RALEIGH, N.C. -- Over the weekend, the News & Observe r published a story entitled While you were sleeping: North Carolina legislators restrict access to public records . This piece has stirred great controversy and debate over one particular provision which, according to a press relea
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- The latest ECU poll, conducted June 22-25, shows a virtual tie in the race for president in North Carolina, with former Vice President Joe Biden leading President Donald Trump among registered voters by one percentage point (45% to 44%). The state’s contest for United States Sena
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Legislation requiring Governor Roy Cooper to obtain Council of State approval before imposing additional restrictions and prohibitions on North Carolinians passed the General Assembly last week. Senate Bill 105: Clarify Emergency Powers strengthens the Emergency Management
by Emma Schambach, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order requiring face masks made North Carolina businesses responsible for enforcement. But they weren’t given directions about how to comply until the order had taken effect. Cooper on June 24 ordere
by Jeanette Doran The Governor issued yet another order on June 24. This one imposing a statewide “face covering” requirement. In Executive Order 147 , Cooper ordered the use of face coverings by most North Carolinians whether they are inside or outside, unless an exception applies
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lt. Governor Dan Forest
by John Hood As soon as he heard the news that a mob had torn down statues on the grounds of North Carolina’s State Capitol on the evening of June 19, Gov. Roy Cooper realized his mistake. He had not been clear enough in instructing his aides, including Secretary of Public Safety
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law on June 26, 2020: Senate Bill 811: Connect NC Park Facilities Operating Reserves Senate Bill 812: Agricultural Sciences Center Funds Senate Bill 814: NC Promise Tuition Plan Funds
300 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lt. Governor Dan Forest released the following statement on June 25: "Today, I notified Governor Cooper that, as a member of the Council of State, I will be suing his administration for violating the Emergency Management Act. The Governor has repeatedly igno
