Leader Reives Statement on NC Supreme Court Decision
Legal votes from military and overseas citizens in certain Democratic counties could be tossed out months after being legally cast in the 2024 election.
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Governor Stein On FEMA Decision To Deny North Carolina’s Request For 100 Percent Match Extension
(NEWLAND) Today, Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on FEMA’s decision to deny North Carolina’s request for an extension on the 100 percent match for Helene disaster recovery.
Holdover Biden FTC Rules Need Congressional and White House Attention
Tens of thousands of new small businesses open every year in the Tar Heel state. The North Carolinians behind these businesses embody the American Dream.
Senator Budd Introduces Bill to Ban Retail Storefronts Owned by Foreign Adversaries from U.S. Military Bases
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the Military Installation Retail Security Act to prohibit the Department of Defense (DoD) from authorizing, renewing, or extending long-term retail agreements with companies owned or controlled by adversarial nations on U.S. military bases. The legislation
Op-Ed: Offshore wind energy is good for N.C., U.S.
As North Carolina looks to strengthen its economy and energy security, offshore wind presents a smart opportunity for economic growth and job creation. With over $10 billion in private investment already fueling the U.S. offshore wind supply chain, this industry is proving to be a driver of local business development, manufacturing expansion, and workforce growth
John Hood: Andrew Jackson Was No Protectionist
Shortly before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, staffers made sure to rehang an Andrew Jackson portrait that Joe Biden had removed. Trump described America’s seventh president as “a very tough person” who nevertheless had “a big heart.”
NC Senate Approves Legislation Eliminating ‘DEI’ from UNC System Schools, Community Colleges
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 558, “Eliminating ‘DEI’ in Public Higher Education,” to prohibit UNC System schools and community colleges from promoting discriminatory policies and practices.
Governor Josh Stein Highlights Need for Cold Case Unit During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and North Carolina Department of Administration Secretary Gabe Esparza joined law enforcement, local officials, and survivors at the Guilford County Family Justice Center in Greensboro to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to bring attention to ongoing efforts to solve cold sexual assault cases.
Propsal to Require Comprehensive Review of State Agency Spending, Staffing Clears NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 474, creating the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency (DAVE) in the State Auditor’s office and establishing a process for comprehensive review of state agency operations.
Lieutenant Governor Hunt Leads First Meeting of Child Care Task Force
RALEIGH: Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt led the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care and Early Education. The task force is working to find solutions to the child care crisis by identifying strengths and gaps in the current system, strengthening public and private investment in child care infrastructure, and working to recruit and retain a strong child care workforce.
Attorney General Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Calling for Cell Phone Jamming in Correctional Facilities
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson co-led a bipartisan coalition of 31 Attorneys General in sending a letter urging Congress to pass legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in jails and prisons.
Governor Stein Announces Council On Student Safety & Well-Being Council to Focus on School Safety, Cell Phones in Classrooms
Today at Moore Square Magnet Middle School, Governor Josh Stein announced his Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being, co-chaired by Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch, Deputy Secretary William "Billy" Lassiter of the Department of Public Safety, and 2024 North Carolina Teacher of the Year Heather Smith.