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Recent News About Common Cause North Carolina
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Common Cause NC pledges $20,000 grant to boost voter engagement at two colleges
As this year’s general election approaches, the nonpartisan organization Common Cause North Carolina is pledging grants totaling $20,000 to Catawba College and Livingstone College. The funds are intended to support initiatives at the two Salisbury-based schools aimed at increasing voter turnout among students and the surrounding community this fall.
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Common Cause NC: Empowering HBCU students for 18 years
For nearly two decades, Common Cause North Carolina has been dedicated to empowering students at the state's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its HBCU Student Action Alliance. This commitment continues today with the work of Common Cause Democracy Fellows, who are actively bolstering civic engagement across all 10 HBCU campuses in North Carolina. They ensure that students' voices are heard both at the ballot box and within government corridors.
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Five Things to Know About North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session
North Carolina lawmakers have returned to Raleigh, and this year’s legislative session is now underway. The session, expected to be shorter than last year's, will see various important discussions and decisions taking place.Unlike the previous long session, this year's session is anticipated to be shorter, with no set end date in sight. Lawmakers are aiming to complete their work this summer to focus on the upcoming fall elections, where all 170 seats in the legislature are up for grabs.One significant focus of this year's session will be adjusting the state budget and...