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NC Senate marks America’s 250th at Old Capitol
North Carolina senators walked one block south and nearly 250 years back in history Tuesday morning.
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NC Senate Finance Committee advances taxation transparency bill
A bill which would increase transparency regarding the increase of property taxes is advancing through the Senate.
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Senate Republicans pass right-to-work amendment
Senate Bill 1082 would ask voters to cement NC’s long-standing right-to-work protections in the state constitution on the 2026 ballot.
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NC leaders advance plans for America’s 250th
North Carolina’s Semiquincentennial Committee advances plans for America’s 250th with exhibits, markers, partnerships, and statewide celebrations.
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Automotive industry takes hit, as tariffs take effect
As tariffs are implemented, this is likely only the beginning of the impact on profit margins for major automotive manufacturers.
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Lawmakers prepare for era of subscription car feature
Industry experts say that some manufacturers are looking to offer some tech features at a monthly cost after the initial sale or trial, similar to an OnStar subscription.
Opinion
Push for liberty began in Rowan
Neither the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence nor the Halifax Resolves constitutes the first formal act by North Carolinians against British tyranny.
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Federal Appeals Court revives NC inmate’s lawsuit against prison guard
A North Carolina inmate can move forward with a lawsuit against a state prison guard, thanks to a ruling Tuesday from the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. The court revived inmate Harris Emanuel Ford’s suit against prison officer Jerry Ingram.
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Appeals Court sides with Zion Williamson in dispute involving NC law
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of former Duke University basketball star Zion Williamson in his legal battle with a former agent. A unanimous three-judge panel upheld a lower court decision that the agent violated North Carolina state law.
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Do vouchers = a Porsche? NC Senate Dems try to slam the brakes on Opportunity Scholarship funding
All 72,000 applicants for Opportunity Scholarships this year are one step closer to securing awards after the North Carolina Senate passed a funding boost for the program on Thursday. The proposed committee substitute (PCS) for House Bill 828 passed by a party line 28-15 vote after more than an hour of contentious debate. Yesterday, the...
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Judge limits new witnesses, documents in May 6 voter ID trial
A federal magistrate judge has issued an order limiting the number of new witnesses and documents plaintiffs can use during next week's trial challenging North Carolina’s voter identification law. US District Judge Loretta Biggs is scheduled to hold a bench trial starting Monday in Winston-Salem.
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Smoke and mirrors? NC advances federally-funded EV plan
For $109 million in federal taxpayer money, phase one will focus on Interstate 40, U.S. 17, and I-77. Phase two will focus on increasing public access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly in historically disadvantaged communities.
