El lunes, el presidente Donald Trump firmó y emitió una orden ejecutiva titulada “Protección del significado y el valor de la ciudadanía estadounidense”, con el objetivo de aclarar la cláusula de ciudadanía de la 14th Enmienda. Según la orden emitida por la Casa Blanca, busca excluir de la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento a las...
According to the order issued by The White House it seeks to exclude from birthright citizenship individuals born in the United States under two specific conditions. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 17 other attorneys general in filing suit against it.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses US Rep. Virginia Foxx’s likely impact as chair of the House of Representatives’ powerful Rules Committee. King offered these comments during the Jan. 17, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
In a Carolina Journal poll conducted shortly after the November elections, 43% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the results of the 2024 primaries, stating that they did not produce the best candidates for the general election. While 46% were satisfied and 10% were unsure, the significant level of dissatisfaction highlights potential issues within North Carolina’s primary system.
A Yancey County community, hit hard by Helene, is trapped again after Sunday rain compromises DOT's new temporary bridge. Frustration with government-run reconstruction is peaking in western North Carolina as these communities try to rebuild regular access to their homes and get back to their regular jobs.
El año 2024 estuvo marcado por importantes acontecimientos en la política, la economía, la educación y la energía en Carolina del Norte. Como uno de los estados más dinámicos y seguidos de cerca del país, desempeñó un papel fundamental en la configuración de las conversaciones regionales y nacionales. En las elecciones de noviembre de 2024,...
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.
El gobernador Roy Cooper pronunció su discurso oficial de despedida el miércoles por la mañana, marcando el final de ocho años en la Mansión Ejecutiva de Carolina del Norte y casi 40 años como funcionario electo en el gobierno estatal. Cooper, de 67 años, asumió por primera vez la gobernación en 2017 y fue reelegido...
Governor Roy Cooper delivered his official farewell address on Wednesday morning, marking the end of eight years in North Carolina’s Executive Mansion and nearly 40 years as an elected official in state government. He touted Medicaid expansion and the state's "green economy" as his accomplishments, but critics say his politics and policies have come at a cost to North Carolina.
As we prepare to ring in the new year, many Americans will set resolutions to improve their lives—to get healthier, save money, or spend more time with loved ones. But what if we applied the same principle to our government? For 2025, let’s resolve to confront the rampant waste in government that is driving us into deeper debt and burdening future generations.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses legislation that would shift the NC State Board of Elections to the state auditor’s office. King offered these comments during the Nov. 29, 2024, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
For years, public discourse has been dominated by division, partisanship, and a winner-take-all mentality that has often alienated citizens, broken bonds among friends and family, and discouraged solutions-oriented policymaking. Yet, many Americans are embracing a new chapter rooted in a renewed focus on individual liberty and responsible governance.