Dylan Rhoney

Trump executive order halting offshore wind farms could hurt NC’s economy On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to halt further offshore wind projects and review existing ones in development. The move could have a huge impact on North Carolin...

In his first week in office, President Trump signed scores of executive orders, including one to halt future offshore wind projects, and potentially cancel those already approved.
NC has the second highest offshore wind energy potential of any state.

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Western NC small businesses pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene Four months after Hurricane Helene wiped out peak tourism season in western North Carolina, local business owners are still feeling the losses. They believe that direct financial support is needed to ...

Small businesses in western NC are still struggling months after Hurricane Helene devastated the region last September.
The hurricane tore through the area just before the peak of fall tourism season, and many businesses face steep revenue shortfalls.
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Western NC communities ask for more support as the General Assembly returns to Raleigh Just under two months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, legislators and community members are calling on the legislature to provide more financial support to the region.

This week the General Assembly returned to Raleigh where they passed a bill that tied aid for western North Carolina to new rules that stripped the offices of incoming Democratic officials of their powers.
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This week, President Joe Biden met with North Carolina leaders, including Gov. Roy Cooper, at the White House to discuss federal support for the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Biden has requested a total of $100 billion from Congress to support the recovery effort from Helene and Hurricane Milton.

NC to spend billions on private school vouchers over 10 years as Republicans override Cooper’s veto On Wednesday, the Senate followed the House of Representatives in overriding Governor Cooper’s veto of HB 10. A key component of the bill greatly expands the state’s private school voucher system.

The Republican supermajority in the General Assembly has overridden Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10, which includes a vast expansion of the state’s private school voucher program.
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NC to spend billions on private school vouchers over 10 years as Republicans override Cooper’s veto On Wednesday, the Senate followed the House of Representatives in overriding Governor Cooper’s veto of HB 10. A key component of the bill greatly expands the state’s private school voucher system.

My article for @cardinalandpine.bsky.social on the latest expansion of private school vouchers in North Carolina.

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Each year on Veterans Day/Armistice Day, I think about by great grandfather, Edison Chapman, who fought in World War I.

He continuously saw his health deteriorate, and died two decades later, in part because of his experience in The Great War.

Barack Obama rallies for Harris in Charlotte, calls out ‘crazy stuff’ from Mark Robinson and Michele Morrow Obama touted Kamala Harris’ record and plans, while highlighting Donald Trump’s unfitness and lack of character. The former president also called out NC Republicans for their outlandish behavior and r...

My article for Cardinal & Pine on President Obama’s visit to North Carolina in support of the Harris-Walz campaign.

Obama said Trump had no plans to solve the issues the country faces, and called out extremism from Mark Robinson and Michele Morrow.

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Bill Clinton tells Raleigh crowd they could decide the election as he rallies for Kamala Harris The 42nd president of the United States capped off a four-day visit to eastern North Carolina with a stop in downtown Raleigh. Clinton detailed the dangers of Donald Trump potentially returning to the...

My article on former President Bill Clinton’s visit to Raleigh, capping off a four day tour of eastern North Carolina.

Clinton told the crowd they may decide the fate of the election and country.

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"Every night, thousands of North Carolinians go to sleep without a place to call home. For a decade, Velda Harper of Matthews was one of them."

My article on the importance of legal representation, and how cuts to Legal Aid of NC impacts so many people.

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Rural NC communities get grant funding to address healthcare, infrastructure issues “These funds make strategic investments in our rural communities to help them seize opportunities to prosper,” Governor Roy Cooper said in a statement.

My article for Cardinalandpine.com: The NC Rural Infrastructure Authority has approved eight grants to spur economic development throughout the state.

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Great day to be outside reading.

Biden visits Raleigh, announces $82 million for high-speed internet in NC Biden said that by 2030, all homes in the state will have access to high speed internet. “Universal high speed internet in all of North Carolina by the end of this decade.”

I wrote about President Biden’s visit to North Carolina today for Cardinal & Pine, and the investment his administration has made in high speed internet in the state.

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Medicaid expansion is providing a lifeline to rural North Carolina It’s only been a month and a half since Medicaid expansion launched in North Carolina, but it’s already been life changing for many residents.

My latest article for Cardinal & Pine on the impact Medicaid expansion is having on rural North Carolina.

Yesterday, Lt. Governor candidate Rachel Hunt met with voters in Burke County to hear their concerns. Hunt discussed her campaign, and how she would help North Carolinians if elected. I covered the event for Cardinal & Pine.

My article for Cardinal & Pine on the Democratic legislators at risk of losing their seats in the newly gerrymandered legislative maps ⬇️

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