Deborah Ross Statement on Josh Stein’s Election Victory
Congresswoman Deborah Ross released the following statement on Attorney General Josh Stein’s decisive victory in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race:
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Commissioner Josh Dobson Resigns from the N.C. Department of Labor
Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson submits his resignation to the governor effective today, November 6, 2024, at 5 p.m.
John Hood: North Carolinians Make a Familiar Choice
To describe North Carolina as one of America’s chief political battlegrounds is a well-worn cliché. I’ve certainly done my part to wear it out. In past columns I’ve called our state a “flirt” (which happens to be a reddish shade of purple) that still contains just enough split-ticket voters to surprise even the most experienced of political prognosticators
Unofficial 2024 North Carolina General Election Results
Preliminary results from the North Carolina 2024 General Election show a strong voter turnout, with 67.01% of registered voters casting ballots. As of 11:42 p.m. on election night, 92.36% of precincts (2,455 out of 2,658) have reported results, reflecting over 5.2 million votes.
Causey reminds of state law prohibiting penalizing consumers for Helene related claims
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued a new bulletin to the insurance industry, reminding insurers to follow state law and not penalize certain consumers in Hurricane Helene-related claims.
Governor Cooper Provides Bereavement Leave for State Employees
Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order providing bereavement leave for state employees who lose a family member or coworker.
Attorney General Josh Stein Sues Alleged Hurricane Helene Price Gouger
Attorney General Josh Stein today sued Lorenzo Lorin Huggins, Sr. and his businesses, including Huggins & Sons Yard Service and Lorenzo & Son Landscaping, for allegedly price gouging North Carolinians for tree removal services in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
John Hood: Candidates Should Have Talked About Roads
During the homestretch of the 2024 election, I complained repeatedly about the absence of serious engagement by presidential and congressional candidates with the critical issue of the national debt.
John Hood: Which is Wealthier: Germany or North Carolina?
Although our state’s economy has grown faster than the national average over the past decade, not everyone has fared well. Some regions and communities are struggling — a condition now worsened in parts of western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene.
Op-Ed: Respecting the Rule of Law: North Carolina Must Count Every Vote
As elected Republicans serving North Carolina, we are compelled to speak out against a proposal that could undermine one of the core tenets of our democracy: the people’s right to vote. Recent comments from Rep. Andy Harris, head of the House Freedom Caucus, suggesting that North Carolina’s legislature should consider awarding its electoral votes to Donald Trump before the votes are even counted, are troubling and antithetical to conservative principles.
John Hood: Lawmakers Made Right Call on Relief
When the North Carolina General Assembly voted unanimously on October 24 to appropriate another $604 million for disaster relief, Gov. Roy Cooper said it wasn’t enough.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill, SB 743, Into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: