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Opinion Disguised As News Should Prompt The Question ‘Says Who?’
By Mitch Kokai A recent scan of North Carolina news headlines prompted a couple of major “says who?” moments for this observer. “Says who?” represents my typical reaction to statements of unattributed…
State Education Board Rushes Through Policy To Circumvent Lawmakers
By David N Bass Carolina Journal In an end run around a new law that seeks to streamline the process for approving new charter schools, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina Board…
Casino Policy In Budget Talks Sets Legislature On Edge
By Carolina Journal Staff “A lot of these bills function as what I call a Freddy Krueger bill,” said Rep. Keith Kidwell, R-Beaufort. “Right about the time you think they…
ABC Stores Could Open On Sundays In Bill Passed By House Committee
By Carolina Journal Staff A bill passed by the House Alcohol Beverage Control Committee would allow ABC boards to permit ABC stores to be open on Sundays in North Carolina.…
Governor Calls On Walt Disney Company And Charter Spectrum Communications To Reach Broadcast Agreement
RALEIGH: On Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the Walt Disney Company and Charter Spectrum Communications urging them to end their dispute and come to a broadcast agreement…
NC Symphony, NCDNCR Being Sued Over COVID Vaccine Mandate
By Theresa Opeka Three former members of the North Carolina Symphony are suing their past employer to reinstate their jobs after being fired for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate…
State Supreme Court Dumps Wake’s Appeal In Scrap Metal Dispute
By Carolina Journal Staff The state’s highest court will not dive into a legal dispute about Wake County’s scrap metal contract. A unanimous December 2022 decision from the state Court…
NC Rate Bureau Seeking 50 Percent Increase In Dwelling Insurance Premiums
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set April 8, 2024 as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 50.6% dwelling insurance rate increase. “We…
Dismissal Of ‘Fair Report Privilege’ Case Exposes State Supreme Court Divisions
By Carolina Journal Staff State Supreme Court justices split on a decision to vacate a Court of Appeals ruling addressing a media outlet’s “fair report privilege.” The decision prompted commentary…
State High Court Will Consider Eye Surgeon’s CON Challenge
By Carolina Journal Staff The state Supreme Court has agreed to hear a New Bern eye surgeon’s legal challenge against North Carolina’s certificate-of-need law. Dr. Jay Singleton had appealed to…
Duke Energy To Pilot EV Charging Subscription Service In North Carolina
Company working closely with General Motors, Ford Motor Company, BMW of North America to roll out flat fee residential charging subscription pilot Enrollment window opens Sept. 1 Pilot program launches…
Earls Files Federal First Amendment Lawsuit Against State Judicial Standards Commission
By Carolina Journal Staff State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls has filed a federal lawsuit against the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission. Earls says the commission is trying to chill…
