Wednesday, August 14, 2024


Democrat Legislators Push Constitutional Amendment For Access To Public Records

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By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal Democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly introduced a bill Wednesday to amend the North Carolina Constitution to establish the right...

UNC System Asks Top NC Court To Hear Two COVID Refund Cases Together

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By Carolina Journal Staff The University of North Carolina System is asking the state Supreme Court to hear two cases dealing with COVID-related refunds...

Mask Bill Passes General Assembly With Campaign Finance Change

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By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal After House Democrats stalled a vote for nearly an hour in opposition to legislation cracking down on masking in...

Causey Defends State Agreement On Insurance Rate Increase For Dwellings

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By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said Tuesday that he wants to “clear up any confusion” regarding a recent...

Cooper Vetoes Bill Making Juvenile Justice Changes

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By Carolina Journal Staff Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Friday that would make changes to North Carolina's juvenile justice laws. Critics argued that the...

House Reveals Budget Proposal With Large Focus On Education Appropriations

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By Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal The first budget draft of the short session was released on Monday night with a primary focus on funding...

Senate Committee Passed NDAA That Halts F-15E Retirements At Seymour Johnson

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By Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal The NDAA also includes $307 million in military construction, planning, and design funding for North Carolina’s military installations. Inside the US...

Tillis Introduces The ‘No More Political Prosecutions Act’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis has introduced the No More Political Prosecutions Act, legislation that would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents (current and...

Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Music Office

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RALEIGH - A new office to promote and celebrate North Carolina music, musicians and the music industry is being established within the N.C. Department...

Constitution Party Challenges NCSBE Over Ballot Access Dispute

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By Katherine Zehnder Carolina Journal This week, the Constitution Party of North Carolina and its gubernatorial and presidential candidates spoke to media outside...