Opinion
NC deserves its own DOGE to reduce inflated state budgets
NC can take a page from the ambitious cost-cutting playbook of the incoming Trump administration and its unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE."
Opinion
A proposal to partially save Social Security
A few decades ago, there were 16 workers paying taxes into Social Security for every retiree; now it's 2.5 per retiree. The next generation can not bear this burden.
News
Appeals Court allows Jacksonville food truck lawsuit to proceed
A unanimous North Carolina Court of Appeals panel will allow a legal challenge against Jacksonville’s food truck restrictions to move forward. The decision announced Tuesday reverses a trial court ruling favoring the city.
News
Legislative leaders defend abortion drug restrictions at 4th Circuit
Top Republican legislative leaders are defending state restrictions against the abortion drug mifepristone in court filings at the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Governor-elect Josh Stein and a UNC Health physician are fighting the restrictions.
Opinion
NC Senate can get back to business by passing protections from squatters
HB 984 proposes much-needed reforms that would simplify the eviction process, reduce the administrative burden on homeowners, and ensure that NC’s laws align with the realities of today’s housing market.
Opinion
NC has America’s most expensive healthcare. Here’s how we fix that.
High healthcare costs are an added tax that impacts everything from hiring and wages, to retirement savings.Thankfully NC's divided government should be able to find bipartisan ways to lower healthcare costs.
News
Locke, NCICL support lawmakers in Cooper v. Berger appointments fight
The John Locke Foundation and North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law are supporting state legislative leaders in their legal battle with Gov. Roy Cooper over appointments to seven state boards and commissions.
News
ICE cooperation, Opportunity Scholarship funding bill becomes law
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate voted 30-19 to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10 following the House vote to override on Tuesday. This bill will fully fund Opportunity Scholarships, require sheriffs to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and make other budget adjustments.
News
This NC Republican on shortlist to lead Trump’s USDA
President-elect Donald Trump has been making waves announcing cabinet picks for his administration, but Politico reports a potential nominee from North Carolina could “reassure ag interests alarmed by” his more controversial picks. Indeed, insiders told Politico the stock of Ray Starling, currently general counsel at NC Chamber and president of the NC Chamber Legal Institute,...
News
Appeals Court upholds transfer of Bald Head Island ferry, barge to new private owner
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed the state Utilities Commission’s decision to permit the $56 million sale of the Bald Head Island ferry system to a new private owner. The Village of Bald Head Island had opposed the sale.
News
More than 1500 Helene victims still in hotels
Weeks into the aftermath of Helene, more than 1500 victims remain in hotels. According to a report from FEMA Assistant Federal Coordinating Officer Hannah Vick, who presented the information last Thursday, most of these are Buncombe County residents.
Opinion
It’s the economy, stupid
Are you better off today than you were four years ago? Trump’s simple question resonated powerfully. Overwhelmingly, voters were drawn to a candidate who promised economic improvement.
