RALEIGH — Chief Justice Paul Newby announced the following appointment effective June 1, 2025:
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Op-Ed: The expansion of the 6 GHz band has improved Wi-Fi speeds
Living in rural North Carolina, I've witnessed a remarkable transformation in our schools and communities over the past five years. As a school board member serving Stanly County I've seen how a key decision made by the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump in April 2020 has created tangible benefits for our students, teachers, and families.
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
Op-Ed: This TikTok Feature Actually Makes You Smarter
For years, critics have accused tech of "rotting young minds." But in an unexpected twist, TikTok has quietly rolled out a feature that's doing the opposite: making kids smarter.
Op-Ed: Op-Ed: Why the U.S. Must Rethink the Move to Digital-Only Medication Information
Over the past year, hospitals, pharmacies, and patients have been the victims of devastating cyberattacks that have crippled the healthcare system. The wave of healthcare cyberattacks recently led NPR to refer to 2024 as the “year of health care hacks.”
Op-Ed: Proposed AOM rule is a fiscally responsible way to address obesity epidemic
While running a small business and serving on the Fayetteville City Council, I learned that sound financial management means addressing problems at their source rather than treating symptoms. Whether balancing a city budget or keeping a business profitable, the principle remains: strategic investments today can prevent higher costs tomorrow.
Op-Ed: Now is the Time to Fix the Debt
The United States faces a mounting fiscal crisis. Our national debt having surpassed $36 trillion poses a significant threat to our economic stability and national security. Interest payments on our debt have reached historic highs, overtaking defense spending as the second-largest budget item. Alarmingly, interest costs are the fastest-growing expenditure in the federal budget, limiting our ability to invest in critical public services and respond to unforeseen emergencies.
Op Ed: Limited government is the best incentive for prosperity
Two weeks ago, the NC Department of Commerce released a report highlighting our state’s dramatic reduction in poverty rates over the decade spanning 2013-2023, registering one of the steepest declines in poverty across the country. It’s powerful news, indicating something profoundly positive about the economic landscape in the Tar Heel State.
Op Ed: Protecting North Carolina Jobs by Protecting Manufacturing
It's a new day in Washington, DC. With the return of President Donald Trump and a Congress controlled by Republicans, there is real hope for change that makes our economy stronger and the nation more secure.
Op-Ed: Medicare Advantage is a prime example of “government efficiency,” yet some are trying to kill it
For many of us in the business community, it has been a welcome change to see commonsense business principles being applied to our bloated and dysfunctional federal government. Every day, we see news articles detailing examples of waste, fraud, and abuse being uncovered.
Op-Ed: We must take action to combat obesity
With nearly half of the American population suffering from obesity, we must take action to combat this rising health epidemic. Nearly 93 million estimated Americans are affected by obesity and its ripple effects. In the next five years, it’s predicted this number will rise to 120 million
Op-Ed: Tell Congress to Stand Against the PRO CODES Act
As a farmer and businessman, I commend our state leaders for their commitment to upgrading infrastructure, paving the way for North Carolina to become a thriving economic hub. From border to border, we can witness firsthand how investments are rejuvenating roads, bridges, and utilities, providing a solid foundation for long-term growth.
Op-Ed: Respecting the Rule of Law: North Carolina Must Count Every Vote
As elected Republicans serving North Carolina, we are compelled to speak out against a proposal that could undermine one of the core tenets of our democracy: the people’s right to vote. Recent comments from Rep. Andy Harris, head of the House Freedom Caucus, suggesting that North Carolina’s legislature should consider awarding its electoral votes to Donald Trump before the votes are even counted, are troubling and antithetical to conservative principles.
Op-Ed: North Carolina's health plans aren't broken. Don't fix them.
As a business owner, I know a thing or two about competition. Achieving success requires a sense of mission, wisdom, effective management, and – most importantly – dedicated employees.
OP ED: School Choice? Or Schools’ Choice?
Decisions about education are some of the most important decisions families – and therefore state leaders – make. Just as parents consider the many school choices available in North Carolina, lawmakers are making choices about where to put our taxpayer dollars to yield the best outcomes for our children.
Op Ed: North Carolina Must Choose Wisely on March 5th
As our state’s March 5th presidential primary approaches, North Carolinians will be faced with an important choice. After the last few years of record inflation thanks to wasteful government spending, a broken immigration system, and the American energy spigot being turned off, it’s obvious that the Biden administration is not up to the task of effectively leading our country.
No New Taxes On Tobacco Harm Reduction Products
Access to better, safer alternatives to cigarettes is once again under attack, this time in North Carolina where lawmakers are considering a new tax on nicotine pouches. Proposals such as these have become all too familiar as more and more lawmakers look at ways to restrict access to reduced harm products that adults use as alternatives to tobacco products.
Op Ed - Senator Sawyer: It’s not just students who have a stake in higher ed reforms
Business owners, educators, students, and North Carolinians at every corner of our state had to adapt to extraordinary circumstances over the past two years. From online learning to labor shortages, North Carolinians have been tenacious in tackling some of our state’s biggest challenges. Representing those families, business owners, and health care workers in the North Carolina Senate has been the honor of my life.
Op Ed: Laurie Moody - American Families Need Access to Paid Family Leave
Benjamin Franklin gave us many great words of wisdom. One of his best lines is that we should “do well by doing good.” While this ideal may have worked in the politics and government of early American history in the 1700’s, we don’t see much of that sentiment in today’s public policy. People of all political stripes (right, middle, left and those not involved at all) are tired of the fighting and looking to support policies that exemplify the words of Mr. Franklin.