By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers presented a $1 billion COVID-19 package during a Tuesday, Sept. 1, news conference. The proposal — which they plan to pass this week during a two-day session — sets the stage for a showdown wit
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Last week the U.S. Small Business Administration granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for homeowners and small businesses that suffered damage from a 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Sparta in Alleghany County on Aug. 9. “This SBA approval will pr
by Julie Havlak , Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — For the first time in state history, the governor is introducing a budget proposal in August. The fiscal year is already under way, but North Carolina’s budget is almost two years old. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, wants t
by Kari Travis, Carolina Journal News Service Though Gov. Roy Cooper will ease some coronavirus restrictions in September, bars and private clubs may remain shuttered, Carolina Journal has learned. If that happens, the industry — already foundering —
by John Hood RALEIGH — As a fiscal conservative, I long for the days when North Carolina had responsible governors who responded to recessionary budget gaps with fortitude and common sense. You know, governors like Bev Perdue, Mike Easley, and Jim Hunt. All three Democratic gov
RALEIGH -- Last week, The Governor’s Office filed a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of the membership of the Rules Review Commission (RRC) as a violation of the North Carolina Constitution’s Separation-of-Powers Clause. The following is from a press re
RALEIGH – Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls and Attorney General Josh Stein announced as co-chairs that the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice , convened by Governor Roy Cooper, adopted two more recommendations during its meeting today. Those include a reco
by Lindsay Marchello, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget proposal would seize millions from school choices programs and divert it to public schools. Cooper’s plan could eventually cripple the programs while at the same time propping up failing public
by John Trump, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gyms are still closed in North Carolina, as Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper remains among a small handful of governors refusing to reopen them. In North Carolina, despite the closures, almost 16% of gym members say they have retur
by Julie Havlak , Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH, N.C. — On August 26, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $25 billion General Fund budget to expand Medicaid, increase unemployment benefits, give teachers higher bonuses, and cut funding to Opportunity Scholarships. Republ
RALEIGH, N.C. -- On Wednesday Governor Roy Cooper today released his recommended budget, dubbed Support for a Determined North Carolina . "Today I am sharing a recommended budget that offers Support for a Determined North Carolina," said Governor Cooper. "The budget I propose
MOREHEAD CITY – The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is seeking public comment on the draft N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program. DCM hosted two free interactive webinars to solicit feedback on Aug. 18 and Aug. 25. The opportunity for open written comment continues
