Sen. Deanna Ballard Announces Campaign for Lt. Governor
Former Sen. Deanna Ballard today announced her candidacy for North Carolina Lt. Governor.
News and Opinion
North Carolina’s June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2023 unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.6 percent.
Congresswoman Foushee Applauds Passage of the American Aviation Act
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from Fiscal Year 2024 to Fiscal Year 2028.
Stalled Budget Talks Jeopardize Medicaid Expansion and Teacher Salary Increases in North Carolina
Governor Cooper Calls on Republican Legislators to Do Their Jobs, Start Already Agreed Upon Medicaid Expansion and Pass a Budget
Attorney General Josh Stein Partners with USDA to Fight for Cheaper Food
Attorney General Josh Stein joined a historic partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect competition and keep grocery, meat, and poultry prices affordable for North Carolinians.
White House States Convening on Child Care
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, North Carolina Representative Ashton Wheeler Clemmons and 90 other legislators from 41 states were in attendance when President Joe Biden's Administration hosted the White House States Convening on Child Care in our nation's capital.
Moss withdraws from labor race, recommits to NC House re-election bid
On Wednesday, state Representative Ben Moss (R – Richmond, Moore) shared his intentions for the upcoming 2024 election:
John Hood: NCInnovation Is a Bridge Too Far
North Carolina has enjoyed more than a decade of conservative governance. It’s brought our state impressive growth and widespread acclaim. The General Assembly has reformed and reduced state taxes, lightened the regulatory burden, invested in infrastructure, and promoted choice and competition in public services, among other accomplishments.
Congresswoman Foushee Urges Congress to Act on Gun Violence
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, joined her colleagues on the floor of the United States House of Representatives yesterday to deliver a speech urging Congress to act on gun violence.
NC Voter ID Requirement Reinstated: Student and Government IDs Green-Lighted for Use
The State Board of Elections in North Carolina has approved ninety-nine types of student and government IDs for use in voting, in line with the state's new voter ID requirement. IDs from all UNC System public universities and many private institutions, including Duke University and Davidson College, are included. These approved IDs are valid for voting through December 31, 2024.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore Announces Retirement, Faces Lawsuit Dismissal
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, who began his record fifth term as speaker in January, has announced that he will not seek reelection. The decision was made several months ago, and Moore is currently considering his future endeavors.
John Hood: Conservatives must stand for freedom
In North Carolina, the political label “conservative” is more popular than the terms “liberal” or “progressive.” In the most recent John Locke Foundation poll, for example, 46% of likely voters described themselves as conservatives, with 25% picking the liberal label and the rest either “moderate” or nothing at all. If we broaden out to include all North Carolinians, not just those who reliably vote, the gap shrinks a bit. But conservatives still form a plurality — and they significantly outnumber liberals.