State Auditor Dave Boliek is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to reject Gov. Josh Stein’s request to take up a lawsuit over appointments to the state elections board. The state’s highest court has remained silent about the dispute for nearly two weeks.
If we want better outcomes for the next generation, we must stop seeking a single perfect system and instead create space for many good ones to grow.
A bill restricting taxpayer-funded benefits to US citizens and legally authorized non-citizens passed the NC House last week despite no Democratic support.
North Carolina could soon have new state animals and an extended recreational fishing season.
The Cabarrus County School Board recently weighed whether to adopt a policy to authorize an opening prayer prior to the start of meetings, touching off an emotional debate.
In a recent exclusive interview with CJ, State Auditor Dave Boliek shared his thoughts on his appointments to the State Board of Elections..
Duke Energy has filed a second motion to dismiss the lawsuit Carrboro filed against Duke in a dispute involving climate change. The town seeks money damages for the alleged negative impact of Duke Energy's climate policies on town finances.
NCGOP chairman has been applauded by Trump for his work and endorsed for re-election.
The lifetime permit would maintain the same background check and training requirements as the five-year permit. However, the permanent license would not have reciprocity.
In both barbecue sauce and politics, North Carolina’s “split personality” is rooted in centuries-old settlement patterns and evolving demographics. Barbecue here is a source of pride, and, like taste preferences nationally, voters in the Tar Heel State — or, shall we say, the Sauce State — are divided.
In this episode of The Debrief, Carolina Journal breaks down major developments in North Carolina politics, including a court ruling that halts a win for Attorney General Josh Stein in an elections dispute and the latest updates in the Griffin v. Riggs case. We also cover key legislation moving through the General Assembly, including bills...
North Carolina farmers are among the nation’s most-frequent users of H-2A visas, accounting for about 7% of our total agricultural workforce.
In both barbecue sauce and politics, North Carolina’s “split personality” is rooted in centuries-old settlement patterns and evolving demographics. Barbecue here is a source of pride, and, like taste preferences nationally, voters in the Tar Heel State — or, shall we say, the Sauce State — are divided.
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.”
More than $36.7 billion was spent on tourism in NC in 2024, a record, and up from $35.6 billion in 2023, according to a press release issued by Gov. Josh Stein this week, which is also being recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week.
Corporate welfare is the real problem, not tax cuts
Agriculture faces severe labor shortage
Words matter: Treason, gaming, and amnesty
North Carolina farmers are among the nation’s most-frequent users of H-2A visas, accounting for about 7% of our total agricultural workforce.
NCGOP chairman has been applauded by Trump for his work and endorsed for re-election.
A three-judge federal Appeals Court panel questioned Friday why North Carolina state government lawyers challenged a lower court’s injunction in a case dealing with felon voting. The April 2024 injunction blocked state prosecutors from enforcing a law that created a Class I felony for convicted felons who vote in North Carolina elections without having their rights restored.
Following criticism from Tillis, Trump withdrew his nominee for US Attorney.
