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State audit finds persistent delays in NC’s unemployment benefit system

An audit recently published by the Office of the State Auditor details continued issues the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (DES) has with its ability to provide unemployment benefits in a timely fashion.  A March 2022 report from the state auditor’s office revealed that 24% of initial unemployment benefit payments, totaling $438 million, were delayed...

Voters seek cooperation after dividing government between Democrats, Republicans

North Carolina voters split key offices between Democrats and Republicans. They expect the two parties to work together on important issues.

NC officially calls for Article V convention of states to impose term limits on Congress

The North Carolina House already approved the resolution in 2023, and the Senate passed the bill in a 29-20 vote on Monday, which officialy puts North Carolina as the ninth state in the US to agree to a term limits consitutional amendment specifically.

NC congressional delegation helps veterans’ bill become law

Bipartisan legislation first crafted by Congressman Patrick McHenry, R, NC-10, and Congressman Jim McGovern, D-MA, that supports veterans and first responders with disabilities through specially trained service dogs was signed into law by President Biden on Nov. 25.