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McNabb testifies before DOGE subcommittee
McNabb advocates for legislation to keep men out of women's sports.
Opinion
DOGE is a harbinger of necessary change
While efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse continue at the federal level, I would be sorely remiss if I did not recognize the NC General Assembly for its work in emulating DOGE’s mission and work.
Opinion
Free markets, not tariffs, built America’s strength
President Donald Trump unites Americans over fundamental fairness, but can divide over core principles of conservatives, like free-market economic policies.
Opinion
Misunderstanding greatness
Elon and his DOGE team are digging deep into computer databases, reviewing payment processes, and finding billions of dollars in waste, fraud and abuse. How could doing so possibly be a bad thing?
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Carolina Journal’s Jeff Moore analyzes DAVE Act proposal for NC government efficiency
Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal deputy editor, discusses the state Senate’s proposed DAVE Act. It would give the state auditor more authority to root out government inefficiency. Moore offered these comments during the April 4, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
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State-level ‘DOGE’ effort moves forward in NC Senate
The Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform has moved forward with a bill that would create a “DOGE”-style efficiency department at the state level in North Carolina. State Auditor Dave Boliek stood before the committee to express his support for the bill, which would establish the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE) within his office....
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Rep. Harris details GOP strategy to codify Trump policies
With President Donald Trump signing a wave of executive orders since he was sworn into office, Republicans are discussing ways to make his directives last permanently when after he completes his four-year term.
Opinion
Get ready for a budgetary storm
For universities, states, localities, medical providers, and other institutions receiving lots of federal money, it’s time to batten down the hatches.
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Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency introduced in NC Senate
Senate Republicans in North Carolina have introduced the DAVE Act. The bill requires each state agency to report to the DAVE on how the agency spends taxpayer funds and instructs Dave Boliek’s office to put together a report by the end of the year on which state agencies and jobs can be cut.
Opinion
Poll reminds NC of Trump’s unique place in American politics
Job approval numbers look better for the president than for two of his closest allies.
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Union protest against USPS cost-cutting ignites debate on postal reform
On Sunday, the National Association of Letter Carriers union organized demonstrations nationwide, including seven locations in North Carolina. The union is protesting efforts to find cost-cutting and management improvements by DOGE and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, of Greensboro.
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Trimming the fat: As federal debt soars, North Carolina leaders focus on cutting waste at the state level too
While the North Carolina per capita debt is $416 per person, Boliek explained, the per capita debt at the federal level is $106,000 per person. Boliek explained that efficiency measures at the federal government are not going to be in any way similar to the scale of efficiency that his office will be working to find in North Carolina.
