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Biden tries to shore up support as numbers continue to sour
All eyes are fixated on former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial, which got underway this week in New York City.
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In-person early voting for the May 14 runoff election gets underway
In-person early voting for the May 14 second primary/runoff election began Thursday at 8 am. It will end on Saturday, May 11 at 3 pm.
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NCSBE report leaves questions about early voting site deadline change
A report given by Karen Brinson Bell, executive director for the North Carolina State Elections Board (NCSBE), along with Paul Cox, general counsel for NCSBE, to a Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee on Wednesday not only gave a wrap-up of the March primary and addressed other issues, but also raised questions by some on a contradictory measure taken by the board recently regarding early voting site changes.
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NC No.4 in ALEC’s Economic Outlook Rankings
The 17th edition of the annual rankings placed the Tar Heel State as having the fourth best economic outlook among the 50 states, after turning in the eleventh ranked economic performance.
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The Debrief: Is this the end of DEI on campus?
This week on the Debrief, Vice President Kamala Harris is back in North Carolina, for the second time in two weeks, and there will be s a new name on your November presidential ballot. What is a “benefits cliff?” We’ll explain how a raise can be a net loss for those on entitlement programs, plus...
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Light touch can make homes affordable
Because North Carolina is one of the seven states likely to determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, and also boasts highly competitive contests for governor and other statewide offices, local races may not be top-of-mind for most voters. Nevertheless, North Carolinians will elect hundreds of county and municipal officials this year — which...
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Attorney Thomas Farr dies over Easter weekend
A major player in the litigation over North Carolina's district maps and fierce defender of North Carolina's constitutional amendment for Voter ID, Farr was twice nominated to be a federal judge by former president Donald Trump, and twice by former president George W. Bush.
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Surge in county election director turnover raises concern
During last week’s North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) board meeting, NCSBE’s Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell raised concerns about county election director vacancies across the state.
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Jon Hardister to resign effective April 8
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, announced Thursday that he will resign his position in the North Carolina House, telling Carolina Journal that he would not rule out a return to public service at some point in the future, but for now he will be working in the private sector.
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NCSBE certifies 2024 Primary and gets ready for May 14 runoff
The North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) certified the March 5 primary during a board meeting Tuesday.
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Trailing in the NC polls, Biden and Harris return to Raleigh
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were in Wake County to deliver speeches with Gov. Roy Cooper, a fellow Democrat, on healthcare costs. The visit comes during the week of the 14th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act under the Obama administration.
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Moderate Democrat Wray ends bid for re-election after defeat from progressive challenger
Michael Wray, D-Northampton, announced Monday that he is ending his decades of service in the state legislature after being defeated by primary opponent Rodney Pierce from his party's progressive left wing.
