RALEIGH — The 2024 election cycle will be one for the history books — be they about American politics generally or North Carolina specifically.
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Reelection
Raleigh, N.C. – Congresswoman Deborah Ross released the following statement on her reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives serving North Carolina’s Second Congressional District:
Causey reminds of state law prohibiting penalizing consumers for Helene related claims
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued a new bulletin to the insurance industry, reminding insurers to follow state law and not penalize certain consumers in Hurricane Helene-related claims.
John Hood: Candidates Should Have Talked About Roads
During the homestretch of the 2024 election, I complained repeatedly about the absence of serious engagement by presidential and congressional candidates with the critical issue of the national debt.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill, SB 743, Into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Budd Statement on Death of Hamas Leader Sinwar
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after the Israeli Defense Forces killed Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023 attacks.
Cooper and Buttigieg survey storm damage and receive updates on recovery efforts
Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton. The Governor and Secretary Buttigieg also visited a damaged section of I-40.
Governor Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell Meet with Military Leaders in Western North Carolina
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell met with U.S. Northern Command Commander General Gregory Guillot and Dual Status Commander Brigadier General Wes Morrison in Western North Carolina. More than 2,500 Soldiers and Airmen are now working in Western North Carolina with approximately 500 more on their way.
Gov. Cooper warns Robinson could hurt Trump’s North Carolina chances
Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that he believed Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s presence on the ballot could hurt former President Donald Trump’s chances of winning the battleground state this November.
North Carolina's August Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted August 2024 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
Budd Supports Restoring Veterans Benefits After VA Mismanagement
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after supporting legislation that covers the short-term funding gap in veterans benefits created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) failure to properly estimate how many dollars were necessary to cover benefits through the fiscal year.
Budd Joins Letter Calling Out VP Harris Mismanagement of Broadband Funds
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris regarding her egregious mismanagement of federal broadband initiatives.
John Hood: Debates will inform state voters
RALEIGH — Brace yourself. The arrival of Labor Day traditionally begins the homestretch of electoral campaigns. You may well join millions of fellow voters in utter exhaustion with the politics of 2024. But I promise you the candidates and their surrogates are raring to run this final leg of the race.
RFK sues to have name removed from NC ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed suit Friday to have his name removed from North Carolina’s election ballot. Kennedy went to court a day after the State Board of Elections voted 3-2 to reject his request to drop his name from the list of presidential candidates.
OPINION: War on 3rd parties could come back to haunt Dems in November
For years, the Carolina Journal has been following Democratic Party efforts to keep third parties off the ballot. The Democrat strategy makes some sense practically, since the fewer left-of-center options there are, the more Democrats can dominate that voter pool. But it was always a strategy with some risks.
Cooper delivers remarks ahead of Harris nomination
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper set the stage Thursday night to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris before she accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president at the Democrat National Convention in Chicago.
John Hood: First congress met in North Carolina
RALEIGH — Before the United States had a Congress, North Carolina had a Congress — and this week marks its 250th birthday.
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.