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Harris tax on unrealized gains full of unintended consequences for NC, say experts

The Harris unrealized capital gains tax will impact the already hurting housing market.

Counting the votes: Universal school choice in NC comes down to this week

The North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to gavel in this week to vote on clearing the 55,000 family waitlist for Opportunity Scholarships. The OSP program provides state money to families for a private school. Language in the state legislature's budget last year opened the program to all North Carolina families on a sliding scale with the lowest incomes served first.

NC campuses rank high on speech

According to the latest FIRE study, North Carolina State University ranks seventh in the nation for its protection of student free speech and open inquiry.

Carolina Journal’s Donna King discusses 2024 NC campaign issues

Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses issues important to North Carolina voters in 2024. King offered these comments during the Sept. 6, 2024, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”