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Bipartisan bill targets NC data center tax breaks amid AI expansion
Lawmakers push to repeal North Carolina data center tax breaks as Gov. Josh Stein and critics question rising taxpayer costs tied to AI growth.
Opinion
It’s no coincidence that the free thrive
America is the top destination for migrants in the world because we create an environment where people can thrive. And within our nation, NC is near the top. Does that make us the greatest place to be on earth? Pretty much.
News
NCDMV selects vendor to replace outdated tech systems
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles announced Wednesday that it has selected a vendor to modernize its technology systems.
News
NC auditor plans new audits of lottery, bonds, UNC system
North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek talked about his role, what his office has accomplished in the past year, and what’s in store for the future, including never before performed audits, at the recent John Locke Foundation’s Carolina Liberty Conference.
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NC officials press lawmakers to pass budget as workloads grow
Marshall ended by stating that the General Assembly needs to reinvest in her agency so North Carolina can maintain its competitive advantage as the No. 1 state to do business.
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Briner reflects on accomplishments, looks ahead to 2026
A $1.3 billion deficit was projected in 2027, but changes implemented by the SHP board and the General Assembly were able to reverse this trend and bring the plan about $30 million above its reserve rate.
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NC Energy Policy Council approves 2024 Draft Biennial Report, softens push for offshore wind, calls for nuclear authority
The NC Energy Policy Council voted to approve its draft 2024 Biennial Report last week, in which it makes official recommendations to the state’s elected leaders, policymakers, and regulators. The report is currently open to public comment until Nov. 11, after which the Council will consider changes and vote for official approval and submission the...
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Dept. Public Safety to adjust meeting procedures after ‘disturbing content’ shown in virtual meeting
Feed to the Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee meeting was quickly cut due to the “disturbing content,” a spokesperson at the department confirmed to the Carolina Journal.
News
Digital outage raises a red flag on technology policy
Friday's global software outage is flagging a weak point say technology policy experts who warn of problems ahead as more industries draw from too few service providers.
News
CrowdStrike outage impacts state government, NC airports
If you are having trouble with customer service, ATMs, or airports this morning, CloudStrike, a leading cloud service provider, says a fix is on the way. A global IT disruption overnight brought groups that use Microsoft Windows to a standstill.
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Hoffman among coastal elites driving bulk of NC Dems Q2 fundraising
A small group of out-of-state mega-donors made up nearly 71% of the North Carolina Democratic Party’s individual Quarter 2 fundraising, according to the latest data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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Group raises awareness of scams targeting seniors in NC
With scams targeting senior citizens on the rise, members of the North Carolina Senior Consumer Fraud Task Force representing the offices of North Carolina Secretary of State, North Carolina Insurance Commission, and State Attorney General, along with the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina, United Way of North Carolina, and AARP North Carolina, wanted to bring awareness of such fraud at a press conference Wednesday at the NC Secretary of State’s office.
