The North Carolina General Assembly has officially passed its fourth round of disaster relief aid for western North Carolina, bringing total funding to over $1.4 billion across all four relief packages passed since November 2024.
SB 299 and HB 322 are litmus tests. Passing them would signal that the people's representatives value trust over convenience, reversing a legacy of secrecy that’s left us lagging behind other states.
If a regulation created by officials in the executive branch is going to have significant economic impacts upward of $1 million, then the North Carolina General Assembly should have a statutory role in approving the proposed rule, said lawmakers on Tuesday.
North Carolina’s housing shortage is pricing out everyday buyers. Deregulate zoning, lot sizes, and codes to unlock homes for all.
So contact your state legislators this Sunshine Week and ask them to vote for the Government Transparency Act. North Carolinians deserve nothing less.
In recognition of National Agriculture month, experts discuss on key policy areas for 2025.
The legislature should amend our state’s mandate on financial education to include basic information on investing for retirement.
Those advocating for causes, even ones we find despicable, should be protected; while those violating legitimate "time, manner, and place restrictions" or giving support to designated foreign terrorist organizations should see consequences.
The REINS Act creates a formal process for individuals to challenge proposed rules. It also requires legislative approval for any permanent regulation that's expected to have an economic impact of $1 million or more within a 12-month period.
The poll also measured approval ratings for key figures in state and national politics. President Donald Trump secured a net positive favorable rating, with 49.5% approving and 48.7% disapproving. Vice President JD Vance was underwater with a 45.5% approval to 50.4% disapproval rate. NC Governor Josh Stein performed much better, with a 55.6% approval rating and 20.4% disapproving.
A fiery debate over ESG regulations took place in the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday.
