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News from May 2023

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Tillis Slams Biden for Ending Title 42, Discusses Bipartisan Bill to Extend Expulsion Authority

By Old North News Report | May 19, 2023

On May 10 2023, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared on Fox News to discuss the Biden Administration ending Title 42 as well as the bipartisan bill Senator Tillis co-introduced with U.S Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) giving the Biden Administration a two-year temporary expulsion authority for migrants attempting to illegally enter the U.S. without inspection or proper documents

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Budd, Romney, Colleagues Demand Border Wall Transparency Ahead of Title 42 Expiration

By Old North News Report | May 19, 2023

On May 10, 2023, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers on the Biden administration’s failure to secure the border despite receiving congressionally-appropriated funds to continue construction of the border wall

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Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on Harper v. Hall

By Old North News Report | May 19, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement on the North Carolina Supreme Court’s opinion in its rehearing of Harper v. Hall on April 28, 2023

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Tillis, Cornyn, Moran, and Lankford Statement on Passage of the Secure the Border Act in the House

By Old North News Report | May 19, 2023

On May 11 2023, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) John Cornyn (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and James Lankford (R-OK), who traveled to El Paso, Texas together earlier this year to see the border crisis firsthand, released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the Secure the Border Act

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North Carolina: 23 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Old North News | May 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 29.

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Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Nominations

By Old North News Report | May 18, 2023

Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations to boards and commissions on May 4, 2023

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Governor Cooper Announces 205 New Jobs as EV Charging Company Expands in Mecklenburg County

By Old North News Report | May 18, 2023

Atom Power, the pioneer in networked energy, will expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Mecklenburg County, creating 205 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced on May 9, 2023. The company will invest nearly $4.2 million in Huntersville

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Governor Cooper Holds Women’s Health Roundtable in Mecklenburg County, Highlights Dangers of Extreme Abortion Ban Senate Bill 20

By Old North News Report | May 18, 2023

On May 9, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women’s reproductive health and the devastating impacts that SB20, the abortion ban recently passed by the legislature, would have on women’s reproductive freedom in North Carolina

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Carolina during week ending April 29?

By Old North News | May 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 466 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 29.

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NC House Speaker Moore: “Senate Bill 20 will save lives and provide needed support for women and families”

By Old North News Report | May 17, 2023

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said he was “proud” of the state legislature for overriding Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D-N.C.) veto of S.B. 20, “The Care for Women, Children, and Families Act.”

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Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Prepare for Hurricane Season

By Old North News Report | May 17, 2023

On May 2, 2023, as part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to learn about and prepare for the dangers of severe tropical weather in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season

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442 people in 75-84 age group in North Carolina are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Old North News | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 442 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in North Carolina during week ending April 29

By Old North News | May 16, 2023

North Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Highlight North Carolina’s Commitment to Building an Age-Friendly State

By Old North News Report | May 16, 2023

On May 2, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 280 directing action to continue the state’s commitment to building an age-friendly state

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North Carolina implements 2 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Old North News | May 15, 2023

North Carolina implemented at least two new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

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CDC estimates 356 people in 65-74 age group in North Carolina died during week ending April 29

By Old North News | May 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 356 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Governor Cooper Announces $1.6 million in Workforce Development Grants to nonprofits

By Old North News Report | May 15, 2023

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded four special workforce training grants totaling more than $1.6 million to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, Governor Roy Cooper announced on May 2, 2023

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Governor Cooper Proclaims Small Business Week in North Carolina

By Old North News Report | May 15, 2023

On May 1, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April 30 – May 6, 2023 as Small Business Week to celebrate the impact of entrepreneurs and small businesses on North Carolina’s economy

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Who made political contributions in North Carolina during week ending May 13?

By Old North News | May 14, 2023

Political contributions made during the week ending May 13 found here.

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North Carolina deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 29

By Old North News | May 14, 2023

North Carolina's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.