John Hood: Separation of Powers Protects Freedom
RALEIGH — Has there even been a point of time in which so many public controversies rest on a single, abstract principle of constitutional government? I can’t think of one.
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Congressional push to change airport rule threatens Fayetteville flights
Some Members of Congress are pushing to change a little-known, but hugely influential airport rule that could seriously impact flights in and out of local and regional airports including the Fayetteville Regional Airport.
A good week for God and country
Faithful Christians all across America had good reason to celebrate Independence Day this year. In the week preceding the July Fourth holiday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down two landmark decisions which significantly clarified and extended constitutional protection of religious liberty in American life and law.
Cooper signs six bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Rep. Jon Hardister Issues Statement in Response to Supreme Court Decision
Rep. Jon Hardister (R- Guilford) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision related to the use of affirmative action on college campuses:
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on SCOTUS Education Decisions
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court released two opinions this week that impact college admissions and student loans.
Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to North Carolina District and Special Superior Courts.
Leader Reives Statement on S49 Debate
House Republicans once again shut down the deliberative process and gave House Democrats an ultimatum on S49, the Parents Bill of Rights: We could debate the bill or we could offer amendments, but not both. We were informed that the Rules Chairman would call the question and force the body to vote without hearing Democratic amendments.
Governor Cooper Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in UNC Admissions Case
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the UNC admissions case:
North Carolina Recognized for Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis and Save Lives
Attorney General Josh Stein and North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Executive Director Kevin Leonard today announced that North Carolina received an award for excellence for its application of the Principles for Use of Fund from the Opioid Litigation developed by a coalition of organizations led by faculty and staff at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The coalition tracks how states and municipalities work to effectively and equitably distribute opioid settlement funds.
Treasurer Folwell: Lawmakers Voted Wisely to Override Gov. Cooper’s Veto of ESG Bill
The best interests of North Carolina taxpayers and retirees will be served through legislative passage of House Bill 750, which requires investment decisions to be made on the basis of the highest financial returns, not social and political 'wacktivism,' State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, said after the House and Senate voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the measure.
Attorney General Josh Stein Defends North Carolinians’ Access to Preventive Health Care
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a friend-of-the-court brief to protect the provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees millions of Americans access to critical preventive care. As of 2020, more than 150 million people were enrolled in health insurance plans that covered preventive health care services at no cost to the patient.