Tackling fatherhood crisis, legislators unite to expand All Pro Dads program in NC
“We've had generations of breakdown of the nuclear family, and it's caused us significant problems," said state Rep. David Willis, R-Union.
“We've had generations of breakdown of the nuclear family, and it's caused us significant problems," said state Rep. David Willis, R-Union.
When conservatives advocate lower taxes and less regulation, their critics often retort that we’re just advancing the interest of business. That’s either a misunderstanding or a purposeful mischaracterization. I have nothing against the business sector — some of my best friends are business executives, to paraphrase the old rationalization — but what I and my...
With the General Assembly on Easter recess this week, lawmakers will return next week to resume legislative action.
A recent Catawba College-YouGov survey reveals a significant divide in how North Carolinians perceive the health of American democracy, with partisan swings playing a major role
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.”
“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.
A woman arrested after a 2020 Raleigh protest of then-Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 shutdown order heads back to court next week. She will ask a Wake County judge to allow her to proceed with a lawsuit against state and local officials.
US Rep. Tim Moore, R-NC14, introduced a bipartisan bill to improve transparency at HUD in allocating disaster relief funding.
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.
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.
The stark reality of second chances in NC
A lot to like about Senate budget, but transparency would improve process
Hope, work, and dignity: A reflection for Autism Awareness Month
Property owners in a gated community in Watauga County are dealing with a case of David vs Goliath in what could set a precedent for other property owners in the state.
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.
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.
Bipartisan legislation extending the filing deadline for victims of natural disasters has been introduced.