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NC House passes Ratepayer Protection Act
The NC House voted 69-44 to pass a bill aimed at making data centers cover energy costs while adding new utility and siting rules.
Opinion
Federalist 21: Other defects of the present confederation
To form a safe and satisfactory judgment of the proper remedy, it is absolutely necessary that we should be well acquainted with the extent and malignity of the disease.
News
Global turmoil threatens fertilizer supply chain
Fertilizer prices have risen, placing farmers under continued pressure. Some ag experts suggest maximizing the US sourcing.
News
The legend of North Carolina’s most famous mother
NC native Anna Whistler’s portrait (and life) still captivate 150 years later.
Opinion
The power of a vote
Being a swing state, unlike most other states in the union, major races really can come down to a small percentage of voters. This should spotlight the privilege we have of choosing our leaders through the voting process all the more.
News
Chief justice focuses on fundamental rights in 250th anniversary year
A recent trip to Ukraine helped North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby focus on fundamental rights. He explained why during a presentation Saturday at the Carolina Liberty Conference.
Opinion
Looking back while looking toward new year’s political battles
A 70-year-old text on political philosophy still teaches valuable lessons.
Opinion
Christmas and the power of small
At Christmas, all of us, through the chaotic accumulation of organic efforts, manage to put something together that all the central planners of the world's bureaucratic states couldn't rival.
Opinion
In defense of university faculty
Whatever shortcomings exist in American higher education (and we acknowledge that there are many), they cannot be solved by undermining the tenets of free speech and due process that enable the institution to function in the first place.
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Funding for NC military installations in US Senate NDAA
Despite the federal government shutdown, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) passed the Senate version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week, which includes funding for North Carolina military installations.
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Budd introduces legislation on cybersecurity in agriculture
A key priority of the initiative will be eliminating threats from foreign adversaries, with mitigation efforts focused on countering risks posed by countries of concern, such as the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Opinion
From American Revolution to Ukraine, fight for freedom is universal
The spirit of the Ukrainian people should inspire all Americans as we stand at the critical crossroads. We should look to the Ukrainians and stand with them as they craft their own future of freedom and democracy.
