Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced appointments to interim committees.
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Rep. John Bell Files for Re-Election to NC House
On Tuesday, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) officially filed for re-election to House District 10, which encompasses northern and central Wayne County.
Lawsuit challenging NC congressional election map arrives on opening day of candidate filing
Eighteen black and Latino plaintiffs working with Democratic lawyer Marc Elias’ law firm have filed a federal lawsuit to block North Carolina’s new congressional map. They took their case to court on the same afternoon that candidate filing began for the state’s 2024 elections.
Candidate filings off to busy start in NC
A bustling crowd of candidate hopefuls stood in line at the Gov. James G. Martin Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Monday as candidate filing got underway for the 2024 election cycle in North Carolina. The candidate list as of Tuesday morning is available here.
Rep. Jon Hardister Officially Files to Run for NC Labor Commissioner
Raleigh, NC- Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Guilford) officially filed his candidacy with the NC State Board of Election to seek the office of NC Labor Commissioner.
OPINION: Leave concerns about Earls’ controversial comments to the voters
State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls accused conservative colleagues of placing their ideology above the institution, she might have engaged in constitutionally protected political speech.
Representative Maria Cervania Seeks Reelection for House District 41
CARY, N.C. - Representative Maria Cervania announced that she will run for reelection to State House District 41 in 2024. District 41 includes Morrisville, Briar Creek, and parts of Cary. She has served in this office since January of 2023.
Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
“These appointees bring to the bench years of legal experience in the public and private sectors and have served North Carolina and their communities well,” said Governor Cooper. “I appreciate their continued commitment to serving the people of our state.”
WSJ: Arizona School Vouchers Program Largely Benefits Students Already in Private School
According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, Arizona’s universal voucher program is largely benefiting students who were already outside the public school system:
Senator Joyce Krawiec Announces Retirement
Sen. Joyce Krawiec (R-Forsyth) announced she will not seek reelection to her seat in the Senate and plans to retire at the end of her term.
John Hood: Budget Reform Requires Belt and Suspenders
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.
"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.