Rep. Jon Hardister Officially Files to Run for NC Labor Commissioner
Raleigh, NC- Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Guilford) officially filed his candidacy with the NC State Board of Election to seek the office of NC Labor Commissioner.
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OPINION: Leave concerns about Earls’ controversial comments to the voters
State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls accused conservative colleagues of placing their ideology above the institution, she might have engaged in constitutionally protected political speech.
Representative Maria Cervania Seeks Reelection for House District 41
CARY, N.C. - Representative Maria Cervania announced that she will run for reelection to State House District 41 in 2024. District 41 includes Morrisville, Briar Creek, and parts of Cary. She has served in this office since January of 2023.
Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
“These appointees bring to the bench years of legal experience in the public and private sectors and have served North Carolina and their communities well,” said Governor Cooper. “I appreciate their continued commitment to serving the people of our state.”
WSJ: Arizona School Vouchers Program Largely Benefits Students Already in Private School
According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, Arizona’s universal voucher program is largely benefiting students who were already outside the public school system:
Senator Joyce Krawiec Announces Retirement
Sen. Joyce Krawiec (R-Forsyth) announced she will not seek reelection to her seat in the Senate and plans to retire at the end of her term.
John Hood: Budget Reform Requires Belt and Suspenders
RALEIGH — Key members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation have it right: unless we do something meaningful about the federal government’s chronic budget deficits, America’s future is in peril.
“Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler Files for Re-Election
Brown Summit, NC – At the North Carolina Farm Bureau’s annual meeting yesterday in Greensboro, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler spoke about the Agriculture Department’s response to natural disasters – hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts – and committed to run for a sixth term as Commissioner.
Murphy’s Federal Election Audit Act Passes Committee on House Administration
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.'s Federal Election Audit Act passed favorably through the Committee on House Administration. This legislation provides federal funds to states that wish to conduct comprehensive post-election audits in an effort to increase transparency and improve election integrity.
Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Jessica Holmes as North Carolina Auditor
Jessica Holmes will serve as North Carolina State Auditor starting Dec. 15, 2023, when current Auditor Beth Wood leaves the post, bringing years of work in government and the law to the job, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday.
Leader Blue and Leader Reives Statement on S749 Preliminary Injunction
Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue and House Democratic Leader Robert Reives released the following statement regarding the three-judge panel's preliminary injunction against S749.
Commerce Issues 2024 Economic Development Tier Rankings
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2024 today. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.