Members of the N.C. House Freedom Caucus plan to inspect voting machines in Durham County to check for an internet connection, which could make them vulnerable to fraud. They say it’s part of their effort to build confidence in the state’s elections by proving that North Carolina has no…
The N.C. Department of Revenue faced a legal setback last month in an ongoing fight over renewable energy tax credits. The state’s top administrative law judge rejected the department’s attempt to deny credits to a renewable energy investor. The decision from Chief Administrative Law Judge Donald van der Vaart arrived…
Senate Bill 191, “No Patient Left Alone Act,” is headed to the governor’s desk. The bill passed the state Senate, 49-0, on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The bill ensures patients in health care facilities can have a visitor, which should be commonplace but ended…
There are plenty of places to eat in your town. There is no wait to speak of, either. But the local eateries just aren’t that appetizing. The food really isn’t that good; the service, less than ideal. Hence, when desiring a good meal out, you, and many of your neighbors,…
The N.C. House committee charged with drawing new state election maps will start the formal map-drawing process Wednesday morning. Members can work on maps from 9 a.m. to as late as 5 p.m. each weekday until the process is complete. The entire process will be livestreamed, with video and audio…
The N.C. Constitution’s protection of economic liberty could help a fired Durham police sergeant in his lawsuit against the city. A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has overturned a trial court’s ruling against the fired officer. Michael Mole’ will be able to pursue his claim…
N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell has joined 24 state treasurers in signing a letter opposing a portion of national Democrats’ $3.5-trillion budget reconciliation bill that would expand the power of the Internal Revenue Service. The proposed legislation — backed by the Biden administration — would give the IRS new…
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected an attempt to overturn a certificate-of-need decision in Wake County. Appellate judges declined to overstep their authority to try to close a CON “loophole.” The unanimous decision in Wake Radiology Diagnostic Imaging v. N.C. Department of Health and Human Services means a…
Despite efforts from the left to bring cradle-to-grave big government to America, dozens of talented entrepreneurs, ages 6 to 14, displayed their keen business sense as part of the annual Raleigh Children’s Business Fair in early October. This year’s fair featured 40 youth vendors showcasing and selling…
A new national poll from the pro-school choice organization the American Federation for Children shows most voters dislike politicians who deny school choice to other families while practicing it for their own. The poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found that 62%…
