State
Takeaways From The Senate Budget
By: Becki Gray This week the Senate leadership presented the chamber’s state budget proposal. After a day or two of social media reaction and topline numbers, it’s time for a…
Advocates Mark 25th Anniversary Of N.C. Charter Schools Law
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Twenty-five years ago this week the Tar Heel State legalized the creation of public charter schools. School choice advocates came together…
Cooper Welcomes Centene As Company Settles Medicaid Lawsuits
By Donna King Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Charlotte Monday to welcome the Centene Corporation, a provider of managed care services for Medicaid,…
LGC Warns Spring Lake About Possible Takeover
Budget Deficit, Lack of Controls Cited RALEIGH – After raising deep concerns over potential budget deficits, longstanding fiscal disarray and an investigation into missing money, members of the Local Government…
Rep. Rouzer Co-Sponsors Bill To Help Communities Prepare Infrastructure For Extreme Storms
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced the Resilient Highways Act, a bipartisan bill that would help communities strengthen their local infrastructure against the increased…
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.…
