RALEIGH — Before the United States had a Congress, North Carolina had a Congress — and this week marks its 250th birthday.
All in Federal Government
Cooper and Granholm announce federal funding to strengthen power grid and increase renewable energy capacity
Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to announce new funding through the Department of Energy to enhance North Carolina’s electrical grid and increase capacity for renewable energy storage.
Budd Statement on Death of Hamas Political Leader
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran:
John Hood: Don’t Overlook Down-Ballot Races
RALEIGH — I have no idea who will be elected president this November. Respectfully, neither do you.
John Hood: Suppress freedom at your peril
During each election cycle, we are treated to an endless parade of politicians extolling freedom. Given how many of them subsequently vote to restrict our freedom in myriad ways, we have ample reason to be skeptical about politicians.
NC Senate Democratic Caucus Endorses Kamala Harris for President
In a unanimous decision, all 20 members of the North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President, following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek re-election.
Budd, Lummis Introduce Bill to Adopt ‘Permit By Rule’ to Federal Permitting
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have introduced the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act.
Governor Cooper Statement on President Joe Biden's Decision Not to Seek Re-election
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election:
Budd Introduces Bill to Help Job-Seekers Access Skills Development Programs
The legislation would help businesses streamline the process for assisting job seekers in accessing skills development programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) Act.
Op-Ed: Mounting national debt
I was disappointed to see both candidates in the recent presidential debate fail to discuss what was among the most important questions: how they would handle the mounting national debt.
Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates ghost guns—untraceable weapons often made at home from kits—like other firearms. In an amicus brief filed in Garland v. VanDerStok, Attorney General Stein and a coalition of 24 attorneys general urged the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court decision that overturned the ghost gun rule, arguing that the rule is a common-sense measure to prevent gun violence and help law enforcement solve crimes.
Governor Cooper Joins US Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg for First S-Line Project Groundbreaking and Blue Ridge Road Construction Site Visit
Governor Roy Cooper joined US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in Raleigh for the first groundbreaking of the S-Line Project, the major infrastructure project that will revitalize the Southeast Corridor of passenger rail, and a visit to the Blue Ridge Road construction site, a project that will improve traffic flow, access, and efficiency along the Raleigh Beltline.
John Hood: Carolina Dispute Helped Provoke Revolution
RALEIGH — As we once again celebrate our country’s birthday, might I suggest we spare a moment to consider our state’s role in the dramatic story of American independence?
Governor Cooper Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in Moyle v. United States
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States:
Governor Cooper Comments on Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Access to Medication Abortions
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms the right to access abortion medication across the country.
Update from Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement: "As a physician I have, for the last 30 years, taken care of thousands and thousands of patients. It is now my turn to be one.”
North Carolina's April Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from March’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent.
Congresswoman Ross Hosts Affordable Housing Roundtable with HUD, NC and Local Leaders
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) hosted a renter-focused affordable housing roundtable at Dorcas Ministries with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development North Carolina office, the Raleigh Housing Authority (RHA), Wake County Department of Affordable Housing & Community Revitalization, and other state and local organizations.
John Hood: On Charlotte Murders, Biden Blew It
RALEIGH — When officers from the U.S. Marshal Service, the N.C. Department of Adult Correction, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and other agencies approached a home in eastern Charlotte on April 29, their purpose was to serve warrants on a fugitive named Terry Clark Hughes Jr.
Op-Ed: Recent Tragedies Reveal the Danger of Reckless Open Border Policies
The debate surrounding immigration and border security dominates in Washington, yet Congress has little to show for it. Protecting our border and reintroducing law and order to our broken immigration system should be goals shared by every one of our elected officials.