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WHQR · 4h

Dying Right NC pushes House bill to study legality of 'medical aid in dying' in other states

For years, Dying Right NC has advocated for changes in state law that would allow terminally ill patients to choose what they call death with dignity. WHQR’s Ben Schachtman spoke with the organization’s general counsel about their efforts.
The New York Times · 9d

A Lengthy Legal Battle in North Carolina Could Show How to Flip an Election

Even as Republicans suffer setbacks in their fight to overturn a loss in a State Supreme Court race, judges have shown a striking willingness to entertain the long-shot challenges.
Icon for www.newsobserver.comRaleigh News & Observer · Mar 17, 2025

Are Trump administration policies impacting your life? This list of NC resources can help

(timeoutyouth.org) Legal Aid of North Carolina: A nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals on a variety of matter relating to security, safety ...
Icon for www.wunc.orgWUNC · 29d

Today's the deadline for FEMA/Western North Carolina Helene disaster aid applications

Legal Aid of North Carolina can help — visit legalaidnc.org. Residents needing additional help can call the N.C. Disaster Case Management Program at 844-746-2326 or visit ncdps.gov/Helene/dcm.
QCity Metro · 7d

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy names new CEO

Larissa Mañón Mervin, a seasoned nonprofit lawyer, is appointed CEO of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, emphasizing access to justice for marginalized communities.
Icon for www.bondbuyer.comThe Bond Buyer · 21d

FEMA rejects disaster aid for Washington and North Carolina

The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied requests for disaster recovery funding from Washington and North Carolina ... $19 billion in disaster recovery aid in a letter to President Trump ...
Icon for www.usatoday.comUSA Today · 20d

Trump denies extra FEMA funding to people who voted for him in North Carolina | Opinion

Last September, Hurricane Helene decimated western North Carolina, nearly destroying entire towns and killing 107 people in the state. In February, the state reported that it would cost $60 ...