State
Not Enough ‘Extra Credit’ Grants Got To Low-Income Families, Audit Says
By Andrew DunnCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s Department of Revenue did not do enough to get “Extra Credit” grants to low-income families eligible for them, a…
Soon-To-Be-Open 13th Congressional District Already Drawing Interest
By Dallas WoodhouseCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Just one day after Congressman Ted Budd announced he would in fact run for the U.S. Senate, the soon-to-be-open 13th Congressional District…
N.C. House Won’t Move The “Save Women’s Sport Act”
By John TrumpCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The N.C. House is not planning to move the Save Women’s Sports Act (H358) this session, according to North Carolina House Speaker…
Governor Issues Executive Order To Relax State’s Outdoor Mask Mandate, Ease Mass Gathering Limits
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress.…
Senate Votes To Place Time Limit On Governor’s Emergency Powers
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina’s governor would face a new 10-day limit on unchecked use of emergency powers, under a bill approved Tuesday on a party-line…
Collusive Settlements Bill Moves Through N.C. Senate
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate passed a bill along party lines on Tuesday, April 27, that would require the state attorney general’s office to get…
Former Chief Justice Beasley Declares For Senate While Another Big Name Circulates
By Dallas Woodhouse Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has formally announced she’s running for U.S. Senate on the Democratic side in hopes of…
Resist The Temptation To Coerce
By John Hood RALEIGH — The problem with freedom is that other people may do things that trouble, annoy, or even anger you. In a free society, you have no…
Fast-Growing North Carolina Will Add Another Congressional Seat
By Dallas WoodhouseCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina has grown large enough over the last decade to earn a 14th congressional seat, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday…
Lawmakers Introduce Retail And Online Sports Betting Bill
By Johnny KampisCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — A recently introduced Senate bill would authorize and regulate sports betting in North Carolina beyond the tribal casinos with the revenue primarily…
N.C. House Backs Bill To End Twice-A-Year Time Changes
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The N.C. House has approved a measure that could pave the way for ending the state’s twice-a-year ritual of setting clocks forward and…
Op-Ed: Commissioner Causey – Avoid Distracted Driving; Keep Your Focus On The Road
By Mike Causey As April winds down, so does Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is my hope that the emphasis we’ve placed on getting drivers to avoid distractions and keep…
