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Locke’s Mitch Kokai assesses NC Senate’s approach to NCInnovation funding

Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the North Carolina Senate budget’s approach toward NCInnovation. Kokai offered these comments during the April 18, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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NC House passes bill to adopt ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ as state TV show

“This bill is not just about a television show, it's about a legacy; it's about the values of decency, humility, kindness, and common sense that the Andy Griffith show brought into millions of homes all across America."- Rep. Neal Jackson, R-Moore.

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The Debrief: Budget battles and the bureaucrat takedown

This week on The Debrief, the NC Senate releases its budget plan, passes a full repeal of the state’s Certificate of Need law, and the House advances the REINS Act—putting guardrails on the power of state regulators. Get the highlights, context, and what it all means for North Carolinians.

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Top NC court to decide whether DOT contractor must help pay for deputy’s injuries

The North Carolina Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether a contractor working for the state Department of Transportation must foot part of the bill for a deputy sheriff’s roadside injury.

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The Debrief: Budget battles and the bureaucrat takedown

This week on The Debrief, the NC Senate releases its budget plan, passes a full repeal of the state’s Certificate of Need law, and the House advances the REINS Act—putting guardrails on the power of state regulators. Get the highlights, context, and what it all means for North Carolinians.

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The Debrief: Tariff tensions and a judicial standoff in the state’s high court

This week on The Debrief: Tariff tensions, redistricting shakeup and a judicial standoff hits the high court. North Carolina braces for tariffs, judges strike key claims in NC redistricting lawsuits, and the state Supreme Court pauses the Griffin v. Riggs election. Don’t miss in depth analysis as we break down everything happening in politics and...

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Carolina Journal’s Jeff Moore analyzes DAVE Act proposal for NC government efficiency

Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal deputy editor, discusses the state Senate’s proposed DAVE Act. It would give the state auditor more authority to root out government inefficiency. Moore offered these comments during the April 4, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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January 2025 — Majority of North Carolinians Dissatisfied with Local School Education

RALEIGH — A majority of North Carolinians are dissatisfied with their local schools, according to the latest Carolina Journal Poll. This survey of 606 likely North Carolina voters asked participants how satisfied they are with the quality of K-12 education students receive in their local schools. Only 33.3% said they were satisfied, while 55.2% said they...

November 2024 – General Election Renews Voter Optimism

RALEIGH — Optimism about the direction of the country and North Carolina has surged among voters following the 2024 general election, according to the latest Carolina Journal poll. Nearly half of voters (48%) believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction following the 2024 election, a 21-point increase since this question was last polled, while...

October 2024 – Trump and Harris in Dead Heat in North Carolina Battleground

RALEIGH – The race for president remains at a statistical tie in North Carolina, a key battleground state on the road to the White House. Former President Donald Trump (47.2%) is .6 points ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris (46.6%). The number of undecided voters has declined to 4.1%. Only 2% of voters say they...

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Griffin says elections board plans to defy court in disputed contest

Republican state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin argues in a new court filing that the North Carolina State Board of Elections plans to defy a court order in an ongoing election dispute. Griffin challenges the board’s plan to consider no more than 1,675 targeted ballots from last fall’s statewide election.

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Riggs seeks stay, injunction from federal Appeals Court in election dispute

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs is asking a federal Appeals Court for a stay and injunction in the election dispute involving her seat on the state’s highest court. The trial judge in the case has rejected requests to place his recent rulings on hold.

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