Jessica Jones
jjones@wunc.org
Jessica Jones joined the WUNC news staff in 1999. She became the Capitol Bureau Chief in 2011. Jessica is a graduate of Yale University and was a Fulbright Scholar to Syria. She worked on NPR's "Talk of the Nation" and "Weekend Edition Saturday" before coming to WUNC. Jessica has won awards from The Society of Professional Journalists, The North Carolina Associated Press, and Public Radio News Directors Incorporated. She has covered the plight of Mayan and Liberian refugees in the American South, Islamic fundamentalism in Egypt, and has reported on the "No Child Left Behind Act." She is a frequent contributor to National Public Radio's newsmagazines.
Reports and features by Jessica Jones
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Senate Leader Explains Education Plan
Wednesday, May 23 2012 Jessica JonesRepublican Senate leader Phil Berger introduced an education reform package to lawmakers today.
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WakeMed And UNC Hospitals Call A Truce
Tuesday, May 22 2012 Jessica JonesWakeMed has withdrawn its takeover attempt of Rex hospital.
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Governor Creates Fracking Task Force
Tuesday, May 22 2012 Jessica JonesThe governor has created a task force to develop regulations for fracking.
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Lawmakers Advance Two Annexation Bills
Thursday, May 17 2012 Jessica JonesJessica Jones reports lawmakers have tentatively passed two annexation bills.
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Budget To Dominate Busy Short Session
Thursday, May 17 2012 Jessica JonesJessica Jones' report on the first day of the legislative short session.
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Lawmakers Start Short Session
Wednesday, May 16 2012 Jessica JonesLawmakers have begun their short session in Raleigh. Jessica Jones reports.
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Lawmakers Return To Raleigh
Tuesday, May 15 2012 Jessica JonesLawmakers will return to Raleigh for their short session.


