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Twenty-three new laws take effect in NC

A set of 23 new laws went into effect on Oct. 1 in North Carolina. 

Most workers say they’re satisfied

Most North Carolinians aren’t happy with the way things are going in the country. They are dismayed by recent increases in the cost of living. They are discouraged by recent declines in student attendance, classroom discipline, and academic performance in our schools, among other negative social and cultural trends. And they are disappointed by the...

McHenry named interim speaker of US House

Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry, R-NC, is the interim speaker of the United States House of Representatives. It follows the historic GOP vote Tuesday afternoon to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-CA. The members voted to remove McCarthy by a vote of 216-210, with all Democrats present joining eight hard-line conservatives. McHenry has been Speaker Pro Tempore...

Leandro plaintiffs ask state’s highest court to steer clear of latest dispute

Plaintiffs in North Carolina’s long-running Leandro education funding lawsuit have asked the state Supreme Court to reject the latest petition from state legislative leaders. Top lawmakers are asking the court to take another look at Leandro.