Opinion
REACH Act would put teeth in UNC System’s civics requirements
After most of NC’s public colleges and universities were failing to require an adequate course on American democracy, legislators reintroduced the REACH Act.
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State legislature approves funds for storm recovery, schools, and infrastructure
On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly approved a targeted spending plan that directs millions toward disaster recovery, education, infrastructure, and government operations.
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NC sports-betting revenues hit record low in July
NC sports betting brought in just over $4M in taxes in July 2025, the lowest monthly revenue since betting began in March 2024.
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Reserve Fund Spotlight: SCIF-UNC appropriations
The General Assembly has proposed numerous appropriations from the SCIF fund to the UNC system.
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UNC System’s real problem is administrative bloat
To continue keeping tuition flat and serving the people of North Carolina, UNC must find savings. Administrative bloat is a good place to start.
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Former state Rep. Paul Tine selected as new NCDMV commissioner
Former NC Rep. Paul Tine has been chosen to serve as new NCDMV commissioner. The NCDOT made the announcement in a press release Wednesday morning.
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Budget proposal would double sports-betting tax
NC would become the state with the 4th highest tax on sports betting, at 36%, under the Senate budget proposal.
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Audit: NCDPS didn’t accurately report data to HUD because they didn’t fully understand requirements
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) didn’t accurately report Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) financial data to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) because they didn’t fully understand the reporting requirements.
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Audit finds NC Dept of Commerce mismanaged millions in federal funds
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is once again under scrutiny in the 2024 Statewide Single Audit conducted by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (NCOSA).
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One year of sports betting in North Carolina
Sports betting has had a tremendous impact in more ways than one in its first year in NC, as the one-year anniversary was marked on Tuesday.
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NC universities receive over $17 million in sports betting tax revenue
UNC universities benefit from sports betting tax revenue.
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UNC system projects in House budget: Poe Hall, an engineering school, and a new admissions data dashboard
Among the notable items in the North Carolina House budget released on Monday night is new funding for a school of engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill, and requirements that the medical programs are following merit-based policies.
