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Senate Passes Sweeping Tax Cut Package With 8 Democrats On Board
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate passed a Republican-led tax reform package Wednesday evening in a quick, 36-14 vote that drew eight Democrats…
Election Integrity Bills Advance In N.C. Senate
By Jeff Moore Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Three bills comprising the thrust of legislative election integrity efforts advanced through the N.C. Senate Committee on Redistricting and Elections on…
North Carolina Legislative Chambers Agree To Spending Amount
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — With the end of the state’s fiscal year just three weeks away, the N.C. House and Senate have reached a deal for the…
Superior Court Judge Dismisses Latest Legal Challenge Against CON
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — A Durham County Superior Court judge has dismissed a New Bern eye surgeon’s lawsuit challenging the state’s certificate-of-need law. Judge Michael O’Foghludha heard…
State Highway Patrol Swears-In 28th Commander
RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol held a swearing-in ceremony today for Colonel Freddy L. Johnson, Jr., the 28th commander in the agencies 92-year history. The celebration was held at…
House Votes To Cut Off Expanded $300-Week Unemployment Benefits
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The state House has voted to make North Carolina the 26th state to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program,…
N.C. Senate Passes $1,500 Bonus To Get Unemployed Back Into Workforce
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Unemployed people who get a job would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 under legislation spearheaded by Republicans in the N.C.…
NC County Pushes Back Against Corporate ‘Wokeness,’ Bans Coke Machines
By Andrew Dunn Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Surry County commissioners are pushing back against major corporations for what they describe as a “bigoted, left-wing divisive political agenda.” The first step:…
Legislative Overhaul Of High School Sports Organization All But Certain
By Dallas Woodhouse Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — In its latest hearing into the N.C. High School Athletic Association, the private nonprofit that governs and manages most aspects of High School…
Cooper Signs Bill To Shorten Driver Permit Period
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — A bill temporarily shortening the length of time required for a driving learner’s permit was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper this…
Audit Finds Inaccuracies With NCDOT Advance Construction Report
By Johnny Kampis Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The state auditor said in an examination released Wednesday, May 26, that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s sloppy record keeping led…
Republicans Propose $2.1 Billion In Cuts On State Income Taxes
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Personal income tax rates would be slashed and the corporate tax rate entirely eliminated by 2028 under a proposal rolled out…
