Local News Roundup: CMS Board rejects superintendent’s proposed budget, Gov. Stein acts on Medicaid bill, CMS and others cancel classes Friday as teachers drive to Raleigh to protest

About this episode

The episode discusses the CMS board's rejection of the proposed budget and the impact of teacher protests in Raleigh.

On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup, the CMS board rejects Superintendent Crystal Hill’s proposed budget, leaving her to question how to proceed with little direction. Gaston and Cabarrus County schools join others in canceling classes Friday as teachers protest in Raleigh for higher pay. A bill to protect immigrant students from immigration enforcement is filed in the state House, and Duke Energy proposes a June rate increase.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Collins

Topics covered

• local news
• education
• protests
• budget
• healthcare
• immigration

Keywords

• CMS
• budget
• teacher protests
• Raleigh
• Duke Energy
• Medicaid bill
• immigrant students

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CMS, Gaston County schools, Cabarrus County schools, Duke Energy, state House

Places: Raleigh

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