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Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion to hear from health care and community leaders about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Hispanic/Latinx communities and thank them for their dedication. The Governor also signed an Executive Order to extend the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. “This pandemic is shining a light on existing inequities in the Hispanic/Latinx community and having this Roundtable allows state government and me to hear first hand about the

Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion to hear from health care and community leaders about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Hispanic/Latinx communities and thank them for their dedication. The Governor also signed an Executive Order to extend the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. “This pandemic is shining a light on existing inequities in the Hispanic/Latinx community and having this Roundtable allows state government and me to hear first hand about the

Governor Cooper Joins Health Care Leaders to Discuss Pandemic’s Impact on the Hispanic/Latinx Community, Signs Executive Order to Extend Hispanic/Latino Advisory Council

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion to hear from health care and community leaders about the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Hispanic/Latinx communities and thank them for their dedication.
(Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

(Photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal.)

Questionable criteria on NC worker ranking begs a deeper dive

News Staff
Monday, October 4, 2021
North Carolina’s economic health seems strong. Taxes are low, cost of living is below average, and a recent CNBC study gave the state a No. 2 ranking as “Best for Business” because of solid growth, quality workforce, business friendliness, and technology.
(From UNC Media Hub.)

(From UNC Media Hub.)

Drive for N.C. sports betting bill stalls in House

News Staff
Friday, October 1, 2021
The N.C. Senate bill that would legalize sports betting on phones and at various venues is stuck in the House, and it may not see action until next year’s session. Senate Bill 688 passed the Senate by a 26-21 vote on Aug. 19.