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Charlotte, N.C.- Former Congressman Mel Watt is now heading the Federal Housing Finance Agency, but his promotion leaves voters in the 12th Congressional District with no one to speak on their behalf. Mary Curtis joined Rising today to talk about the politics of choosing Watt’s successor.
Charlotte, N.C. – It’s a new year in the Queen City, but Charlotte residents face many of the same issues. From control over the airport, to the Voter I.D. Law, local lawmakers will have many tough decisions to make this year. Mary C. Curtis joined Rising to break down all the hot button topics.
Charlotte, N.C.- A group of North Carolina activists are demanding Mecklenburg Senator Bob Rucho apologize for his controversial tweet. Also in Mecklenburg Co., a new county manager takes the reigns. Washington Post Columnist Mary C. Curtis joined Rising to discuss all these changes.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pat Cotham is out as board chair and Trevor Fuller is in. Members of Cotham’s party voted to make the replacement a done deal. Now, critics say the move was racially motivated in a game of dirty politics. Rising’s Terrance Bates sits down with Washington Post columnist, Mary C. Curtis to talk about the shakeup and what’s next for the board.
CHARLOTTE, NC: Mayor-Elect Patrick Cannon takes over city leadership next Monday. What issues are awaiting him in office? Mary C. Curtis gives a preview.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — N.C .Sen. Kay Hagan is one of a dozen senators being targeted by Republicans in this upcoming election.
Each voted for the new health care law. Mary C. Curtis is taking a look at the challenges ahead for Hagan, how much of an Achilles heal the Affordable Care Act might be and if the GOP has to offer not just opposition but an alternative.
With the case of the shooting of Jonathan Ferrell continuing in Charlotte, with no resolution as yet, the city is looking for solutions in many places – in new rules for a revamped Citizens Review Board and an art exhibit that questions how we judge our neighbors.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Washington Post columnist Mary C. Curtis is examining the election results. She was there when Mayor Patrick Cannon declared victory.
Democrats now hold a 9-2 majority in the City Council. Is Charlotte becoming a Democratic city?
And did dissatisfaction with GOP Governor Pat McCrory hurt Edwin Peacock’s campaign?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The polls are open and 23,000 people voted early for the Charlotte mayoral race.
Terrance is breaking down what’s at stake on Election Day,
Mary C. Curtis is putting it all in context – including how one candidate mixed things up by crashing his opponent’s press conference!
