Challengers of a now-repealed state law creating judicial districts in Mecklenburg County are taking their case to the state Supreme Court. They have requested a temporary stay and a “writ of supersedeas” from the state’s high court. Those measures would block a unanimous Feb. 1 ruling from a panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals....
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling against challengers of a repealed law affecting Mecklenburg County judges. The law would have converted countywide District Court judicial elections into district races. The General Assembly repealed the districting plan in 2020, rendering the legal challenge moot, according to the Appeals Court. The unanimous three-judge panel...
Even if the tax-cap amendment passes, future legislatures could raise North Carolina income taxes quite a bit if they deem it necessary — although that would be unwise and counterproductive.
Updated, 4:17 p.m. to include statement from Gov. Roy Cooper. RALEIGH — Juvenile offenders 16 and older are charged and tried in North Carolina as adults, no matter how minor the offense. State lawmakers call the law outrageous, and Gov. Roy Cooper agrees. House Bill 280, sponsored by Reps. Chuck McGrady, R- Henderson; Duane Hall,...
Democratic lawmakers don’t necessarily oppose school choice, and some are vocal advocates. Eight outspoken African-American legislators Tuesday announced their support for traditional public and charter schools, private schools, school vouchers, homeschools, and other education options. “We stand today to be a voice for the voiceless,” said Rep. Rodney Moore, D-Mecklenburg. “Far too often, families and...
