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Raleigh, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to support two immigration enforcement bills, sending one to Gov. Josh Stein for his consideration and returning the second to the House for approval.

Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate approved a bill that takes critical steps to rein in costly bureaucracy and bring much-needed transparency to our state's rulemaking process.

RALEIGH — In a recent column, I outlined three ways that North Carolina’s system of government differs from that of many other states, including our neighbors. First, I observed that our state constitution unambiguously gives the legislature primacy over public policy while dividing and weakening our executive branch.

Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate unanimously passed House Bill 50, which enables law enforcement officers to stay on the force longer without reducing their retirement benefits. Before the Senate session, House and Senate leaders were joined by law enforcement officers from across the state to recognize and honor their dedication to protecting our citizens.

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.

The double duty drawback incentivizes US cigarette manufacturers to import cigarettes manufactured outside the US and export cigarettes manufactured in the US to avoid federal excises paid on cigarettes sold in the US.  Since a court ruling in 2021 formalized this policy cigarette imports and exports have increased rapidly.

There’s one question that should be put to every candidate in next year’s Congressional elections. Because what’s at stake is not just another seat in the House or Senate, but the future of one of America’s most trusted programs.

RALEIGH — After North Carolina conservatives won control of the General Assembly in 2010, they began a systematic application of supply-side principles to state policy. It’s been a phenomenal success — although I admit others might disagree if their definition of “supply side” differs from mine.

(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today sent a letter to U.S. Senators Tillis and Budd laying out the consequences of the U.S. House reconciliation bill for North Carolina families, including cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). That bill, along with impending expiration of health care marketplace subsidies, could cause nearly half a million North Carolinians to lose their health care.  

While many presidents have talked about unfair trade deals, President Trump has acted to correct them. Through tariffs levied across the board, the president has brought countries from around the world to the negotiating table to work out more favorable agreements.