Although the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tried to address the high cost of prescription drugs, this Forbes article rightly points out the unintended consequences of its "pill penalty.” In the short term, this pill penalty raises the cost of prescription tablets and capsules; in the long term, it stifles important pharmaceutical innovation and research into convenient, easy-to-use pills.
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.
I have countless Veterans in my district and am a Veteran myself and have long championed policies that promote economic growth, public safety, and personal freedom. That’s why I side with President Trump on rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug—a move that would not only facilitate research opportunities in the industry but also establish better regulatory frameworks for businesses and consumers alike.
Linsi Franklin of Wake County describes her struggles getting her son’s medicine approved at a news conference on insurance company prior authorization. (Photo: Lynn Bonner)
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.
A North Carolina House committee gave the green light to a bill allowing the state to invest in cryptocurrency funds on Wednesday, after some lawmakers previously expressed concerns and skepticism with the proposal.
The North Carolina Senate passed a bipartisan bill 41-1 Tuesday requiring public schools to restrict student use “wireless communication devices” during instructional time.
A North Carolina Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill removing Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s ability to challenge federal executive orders.
As a North Carolina business owner, I know how crucial small businesses are to our state’s economy. With over 1 million small businesses supporting nearly 1.8 million jobs, we are the backbone of innovation and job creation
Local governments in western North Carolina have begun to receive interest-free loans as they recover from Helene, State Treasurer Brad Briner said Monday.
By Senator Danny Britt. The fall and winter hunting seasons are an important part of my life, as they are for so many others. For duck hunting, cold and wet are two ideal conditions, and we’ve already had plenty of both here in eastern North Carolina as January and duck hunting season wound down to a close. Hunting is so much a part of our way of life that it’s enshrined in our state constitution.
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate recently introduced a bill that would allow public school students to attend religious instruction during school hours.
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.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate approved Senate Bill 24, which seeks to rein in the sky-high costs of healthcare in the state.
For those who followed abuses by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under President Joe Biden, the first few weeks of the second Trump Administration have been a revelation. From President Trump’s day one decision to freeze rulemaking, to the recent decision to replace Biden-era CFPB director Rohit Chopra, President Trump has lived up to his title as a pro-business and pro-deregulation leader.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein sued Friday to block part of a Republican-led law that limits who he can appoint to vacancies on state courts.
Just hours after a hearing on Judge Jefferson Griffin’s challenge to more than 65,000 ballots in the state Supreme Court election, a state judge upheld the state election board’s rejection of those claims in a late Friday ruling.
RALEIGH, N.C. – Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt attended the first Council of State meeting of this term and emphasized the importance of ensuring North Carolina is future-ready by tackling the child care and early childhood education crisis across the state and supporting our excellent community college system.
I have served the last six years in the North Carolina General Assembly and spent my career running an Independent Pharmacy in Stanly County. From basic prescriptions to life-saving cancer drugs, year-after-year Big Pharma raises prices on medications that people need – and at times, by more than 5,000 percent.
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.
