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North Carolina Declared Free of Bird Flu
North Carolina has been declared free of bird flu.
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Activists call for constitutional carry, election integrity, and poverty relief at state legislature
The legislative hallways were bustling with politicos on Wednesday as North Carolina’s General Assembly convened for its short session. While members and staffers greeted one another with excitement for the first day back, they were also greeted by several advocacy groups voicing their concerns to legislators. The gun rights group Grass Roots North Carolina was...
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DEQ’s new fearmongering ‘environmental literacy’ plan warns students of ‘existential’ threats
DEQ notes that the plan aligns with global sustainability goals, citing the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Next eCourts expansion will increase coverage to nearly half of NC population
When North Carolina’s court system expands eCourts access to 10 more counties Monday, the program will have reached nearly half of the state’s population. That’s according to a news release Thursday from the state Administrative Office of the
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In-person early voting for the May 14 runoff election gets underway
In-person early voting for the May 14 second primary/runoff election began Thursday at 8 am. It will end on Saturday, May 11 at 3 pm.
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Cooper lays out his final budget proposal as governor
Before the short session began in the General Assembly Wednesday, Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper laid out his recommended budget proposal for the last time as governor.
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NC House convenes for opening day of short session
House convened for short session, will vote next week on budget corrections.
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The budding NC market for safe, consistent hemp products
There is a new and thriving market for hemp products in North Carolina and across the country; you’ve probably noticed the convenient store shelves full of CBD gummies, smokable hemp flower, vape pens, and more. But who’s making them, and by what standards, is often an open question in this new free-for-all economy. The nascent...
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Foxx lashes out against Title IX rewrite
Virginia Fox and others responded negatively to Title IX rewrite.
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The Debrief: The latest on a NC student’s suspension, plus citizen-only voting, Vinfast in reverse
CJ story on suspended high school student goes viral nationwide, Citizen-only voting might be on your ballot, VinFast is going in reverse, and UNC maybe getting rid of DEI, all on this week’s Debrief!
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Carolina Journal’s Brianna Kraemer discusses NC student suspended for saying ‘illegal alien’
Brianna Kraemer, Carolina Journal public policy reporter, discusses the suspension of a 16-year-old Davidson County high school student for using the words “illegal alien” in class. Kraemer offered these comments during an April 19, 2024, interview on One America News Network.
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Time for the UNC System to end DEI
The words “diversity, equity, and inclusion” have positive meanings that solicit broad, generic support for their core definitions. When I first heard them used together, 10 or so years ago, like everyone else, I thought they were a modern-day iteration of Dr. King’s message of bringing all people together and leveling the playing field for...
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Jeff Moore
Give it back
Dallas Woodhouse
Which candidate for NC governor will connect with voters?
John Hood
Politics should be less important
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Federal judge strikes down NC crime for felon voting
A federal judge has struck down North Carolina’s law criminalizing felon voting. The law “was enacted with discriminatory intent, has not been cleansed of its discriminatory taint, and continues to disproportionately impact Black voters,” according to a court order US District Judge Loretta Biggs issued Monday.
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Jon Hardister to resign effective April 8
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, announced Thursday that he will resign his position in the North Carolina House, telling Carolina Journal that he would not rule out a return to public service at some point in the future, but for now he will be working in the private sector.
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Simmons elected to chair the NC Republican Party
As expected, the North Carolina Republican Party’s executive committee selected current Executive Director Jason Simmons as the new chair in Selma on Tuesday.
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NCSBE certifies 2024 Primary and gets ready for May 14 runoff
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) certified the March 5 primary during a board meeting Tuesday.