RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago this week that the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia to organize America’s rebellion against the British crown. War had broken out a few weeks earlier at Lexington and Concord. But there was as yet no national government, no formal American army or relations with foreign countries, and no clear explanation of what the rebellious colonists sought to accomplish.
(RALEIGH) North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Best States rankings evaluate all 50 states across a range of categories, including health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and natural environment.
I've been helping North Carolina's young people train to work with both their hands and their minds for over 20 years, getting them ready for the jobs, many of which are best learned with real-world experience, like trades and agriculture.
As lawmakers in Raleigh consider a bill that would change the required hours for teens’ provisional permits, some are raising concerns.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, six months to the day after the November election, in a thoughtful, well-reasoned decision, the federal district court vindicated voters who have had their fundamental right to vote attacked and affirmed that the federal Constitution does not allow the changing of election rules after the election.
RALEIGH — Few states are adding housing stock more quickly than our state — but far too many North Carolinians struggle to find reasonably priced residences to rent or buy.
NC House Huddle newsletter for the week of May 2nd
Governor Josh Stein announced appointments and nominations to boards and commissions.
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference to share his appreciation for the work they do to keep North Carolinians safe. The Governor highlighted his proposals to address staffing shortages and create a dedicated Cold Case Unit and a Fentanyl Control Unit.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the N.C. Senate approved a bill to provide local school districts additional flexibility to set their academic calendars and implement penalties to hold school district officials accountable if they break the law.
North Carolina is growing—with over 600,000 new North Carolinians moving to the Tar Heel State over the past five years. And as is almost always the case, driving that population increase is economic expansion. North Carolina is a top state for manufacturing and business, and many companies are looking to come to or expand in North Carolina, bringing with them tens of thousands of high paying jobs and further cementing the state’s status as an economic powerhouse in the South.
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner has nominated former N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Donald van der Vaart to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Van der Vaart is an engineer and attorney by trade, with a background in the energy and utilities sectors. He has served on the EPA’s Scientific Advisory Board and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
