by Jeanette Doran The Governor issued yet another order on June 24. This one imposing a statewide “face covering” requirement. In Executive Order 147 , Cooper ordered the use of face coverings by most North Carolinians whether they are inside or outside, unless an exception applies
RALEIGH, N.C. -- This week, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and more than 500 law enforcement agencies will kick off the state’s annual 4th of July anti-drunk driving campaign, dubbed ‘Operation Firecracker’, with increased enforcement patrols. ‘Operation Firecrack
300 by John Hood Conventional wisdom has it that progressives champion urbanity and conservatives disdain it. There’s some truth to that. Progressives are far more likely than conservatives to prefer walkable, high-density communities over auto-dependent, detached-dwelling neighborh
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following support from Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding a $1.4 million grant to construct a taxilane at Pitt-Greenville Airport. The taxilane will provide access to a future hangar development to store additional aircraft.
by John Hood As soon as he heard the news that a mob had torn down statues on the grounds of North Carolina’s State Capitol on the evening of June 19, Gov. Roy Cooper realized his mistake. He had not been clear enough in instructing his aides, including Secretary of Public Safety
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law on June 26, 2020: Senate Bill 811: Connect NC Park Facilities Operating Reserves Senate Bill 812: Agricultural Sciences Center Funds Senate Bill 814: NC Promise Tuition Plan Funds
300 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lt. Governor Dan Forest released the following statement on June 25: "Today, I notified Governor Cooper that, as a member of the Council of State, I will be suing his administration for violating the Emergency Management Act. The Governor has repeatedly igno
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Recognizing the COVID-19 economic shutdown reduced access to routine and elective dental care, Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, has announced a premium reduction of about 50% for retirees receiving supplemental dental coverage through Pierce Insurance. Policy holders will enjoy nearl