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State officials emphasize housing for formerly incarcerated people
The annual conference underscored the broader message that housing support is essential during the transition from incarceration back into society.
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NC Treasurer expands AI use after strong pilot results
NC Treasurer Brad Briner announced that his department has integrated AI into its daily workflow following a successful 12-week pilot program with OpenAI last year.
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Senate showdown: Campaign consultants offer inside take on 2026 race
UNC Chapel Hill hosted an NC Senate Race Preview event with two leading NC political strategists, Democratic campaign consultant Morgan Jackson and Republican campaign consultant Jonathan Felts.
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Helene survivors receive new homes as rebuild expands
Boone-based Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse, announced on Friday that it is expanding its rebuild program, adding 19 new locations across four states, including North Carolina, to those affected by Hurricane Helene's devastation.
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Ferguson selected to fill vacant NC House seat
Anna Ferguson, an Eastern Band of Cherokee member, was selected by GOP leaders to fill a vacant western North Carolina House seat after Rep. Mike Clampitt’s death.
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US Court of International Trade hears arguments on Trump’s tariffs
The lawsuit challenges Trump’s 10% import tariff on most goods. The crux of the disagreement centers on interpretation of Section 122 of the 1974 Federal Trade Act.
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Stein data center tax plan draws attention from lawmakers
Lawmakers raise bipartisan concerns over Stein’s data center tax proposal, citing unclear data, economic risks, and questions about process and timing.
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Locke’s Donald Bryson analyzes NC teacher pay proposals
John Locke Foundation CEO Donald Bryson discusses current ideas for raising teacher pay in North Carolina. Bryson offered these comments during the April 10, 2026, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
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Guilford official: Berger election protest claim ‘highly unlikely’
Guilford County’s elections director says it is “highly unlikely” that voters eligible to cast ballots in last month’s Senate District 26 Republican primary didn’t get the proper ballot.
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Prospects emerge for future NC Senate leader
Several GOP senators signal interest as contenders for Senate president pro tempore as questions remain about timing and leadership direction.
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UNC study: Uneven enforcement on school smartphone ban
NC middle schoolers are still widely using smartphones in class despite a state law requiring bans, with enforcement uneven and more than a third of students using workarounds to bypass school filters.
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What state governments can learn from Vegas casinos
While keeping tax rates low on high-income earners may seem like sacrificing tax revenue in the short term, it makes sense over the long term.
Opinion
Why NC’s Blue Ribbon Commission must succeed
We’ve done the easy part: setting the wheels in motion; the true test is what it can deliver and how quickly we get to work on executing reforms.
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John Hood
State isn’t prepared for bad times
Robert Bortins
Iryna Zarutska’s alleged killer not ready for trial?
David Larson
Hospitals should battle in the marketplace, not the courtroom
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US Court of International Trade hears arguments on Trump’s tariffs
The lawsuit challenges Trump’s 10% import tariff on most goods. The crux of the disagreement centers on interpretation of Section 122 of the 1974 Federal Trade Act.
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Robeson woman gets 10 months in prison in $542K COVID loan fraud
A Robeson County woman will spend 10 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for her role in a scheme federal authorities described as a $542,000 COVID loan fraud.
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Most NC residents say defying Supreme Court would affect midterm vote
NC residents broadly oppose a president defying the Supreme Court, with majorities across party lines — including most Republicans — saying such action would violate the Constitution and affect their midterm vote.
Opinion
Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered
It is to be remembered that the general government is not to be charged with the whole power of making and administering laws. Its jurisdiction is limited to certain enumerated objects