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I stopped being a journalist, but I didn't stop seeing stories, so here's a running list of ideas. If you're a North Carolina reporter looking for a story, have a look --> docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Travis Fain retweeted
It’s only one of the most important things the NC Utilities Commission does all year — a dense, complicated series of hearings that will guide what power plants Duke Energy builds when.
And one of the 5 people making those decisions literally hasn’t shown up yet.
Energy experts are back in Raleigh this week to debate Duke Energy’s proposed plan to build new power plants and meet the state’s climate target. It’s the second week of testimonies, but one state regulator has so far been absent.
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“If Trump was putting his name behind it, Elrgdawy recalls thinking, ‘it must be a legitimate investment.’”
Painfully foolish
The $TRUMP meme coin generated about $616 million for the Trump family, while buyers lost more than $700 million, according to Reuters' estimates. The coin has tumbled 97% from its January 2025 peak reut.rs/4oisC7e @specialreports
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Jun 12
It does not sound like Duke Energy thinks section 10 of SB 730 is a good idea, because here their VP of planning compares coal plants to an 18 year old pickup truck you can’t trust on a long trip
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BLUMENTHAL: Who won the 2020 election?
JUDGE TRAYNOR: This issue has become a question of political controversy. Justice Jackson--
BLUMENTHAL: It's 'political controversy' only because the president refuses to accept the results. I'm asking you as a matter of fact. Who won?
TRAYNOR: As Justice Jackson stated, it is not appropriate to engage in discussion regarding that
BLUMENTHAL: So you're going to use the same script that other nominees have used before this panel to avoid the question?
TRAYNOR: I think the precedent established by Justice Jackson ...
BLUMENTHAL: As a matter of fact, which presidential candidate got more votes in 2020?
TRAYNOR: As I stated before, this is an issue that Justice Jackson--
BLUMENTHAL: You're adopting a script that has been dictated to you by the White House
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Such a good and important issue for @JeffJacksonNC to be on. Duke Energy is asking for a rate increase AND a profit margin increase at the same time, during during what may be the most profitable period in its history.
I mean what are they the town of Cary?
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Sigh. This rule protects national forests from logging, mining, development and roads. There are 4 national forests in North Carolina.
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A government agency spending $300 million in taxpayer dollars to produce sterilized flies sounds like a dream scenario for a DOGE team looking to cut waste, fraud, and abuse. newsmax.com/platinum/screwwo…
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I'm extremely proud to be working with this group of young people.
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Read it, share it, don't let anyone tell you that you're too anything to make a difference. newsobserver.com/opinion/art…
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