Griffin opposes SCONC bypassing Appeals Court in election dispute
Republican state Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin opposes a request to have that court bypass the state Court of Appeals in addressing Griffin's election dispute.
State Government
State Senate bill would okay students attending off-campus Bible classes during school hours
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate recently introduced a bill that would allow public school students to attend religious instruction during school hours.
Superintendent Green, State Board of Education unveil joint legislative priorities
Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green shared the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s (NCDPI) legislative priorities and budgetary asks for North Carolina’s public schools at the February State Board of Education (SBE) meeting. During this meeting, the SBE officially adopted the NCDPI’s legislative agenda, marking the first time in several years that the two have shared a joint set of legislative priorities.
Riggs’ counsel files brief in support of a swift resolution for voters
Counsel for Justice Allison Riggs filed a brief in support of the State Board of Elections’ petition for discretionary review of Griffin’s case to the North Carolina Supreme Court, highlighting the need for a swift resolution for voters and reducing the burden of this case on taxpayer resources.
Governor Stein declares state of emergency, shares updates on winter weather
Governor Stein declared a state of emergency as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state. In a briefing this morning, Governor Stein, Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, and Secretary of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins provided an update on the winter weather that will impact much of the state starting Wednesday and into Thursday.
John Hood: Let’s Change How the Legislature Works
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall earned at least two rounds of bipartisan applause at the start of this year’s legislative session. One was for assuming his new leadership post. The other was for releasing a House calendar for the next six months, complete with specific deadlines and a pledge to “give you some certainty in your schedule.”
Lieutenant Governor Hunt Releases Future-Ready North Carolina Plan, Outlining Policy Priorities
Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt released her initial policy platform, Future-Ready North Carolina. As some of the first issues she will focus on, the Lieutenant Governor will focus on tackling the child care and early childhood education crisis in North Carolina and champion strong investments in community colleges to bolster workforce development.
North Carolina Senate Passes Bill to Rein in Healthcare Costs
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate approved Senate Bill 24, which seeks to rein in the sky-high costs of healthcare in the state.
Op-Ed: CFPB overhaul needs to include a look at past regulations
For those who followed abuses by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under President Joe Biden, the first few weeks of the second Trump Administration have been a revelation. From President Trump’s day one decision to freeze rulemaking, to the recent decision to replace Biden-era CFPB director Rohit Chopra, President Trump has lived up to his title as a pro-business and pro-deregulation leader.
Jackson and Stein reach agreement with former Canton Mill owner
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Governor Josh Stein today announced a settlement with Pactiv Evergreen on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the town of Canton, and Haywood County. Pactiv will pay $6.25 million in financial restitution.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Unlawful Health Care Cuts
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a temporary restraining order preventing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from unlawfully stripping funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across the country.
Statement From Justice Allison Riggs on Jefferson Griffin’s Notice of Appeal
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Justice Allison Riggs shared the following statement after Jefferson Griffin filed a notice to appeal his loss at the Wake Co. Superior Court. On Friday, the trial court dismissed his baseless efforts to disenfranchise 65,000 voters.