North Carolina’s legislative leaders are asking the state’s second-highest court to block a ruling that prevents a planned shift of power over State Board of Elections appointments. Republican lawmakers want State Auditor Dave Boliek to take over elections appointments and oversight.
Children, whose brains are still developing, are especially vulnerable to these platforms’ manipulative design features.
The next major development in North Carolina’s unresolved 2024 state Supreme Court election is likely to depend on a ruling from a federal trial judge. There’s no deadline for his decision, though he has pledged to act “as soon as practicable.”
The North Carolina State Emergency Response Commission met Friday morning to discuss the progress made with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts nearly seven months after the hurricane hit western North Carolina. Officials gave an outline of what has taken place so far, including: Over 6,000 people and 268 pets were rescued. Over 6.7 million cubic yards...
The college emphasizes affordability, with a tuition of $4,000 per 15-week term, and a commitment to graduating students debt-free.
In a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday, Gov, Josh Stein is urging FEMA to extend federal cost sharing for a minimum of three months.
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs is asking the state Appeals Court to reject a request from her opponent in the 2024 election for Riggs’ seat on the state’s highest court. The opponent, Jefferson Griffin, asked the Appeals Court last week to issue an order clarifying its plan for resolving the disputed election.
“Tariffs are a complicated process, and it is difficult to predict an outcome, so North Carolina’s ag industry is watching closely as discussions on trade take place.” — Steve Troxler, NC Ag commissioner
Parents of two students kicked out of Charlotte Latin School in 2021 are asking North Carolina’s highest court to permit a lawsuit against the school to move forward. Doug and Nicole Turpin argue that the school breached its contract with the family when it expelled the two Turpin children.
"These commonsense bills give business owners the tools they need, including greater access to capital and critical disaster aid, which will help them recover and grow."- US Sen. Thom Tillis
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.”
House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, and Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, denounced the 2-1 court ruling that blocks the General Assembly's law from taking effect. Both leaders said they are taking immediate action to challenge the decision.
A new report from the John Locke Foundation outlines obstacles and policy solutions to using natural gas to create a path to a zero-emissions future.
Where in state government would an independent election auditing unit be housed? The natural place is the Office of the State Auditor.
A federal Appeals Court panel split 2-1 Tuesday in granting a stay and injunction requested by Democratic state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs in the election dispute involving her high court seat. The Appeals Court blocked a process North Carolina's highest court endorsed for resolving last fall's election result.
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In a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday, Gov, Josh Stein is urging FEMA to extend federal cost sharing for a minimum of three months.
While efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse continue at the federal level, I would be sorely remiss if I did not recognize the NC General Assembly for its work in emulating DOGE’s mission and work.
“Tariffs are a complicated process, and it is difficult to predict an outcome, so North Carolina’s ag industry is watching closely as discussions on trade take place.” — Steve Troxler, NC Ag commissioner
"These commonsense bills give business owners the tools they need, including greater access to capital and critical disaster aid, which will help them recover and grow."- US Sen. Thom Tillis
