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1 week of unaffiliated registrations top 6 months from major parties
The total volume rose 4,415 in the most recent seven-day reporting period, with 3,867 unaffiliated, 363 Republicans and 158 Democrats.
Opinion
Federalist 26: Idea of restraining legislative authority in regard to common defense considered
The citizens of America have too much discernment to be argued into anarchy.
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NC budget clears first votes, final passage likely Thursday
NC lawmakers advanced the state budget in initial House and Senate votes, setting up possible final passage Thursday.
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House leaders ask DA to investigate Mecklenburg DSS failures
House Oversight leaders are calling for a criminal review of Mecklenburg DSS officials after findings of systemic child welfare failures.
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Defibrillator plan for public schools proposed after cardiac arrest death
Two years ago, 13 North Carolina students suffered cardiac arrest while at school, one of whom died. Now, two state lawmakers want to ensure that all public schools – roughly 2,500 in total – stock defibrillators. AEDs and CPR in Public Schools, known also as House Bill 886, passed the House of Representatives 111-1 on...
Opinion
NC Medicaid is improving under managed care system
More than 40 states have adopted managed Medicaid because it works. Compared to the old fee-for-service approach, managed Medicaid delivers better care coordination, stronger oversight, and more responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
News
Exclusive: NRCC polling puts Buckhout, Davis in dead heat
According to internal polling provided to the Carolina Journal, NC-1 candidates Davis and Buckhout are tied at 41%.
Opinion
Voters likely to approve tax limitation
Statewide levy limits aren’t new or weird. They’ve worked reasonably well in other places for decades. I strongly suspect they’ll work well in North Carolina, too.
News
‘No budget, no pay’ bill targets lawmakers as deadline pressure mounts
Legislation would tie lawmaker pay to timely budget passage, amid broad public support for stricter accountability rules.
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Davis outpaces challenger Buckhout in NC-1 fundraising
US Rep. Don Davis, D-NC1, 1st Quarter fundraising totals are almost double those of his challenger, Laurie Buckhout — about $1 million to $600,000.
News
Challenger Ager takes early lead in NC-11 fundraising over Edwards
NC-11 incumbent US Rep. Chuck Edwards trails Democratic challenger Jamie Ager in fundraising, according to Q1 reports.
Opinion
Tax season 2026: The year of historic refunds
The average refund is up nearly 11% this year, topping $3,500. And as people adjust their withholding under the lower tax rates we made permanent, millions are already seeing more in their take-home pay.
