Gary D. Robertson

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RFK Jr. notches wins in North Carolina and Michigan in his effort to get off ballots

September 6, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

By GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court on Friday ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name must be taken off state ballots for president,...

North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he has said previously, but they were inclined to be forgiving.

Election |
GOP nominee for N.C. governor has a history of inflammatory words. It could cost Trump.

August 31, 2024 at 10:01 a.m.

North Carolina conservatives who gathered recently over coffee and pancakes at the Olympic Family Restaurant to support Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson knew about some of the controversial things he...

A North Carolina racetrack shuttered briefly for defying state gathering limits during the pandemic can sue the top health regulator, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

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North Carolina court says speedway can sue top health official over COVID-19 closure

August 25, 2024 at 9:58 a.m.

A North Carolina racetrack shuttered briefly for defying state gathering limits during the pandemic can sue the top health regulator, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

The North Carolina elections board declared that showing the Mobile UNC One Card was a way registered voters could meet the state's relatively new photo voter ID mandate.

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North Carolina elections board OKs university ID on phones for voter access this fall

August 21, 2024 at 7:39 a.m.

The North Carolina elections board declared that showing the Mobile UNC One Card was a way registered voters could meet the state's relatively new photo voter ID mandate.

All qualifying North Carolina hospitals have agreed to participate in an initiative that will give them higher Medicaid payments if medical debt of low- and middle-income patients they hold is relieved and they carry out ways for future patients to avoid liabilities, Gov. Roy Cooper announced.

Health |
All qualifying North Carolina hospitals are joining debt-reduction effort, governor says

August 13, 2024 at 3:32 p.m.

All qualifying North Carolina hospitals have agreed to participate in an initiative that will give them higher Medicaid payments if medical debt of low- and middle-income patients they hold is...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on North Carolina's presidential ballots after a state judge on Monday refused to block printing his name and those of other candidates of the “We the People” party that was recently certified by the State Board of Elections.

Politics |
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on the North Carolina presidential ballot, judge says

August 13, 2024 at 7:44 a.m.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can remain on North Carolina's presidential ballots after a state judge on Monday refused to block printing his name and those of other candidates of the “We...

Cooper and health department leaders have described the plan as a first-of-its-kind proposal in the country to give hospitals a new financial carrot to cancel debt they hold on low- and middle-income patients and to help residents avoid it.

Health |
US regulators OK proposal in North Carolina to offer hospitals incentives to eliminate medical debt

July 29, 2024 at 2:27 p.m.

Cooper and health department leaders have described the plan as a first-of-its-kind proposal in the country to give hospitals a new financial carrot to cancel debt they hold on low-...

The review’s findings cited new and repeat problems, including lax paperwork and the failure to file valid claims on behalf of child care operators or to report expenses accurately.

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North Carolina regulators say nonprofit run by lieutenant governor’s wife owes the state $132K

July 28, 2024 at 8:41 a.m.

The review’s findings cited new and repeat problems, including lax paperwork and the failure to file valid claims on behalf of child care operators or to report expenses accurately.

North Carolina’s election board voted Tuesday to certify a political party that wants to put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state’s presidential ballot this fall.

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N.C. approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot, rejects effort for Cornel West

July 16, 2024 at 11:51 p.m.

North Carolina’s election board voted Tuesday to certify a political party that wants to put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state’s presidential ballot this fall.

The Constitution Party of North Carolina will join several other parties already officially recognized by the state.

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Another political party in North Carolina OK’d for fall; 2 others remain in limbo

July 10, 2024 at 11:20 a.m.

The Constitution Party of North Carolina will join several other parties already officially recognized by the state.

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