Stein retains big lead over Robinson, Harris leads Trump by 1%
Attorney General Josh Stein is up 14 percent over Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the North Carolina gubernatorial contest, according to the latest Elon Poll.
NC Political News
Top Staff Resign from Mark Robinson’s Campaign Amid Controversy
Four senior members of Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign have resigned following allegations that the North Carolina lieutenant governor made offensive posts on a pornographic website years ago. The resignations were confirmed by the campaign on Sunday, just weeks before the November election.
NC Supreme Court Orders Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Name Removed, Counties to Reprint Millions of Ballots
The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name must be removed from state ballots for the upcoming presidential election, a decision that will force counties to reprint millions of ballots.
OPINION Recession: Not if, but when
In reaction to an array of economic indicators pointing toward an upcoming recession, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated during an August press conference that the Federal Reserve would be shifting its focus from quelling inflation to promoting employment. This change in language signals a transition toward interest-rate cuts soon.
Op Ed: Opportunity Scholarship A Critique of the Second “Duke Attack”
Jane Wettach of Duke Law School’s Children’s Law Clinic was on the attack again. "School Vouchers in North Carolina – The First Three Years” was authored by Professor Jane R. Wettach of the Children's Law Clinic, Duke Law School in March, 2017. In May 2020 she released another broadside.
North Carolina Woman Sues to Overturn State’s Ballot Selfie Ban
RALEIGH, N.C.,— A Raleigh resident is challenging North Carolina’s ban on taking photos of ballots, arguing that it violates First Amendment rights. Susan Hogarth filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to halt enforcement of the state law that prohibits ballot selfies.
State Sen. Mike Woodard: Investing in Innovation for North Carolina’s Future
North Carolina is home to numerous healthcare companies and research institutions. The state’s biopharmaceutical industry generates about $80.2 billion worth of economic output and supports over a quarter million jobs, making its continued success critical to our state as well the larger national economy.
Government Regulations Shouldn’t Replace Parents’ Decisions
One of the biggest joys of being a parent is having the opportunity to guide your child’s growth and development and judge what’s best for their individual needs. Proposed legislation before Congress such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would strip that choice from parents, removing the right to decide what content their children can access online based on their values and beliefs.
Op-Ed: North Carolina is Leading on Clean Energy
With nearly $22 billion of clean energy investments unveiled across North Carolina, 2024 marks a significant milestone in the state’s energy leadership.
Op-Ed: Mounting national debt
I was disappointed to see both candidates in the recent presidential debate fail to discuss what was among the most important questions: how they would handle the mounting national debt.
Op-Ed: North Carolina’s health plans aren’t broken. Don’t fix them.
As a business owner, I know a thing or two about competition. Achieving success requires a sense of mission, wisdom, effective management, and – most importantly – dedicated employees.
Op-Ed: Now is not the time to disrupt America’s retirement savings
Inflation has left many North Carolinian families to make difficult short-term spending decisions, but what about long-term financial planning, like retirement?