Opinion Get ready for a budgetary storm For universities, states, localities, medical providers, and other institutions receiving lots of federal money, it’s time to batten down the hatches. John Hood
News Top Senate leader departing NCGA this week Senate Majority Leader Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, is leaving his top role in the North Carolina Senate this week to pursue an opportunity outside of state government. Brianna Kraemer
News NCGA bill bans Delta-8 and Delta-9 products on public school grounds On Tuesday, the House Standing Committee on Health approved a bipartisan bill aimed at restricting certain substances on school grounds. The bill proposes a complete ban on tobacco products, hemp-derived products, and their synthetic counterparts—such as Delta-8, Delta-9, CBD, and vapor products—on public school property. Kerri Carswell
News Bathroom bill 2.0? Dems sound alarm on new GOP gender legislation A rehash of the 2016 bathroom bill could be up for debate in the North Carolina General Assembly, Democrat lawmakers warned during a press conference in Tuesaday. Brianna Kraemer