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Protecting children from harm is difficult enough. Thousands of apps are making it even harder. The App Store Accountability Act (https://james.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=247) offers a federal solution to protect children online.

North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) commends the North Carolina Senate for its decisive action in advancing House Bill 442. In its current form, this landmark legislation would prohibit large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling in North Carolina's juvenile fish nurseries. The Senate passed the legislation with a resounding 39-2 vote. The organization now urges the North Carolina House of Representatives to swiftly pass this critical protection measure.

Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval to a bill that will save all North Carolinians billions of dollars by removing arbitrary carbon reduction goals and prioritizing reliable, least-cost energy sources.

RALEIGH — Nonviolent protests have a venerable history in North Carolina and beyond. Violent protests — that is, riots — have an ignominious one. A broadly recognized distinction? You might think so. Alas, you’d be wrong.

Governor Stein has appointed the following to the North Carolina Awards Committee: 

Tomorrow, the N.C. Senate Health Care Committee will meet to consider a bill banning synthetic hemp products in the state and regulating the sale of delta-9 products, including drinks and gummies.

(Raleigh, N.C.) — The Department of State Treasurer (DST) has notified local governments of their second round of interest-free loans for Hurricane Helene relief. This round of Cashflow Loans uses the remaining $34.4M provided by the legislature in the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024.

RALEIGH — Ever written your congressman? I have. I always get a prompt and cordial, if bland, reply. Back in 1988, I actually spent a few weeks as a Capitol Hill intern reading and drafting responses to constituent correspondence. I’ve never written more boring prose (although longtime readers of mine might well disagree).

Governor Josh Stein signed six bills into law today, including measures to modernize state investments, support veteran law enforcement officers, and expand access to social work services. From improving pension investment flexibility to easing licensure for out-of-state social workers, these new laws aim to strengthen public services and workforce capacity across North Carolina.

As Congress hammers out the details of the Republican majority’s signature tax package, North Carolina families are watching closely. We’ve heard promises that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will deliver real relief to working families. With that goal in mind, Senator Thom Tillis has a clear opportunity be a leader as the Senate makes their changes by ensuring the expanded Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is included in the final legislation.