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House unanimously approves bill targeting gift card theft

The North Carolina House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday targeting gift card theft, a crime that can result in tens of millions of dollars in losses and leave customers with empty, unusable cards. House Bill 315 adjusts penalties for two criminal acts: unlawful entry into businesses and gift card theft; the main focus...

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Cell phone ban in K-12 classrooms clears NC House

North Carolina lawmakers took a step toward reducing distractions in K-12 classrooms by advancing House Bill 87 on Tuesday. The measure, which passed the chamber 114-3, aims to ban smartphone use during instructional times. Rep. Neal Jackson, R-Moore, a primary sponsor of the bill, stressed the importance of local decision-making in its implementation. “How this works out...

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The Debrief: Breaking down Gov. Stein’s proposed budget

This week on the Debrief, we’re diving into the latest action from the NC General Assembly. From the heated debate over banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs to Governor Stein’s $33.6 billion budget proposal—this week has been packed with big moves. We’re breaking down the freeze on tax cuts, major spending boosts, and what it...

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The Debrief: Reacting to Gov. Stein’s first State of the State Address

This week on The Debrief: Governor Josh Stein’s State of the State address, featuring plans for free community college, a $4 billion school construction bond, and more. Plus, new poll numbers show Stein’s strong start, but most North Carolinians want a state-level watchdog to keep an eye on their tax dollars.

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Locke’s Jon Sanders testifies in favor of occupational licensing reform

Jon Sanders of the John Locke Foundation testifies about the impact of occupational licensing on North Carolina’s economic freedom. Sanders directs Locke’s Center for Food, Power, and Life. He offered these comments during a March 11, 2025, presentation to the state House Regulatory Reform Committee.

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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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