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NORTH CAROLINA
XGR–BUDGET-CASINOS
RALEIGH, N.C. — Republicans at the North Carolina legislature acknowledged on Tuesday a road block to passing a long-delayed state budget in the form of proposed expanded gambling — something that House Speaker Tim Moore says not enough of his GOP colleagues are willing to support. His statement raises doubts whether a two-year spending plan will surface and be voted on this week. By Gary Robertson. UPCOMING: 500 words by 4 p.m.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
XGR-SOUTH-CAROLINA-PANDEMIC-PREPAREDNESS
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Members of the South Carolina General Assembly will hear from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control and other medical professionals to determine which aspects of the COVID-19 response should be replicated for future pandemics. By James Pollard.
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VIRGINIA
LIBRARY BOOKS-SHUTDOWN
A Virginia library that traces its roots to the 18th century could soon be shuttered over a dispute about children’s books that expose readers to gay, lesbian and transgender characters. By Matthew Barakat. UPCOMING: 650 words.
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LOCALIZATION
DEMOCRACY DAY-LOCALIZE IT: More than 120 newsrooms across the United States will band together Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, to collectively report on the ways democracy works — and isn’t working — at the federal and local levels in the U.S. We providedetails on the effort, dubbed U.S. Democracy Day, and tell you how to participate. Find the latest Localize It guides.
SPORTS BETTING-LOCALIZE IT: The AP provides a roadmap for localizing our coverage of state spending on problem gambling as the NFL season kicks off Thursday and Kentucky becomes the latest state to legalize sports betting. Find the latest Localize It guides.
DISBANDING POLICE DEPARTMENTS-LOCALIZE IT: The Associated Press has found that at least 12 small towns across the U.S. have disbanded their police departments since 2021. America is in the midst of a severe shortage of police officers due to increasing retirements and resignations, and fewer young people entering police work. While larger departments can get by with fewer officers, many small towns — unable to match the pay and incentives offered by bigger places — can’t find qualified candidates for job openings. As a result, towns are increasingly disbanding their departments and turning over policing to their county sheriff, a neighboring town or state police. We list out the towns by state and offer tips and resources for localizing the story. Find the latest Localize It guides.
SENIORS AT THE TABLE-LOCALIZE IT: Seniors looking for a remedy to the isolation they felt during the height of the pandemic are forming friendships over lunch as they participate in restaurant programs that offer a healthy meal selection in exchange for a small donation. We offer a sampling of programs in about 20 states, resources on how to find other partnerships near you and other tips for localizing the story. Find the latest Localize It guides.
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AUDIO
Residents hole up, schools close as searchers zero in on escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante
American researcher has been rescued from deep Turkish cave more than a week after he fell ill
California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business
Hillary Clinton is stepping over the White House threshold in yet another role
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