Amidst the destruction of Hurricane Helene—one of the worst storms in history and the deadliest flood event in North Carolina—our state’s hospitals, healthcare systems, and the courageous men and women who staff them worked heroically to deliver care to our communities.
RALEIGH — North Carolina and other states expanding their school-choice programs over the past few years are betting on the power of competition to promote educational opportunity and boost student outcomes. Is it a prudent wager? Recently published studies may shed some light on this important question.
Today, Senate Republicans filed a bill to allow for permitless carry of a concealed handgun in North Carolina.
With President Donald Trump back in power, a Republican-led push for work requirements for Medicaid is gaining momentum.
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Representatives Harry Warren, John Bell, Erin Paré and Allen Chesser introduced House Bill 11, “No Tax on Tips, Overtime and Bonus Pay.” The legislation eliminates state income taxes for tips and overtime while also providing a tax deduction for bonus pay up to $2,500.
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law. Senator Budd led this legislation with Senator Katie Britt (R-AL). This was the first bill President Trump signed since he returned to office.
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall today announced 2025-26 appointments to House standing committees. The committees and members are as follows:
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government’s freeze on grants and funding. Attorney General Jackson and 22 attorneys general asked the federal court for an immediate temporary restraining order to prevent the freeze from going into effect.
RALEIGH — The weather hasn’t been kind to North Carolina lately — so we really can’t afford the policy storm now brewing in the nation’s capital.
Following the resignation of Utilities Commission Chair Charlotte Mitchell, Governor Josh Stein appointed Floyd B. McKissick Jr. to carry out the remainder of Mitchell’s term, which goes through June 30, 2029. Governor Stein also appointed Steve Levitas to fill McKissick’s position through June 30, 2025.
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Don Davis (D-NC) have introduced the Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act.
Pastor C.J. Brinson takes on how President Donald Trump and his supporters have used religion in the president’s first days in office.
