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Trade deficits do not mean bad economic news

The United States has seen trade deficits for most of its history. Successful economies include factors that promote deficits.

Boliek urges NC Supreme Court to reject Stein appeal in elections board case

State Auditor Dave Boliek is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to reject Gov. Josh Stein’s request to take up a lawsuit over appointments to the state elections board. The state’s highest court has remained silent about the dispute for nearly two weeks.

No Dems back House bill restricting government benefits to legal residents

A bill restricting taxpayer-funded benefits to US citizens and legally authorized non-citizens passed the NC House last week despite no Democratic support.

House bills name new state raptor and saltwater reptile, expand fishing season

North Carolina could soon have new state animals and an extended recreational fishing season.