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Page maintains 23-vote lead over Berger after official results
County boards of elections across NC certified March 3 primary results during Friday’s canvass. Page’s 23-vote lead over Berger in SD-26 remains.
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NC chosen for electric air taxi pilot to aid rural health care
NC has been selected for a first-of-its-kind program that will create a network of electric air taxis that will improve access to healthcare in rural areas across the state.
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States explore benefits for gig economy workers
As freelance work, side hustles, and the gig economy continue to grow, the question of employee benefits has taken center stage. During the John Locke Foundation’s 2026 Carolina Liberty Conference, David Iglesias from the Libertas Institute discussed the importance of making benefits portable for those who are not traditional W-2 employees. According to data from the US Bureau of Labor...
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States’ tariff lawsuit faces April 10 hearing in federal trade court
A multistate lawsuit filed against President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs will head to a federal court hearing on April 10.
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Sinema seeks dismissal of NC alienation of affection suit
Former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit alleging she broke up a North Carolina woman’s marriage.
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Election integrity activist seeks NC courts’ clarity in Dupre case
An election integrity activist is asking North Carolina’s highest court to consider a legal issue tied to disqualified US Senate candidate Margot Dupre.
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Former Robeson deputy, family guilty of stealing $542K in COVID loans
A former Robeson County sheriff’s deputy and his family have pleaded guilty to stealing more than $542,000 in fraudulent COVID loans, according to the US attorney's office.
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Study: Public school students make gains when school choice expands
A new study on Florida's school choice programs suggests that implementing robust school choice is a significantly more cost-effective method for improving public school student outcomes.
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Stein joins governors urging Congress reclaim power over tariffs
On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein joined 18 other Democratic governors in a letter urging Congress to reclaim its authority over tariffs following a 6-3 US Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump cannot use federal emergency powers to impose them.
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Page expands lead over Berger to 23 votes after provisional ballots counted
Sheriff Sam Page widens lead over Senate leader Phil Berger to 23 votes after provisional ballots counted in NC Senate District 26 GOP primary.
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Adam Smith, economic freedom, and 250 years of flourishing
"The Wealth of Nations" being published the same year as the Declaration of Independence was no coincidence. Both works grew from John Locke and the Enlightenment belief that individuals possess natural rights and liberties.
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The power of a vote
Being a swing state, unlike most other states in the union, major races really can come down to a small percentage of voters. This should spotlight the privilege we have of choosing our leaders through the voting process all the more.
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NC auditor plans new audits of lottery, bonds, UNC system
North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek talked about his role, what his office has accomplished in the past year, and what’s in store for the future, including never before performed audits, at the recent John Locke Foundation’s Carolina Liberty Conference.
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States’ tariff lawsuit faces April 10 hearing in federal trade court
A multistate lawsuit filed against President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs will head to a federal court hearing on April 10.
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Sinema seeks dismissal of NC alienation of affection suit
Former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit alleging she broke up a North Carolina woman’s marriage.
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Former Robeson deputy, family guilty of stealing $542K in COVID loans
A former Robeson County sheriff’s deputy and his family have pleaded guilty to stealing more than $542,000 in fraudulent COVID loans, according to the US attorney's office.
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Stein joins governors urging Congress reclaim power over tariffs
On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein joined 18 other Democratic governors in a letter urging Congress to reclaim its authority over tariffs following a 6-3 US Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump cannot use federal emergency powers to impose them.