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Report: NC ties for last in nation on public school open enrollment

North Carolina scored zero of 100 points in Reason Foundation’s 2026 ranking of state open enrollment laws, tying for last for the third straight year. The state has no statewide policy, and a legislative study due in 2027 covers only within-district transfers.

Judge rejects temporary restraining order in NC Atrium suit

A state Business Court judge has denied the State Health Plan’s request for a temporary restraining order in its lawsuit against Atrium.

What socialists almost get right

Despite the appeal of socialist comradery, people should find community in voluntary associations which pursue non-coercive means of social betterment.

Jackson joins Democrat attorneys general opposing Head Start rule changes

Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 23 other Democratic attorneys general in a letter calling proposed federal changes to Head Start unlawful. The letter cites no North Carolina data, and supporters of the rule say it cuts duplicative regulations and returns decisions to states.