RALEIGH — Key members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation have it right: unless we do something meaningful about the federal government’s chronic budget deficits, America’s future is in peril.
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"Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler Files for Re-Election
Brown Summit, NC – At the North Carolina Farm Bureau’s annual meeting yesterday in Greensboro, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler spoke about the Agriculture Department’s response to natural disasters – hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts – and committed to run for a sixth term as Commissioner.
Murphy's Federal Election Audit Act Passes Committee on House Administration
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.'s Federal Election Audit Act passed favorably through the Committee on House Administration. This legislation provides federal funds to states that wish to conduct comprehensive post-election audits in an effort to increase transparency and improve election integrity.
Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Jessica Holmes as North Carolina Auditor
Jessica Holmes will serve as North Carolina State Auditor starting Dec. 15, 2023, when current Auditor Beth Wood leaves the post, bringing years of work in government and the law to the job, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday.
Leader Blue and Leader Reives Statement on S749 Preliminary Injunction
Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue and House Democratic Leader Robert Reives released the following statement regarding the three-judge panel's preliminary injunction against S749.
North Carolina's October County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 84 of North Carolina’s counties in October 2023, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in 11. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.9 percent while Swain County had the lowest at 2.6 percent.
Following Governor’s Advocacy, EPA Reverses Approval of Plan to Import Chemours Waste
RALEIGH: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rescinded its approval for imports of waste material containing GenX from a Chemours facility in the Netherlands to the Chemours Fayetteville Works Plant in North Carolina. The EPA notified Governor Cooper by letter today of the decision. Governor Cooper strongly urged the EPA to reverse the original approval in a November 3 letter to the EPA Administrator.
Op-Ed: Support RISEE to incentivize clean energy projects
As a native North Carolinian, I know too well the devastating impacts flooding and natural disasters can have on our coastal communities. I also know the positive impact visionary projects can have in helping protect these communities.
DHHS Sec. Kinsley Puts Harnett’s Most Vulnerable Communities at Risk
In North Carolina, especially in Harnett County, we have always believed that residents in need of behavioral health and I/DD services—those who are most vulnerable—are best served by those in their community.
AFP Action’s endorsement of Nikki Haley highlights the race for second place
Nikki Haley got a boost in her bid for the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday in an endorsement from Americans for Prosperity Action. The Koch group pushed out a campaign to promote the former South Carolina governor and former United Nations ambassador.
Three-judge panel to hold hearing Thursday in Cooper’s election board lawsuit
A three-judge panel will hold a hearing Thursday morning in Raleigh in Gov. Roy Cooper’s challenge of a new state law changing state and county elections board appointments.
Speaker Moore named "Lawmaker of the Year" by NC Fraternal Order of Police
The NC Fraternal Order of the Police (NCFOP) has named NC House Speaker Tim Moore their 2023 "Lawmaker of the Year" for his commitment to North Carolina's law enforcement.
John Hood: Give peace a chance - on trade
Former President Donald Trump has proposed an across-the-board tariff tax of 10% on all imports. How would such an increase in protectionist central planning affect our economy?
Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Costly Health Care Fees
Congressman Murphy introduced the No Fees for EFTs Act, bipartisan legislation to protect health care providers and patients from unnecessary fees associated with electronic fund transfers and payment transactions.
Berry-backed Farley announces plan for medical freedom
On Tuesday, Republican Labor Commissioner candidate Luke Farley, who has been endorsed by former Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, announced his plan to ensure medical freedom and put an end to any effort that would mandate experimental vaccines for workers in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments
RALEIGH: Gov. Cooper has nominated the following member to serve on…
John Hood: Buy Christmas Gifts Without Regrets
Now that the Christmas shopping season has begun in earnest, we are about to witness the ritualistic burning of a straw man. Call it one of many pagan-inspired traditions of the season.
Op-Ed: Sowell laments progressives' history of certainty, dismissiveness
Progressives differ in substantial ways from those who carried the same political label 100 years ago.
John Hood: UNC Professor shaped modern journalism
In 2005, the veteran journalist and professor spoke at an academic conference in San Antonio. “The demassification of the media did not start with the Internet,” he told a room full of people who’d long assumed otherwise.
Leandro plaintiffs seek Berger Jr.’s recusal from upcoming hearing
Plaintiffs in North Carolina’s long-running education funding legal dispute are seeking Justice Phil Berger Jr.’s recusal from the state Supreme Court’s pending hearing in the case. Critics object to Berger considering a case involving his father, the state Senate’s top officer.