RALEIGH — The proposed legislation would sever Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice from the state Department of Health and Human Services. It would create a Department of Medical Benefits to administer those programs. As the General Assembly’s short session nears its close, it’s unclear whether the full Senate will adopt the plan or if so, whether the House would go along.
RALEIGH — A grass-roots group that backs school choice has asked the state Senate to shift $20 million it targeted for film incentives toward vouchers that would help low-income children attend private schools. Donald Bryson, deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina, said the move could resolve a lingering issue dividing the two chambers of the General Assembly.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation director of communications, discusses the N.C. General Assembly’s vote to replace Common Core public school standards. Kokai offered these comments during the July 17, 2014, edition of Time Warner Cable News’ “Capital Tonight.”
RALEIGH — Greensboro minister Mark Walker stunned Rockingham County District Attorney Phil Berger Jr. in Tuesday’s runoff for the 6th Congressional District Republican nomination. Walker defeated Berger, who led in the first primary, in a heated contest by a margin of 60 percent to 40 percent. Walker will face Democrat Laura Fjeld, a former UNC system official, in the November general election. The winner will take the seat being vacated by longtime GOP Rep. Howard Coble, who did not run for re-election.
Executive director Joe Stewart and research director Matt Bales of the N.C. FreeEnterprise Foundation discuss the competitiveness of North Carolina’s 2014 legislative elections. Stewart and Bales offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 582).
Studying the classics, history, literature, philosophy, and other humanities will make you a better person — a better partner, parent, friend, and citizen — regardless of whether it will ever make you a buck.
While Congress attempts to extract answers from Fauci, NC’s General Assembly should do the same with respect to Cooper, Cohen, and the state officials who implemented the same approach.
When the role of journalist is limited only to those who parrot approved messaging, it is no longer journalism but something else — propaganda.
Commissioners automatically receive the highest-tier "exceptional" bonus every year. Unlike every other employee, they do not receive it based on a performance evaluation, according to the Orange County Public Information Officer.
The year 2024 was marked by significant developments across politics, the economy, education, and energy in North Carolina. As one of the nation’s most dynamic and closely watched states, it played a pivotal role in shaping regional and national conversations.
"Dan has been a tireless fighter for our MAGA Movement in the House of Representatives on the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees," Trump said in a press release issued Tuesday night. "Dan will implement my cost-cutting and deregulatory agenda across all Agencies, and root out the Weaponized Deep State."
The North Carolina Democratic Party filed a lawsuit Friday to ensure challenges of 60,000 ballots in the state's latest election are addressed in federal court. Republicans filed the challenges with the State Board of Elections. The challenges could affect the outcome of the state Supreme Court race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin, along with a handful of state legislative contests.
Republican North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin is turning to North Carolina’s second-highest court for an order that would force state election officials to make a final decision about Griffin’s election protests Tuesday. The State Board of Elections had planned to hear oral arguments about the protests the following day, according to a document Griffin filed Friday with the state Court of Appeals.
A federal judge will allow state and national Republican groups to move forward with their lawsuit challenging 225,000 voter registrations in North Carolina. An order issued Friday denied requests from the State Board of Elections and Democratic National Committee to have the case dismissed.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses key pieces of North Carolina’s new state budget. King offered these comments during the July 10, 2026, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
In this special episode of The Debrief, Jeff Moore sits down with Bob Rosser to discuss Running the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge and the Revolutionary War history behind one of North Carolina’s most important early battles. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this conversation explores the people, places, and legacy of Moores Creek —...
This week on The Debrief, The Center Square’s Alan Wooten joins the show with the latest on North Carolina’s booming sports betting industry as state revenues approach the $300 million mark ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Plus, the Carolina Journal team examines growing controversy surrounding Gov. Josh Stein’s selection to lead North Carolina’s Department...
This week on The Debrief, we break down the latest on Helene recovery efforts and Lake Lure bridge safety, where rebuilding, public access and long-term infrastructure questions remain front and center. We also bring you an update on North Carolina’s budget process, examine the renewed push to abolish the US Department of Education and what...
This week on The Debrief, Mitch Kokai and Donna King discuss the remaining covid lawsuits and other court cases in North Carolina. Plus, North Carolina State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes sat down with Carolina Journal’s Theresa Opeka to talk about his first year in office, including his accomplishments and what’s on the...
If you don’t like key characteristics of your community, including how it is governed, you and your family can move somewhere else.
Brittany Boltinhouse was crowned Miss North Carolina USA in June of 2026, but two days ago she was stripped of her title. The Miss USA organization says Boltinhouse did not uphold their organization’s standards but she believes her Mormon faith and outspoken conservative views may have played a role in the decision.
State lines and county boundaries provide no protection from a federal government that has lost control of who enters and who remains.
"Manufacturing Delusion" is a deeply-researched, intellectually rigorous, yet readable volume that should occupy a prominent spot on the shelf of every American concerned about the future of our republic.
Outrage won’t solve our problems. And it won’t prepare us for tomorrow. What is needed now is a sense of redemption and reasons to feel hopeful.
What YMCA's Youth and Government program is doing is remarkable. This year’s conference garnered interest from NC state legislators, mayors, policy analysts, and state officials.
Times change. When we introduce IOPL to potential fellows, partners, and donors, some hear the word “political” and think “toxic,” or at least “partisan.”
Like a faith gathering, it incorporated music, fellowship, shared meals, and thoughtful discourse — but with democracy as its central theme.
Political and cultural causes are important. They motivate us to make the world around us better and hone our sense of justice. Also, the excitement of fighting the good fight can be, for lack of a better word, fun. But everything has its time and place. And even if we think a particular political issue...
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