Downgraded from serious to critical

Dominique Moody’s death demands answers and action from NC

A child does not remain in that kind of danger for that long unless institutions miss the need for deeper scrutiny.

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.

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.

State isn’t prepared for bad times

NC has about 53 days worth of state spending in the bank — well below the national median of 92 days.