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Not So Fast: How NC election rules could still change North Carolina’s election rules for 2026 aren’t fully settled yet. Lawmakers and state officials are still debating changes that could affect how votes are cast and counted, including rules for mail-in ballots and early voting. To read the full breakdown from Carolina Public Press, click here:

https://ncnewsline.com/2026/08/17/stein-vetoes-republican-backed-anti-voter-north-carolina-elections-bill/

My own path has wandered through many seasons of service. Since making North Carolina my home in 2000, I’ve been a social worker, law enforcement officer, EMT, paramedic, mental health counselor, addictions counselor, college instructor, and lifelong student. Each profession taught me the same enduring lesson: every voice matters, every story deserves to be heard, and truth is found by listening before speaking. I’ve been blessed to earn degrees along the way, from Michigan S

When you start to write about yourself you begin to realize you’ve done more than you ever realized. What got me, though, is I’m finally using my college degrees!! I have an undergraduate degree in public relations and a master’s in public administration—perfect degrees for doing a political newsletter and website!! ​ I've been married for 48 years and we have one married daughter and two granddaughters. Family is number one in my life. My wonderful husband and I met while in

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