Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Protect Working Musicians Act of 2023. This legislation will give small independent artists and music creators the power to collectively negotiate with both streaming platforms and generative artificial intelligence (AI) developers for fair compensation.
On March 23rd, Republican leadership joined Democrats at the Governor’s mansion to celebrate the long overdue passage of Medicaid expansion—promising to (finally) deliver access to affordable healthcare to 600,000 North Carolinians upon the adoption of a state budget.
When natural disasters or other emergencies hit our state, North Carolinians respond in droves — and I’m not just referring to the crucial and praiseworthy work of public employees who work in emergency management, public safety, and public works.
In the waning days of the 2023 legislative session, there seems to be no shortage of ideas of how to reshape North Carolina’s elections. From ballot signature verification to giving the General Assembly appointment power to the State Board of Elections, Republican legislators maintain their changes will instill voter confidence in the system.
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Site Selection just released its latest “Best States for Manufacturing” report. North Carolina ranked second in the nation in 2023, behind only South Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper is directing $8 million in federal funding to provide a one-time special allocation to all NC Pre-K classrooms to help address classroom needs for the new school year. The NC Pre-K Program operates in every county statewide to provide high-quality early childhood education for eligible children.
On Thursday, polling results from Capen Analytics shed new light on the upcoming Republican gubernatorial primary election. The data reveals an intriguing development in the race, with political newcomer Jesse Thomas gaining notable traction among likely Republican primary voters.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced H.R. 5377, a bill to extend authorities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing essential services.
In American politics, there are no permanent majorities. But some strategies usually pay off. One of them is keeping your word, and nearly every Republican in the North Carolina House and Senate promised to enact pro-family policies when they ran for office.
Attorney General Josh Stein today called on the North Carolina General Assembly to include more resources to support local law enforcement recruitment and retention in its final budget.
College and university rankings are a Massive Deal, as Regina George might say — and not just during football season.
