President Joe Biden visited North Carolina to speak at a local community center about Bidenomics and our nation's economy.
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Statement Ahead of Biden Admin’s Attempt to Spin Disastrous Presidency
President Joe Biden will be in North Carolina to tout the fallacy that his administration’s economic policies have helped the state. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Op-Ed: The Affordable Connectivity Program drives progress for North Carolinians and Beyond
No single effort has done as much to bring better internet to more people than the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Launched two years ago during the pandemic, ACP has helped over 22 million households in the United States get in-home internet access, creating a truly connected generation across the country.
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on Court Blocking JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement after a federal court blocked JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. Attorney General Stein and the attorneys general from California, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice to challenge the proposed merger.
John Hood: North Carolina should quit this club
RALEIGH — When it comes to regulating nurses, North Carolina is in an increasingly exclusive club. Unfortunately, the cost of our club membership far exceeds any benefits.
NC Labor Commissioner candidate Hardister criticizes proposed safety rules
Raleigh, NC- Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Guilford), candidate for NC Labor Commissioner, issued a statement in response to two infectious disease petitions that were submitted to the NC Department of Labor (DOL).
Murphy Votes to Restore Buy America Requirements for EV Chargers
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement after voting in favor of S.J. Res. 38, to overturn the Federal Highway Administration’s rule relating to ‘Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers.’
Governor Cooper Urges Congressional Leaders to Support the Bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Extension Act
Governor Roy Cooper today urged Congressional leaders to support the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Extension Act. This legislation will provide $7 billion to continue the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and ensure millions of low-income U.S. households stay connected to reliable high-speed internet when current funding is projected to end in mid-2024.
A Roadmap to Efficiency: Modernizing North Carolina's DMV through Privatization
As a state Senator and as co-chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, I have a front-row seat to the challenges and opportunities facing North Carolina's transportation sector. A pressing issue at the forefront is the modernization of our Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The recent state budget has mandated a study, due by May 1, on the potential privatization of the DMV, a move that could revolutionize customer service and save the state millions of dollars annually.
John Hood: Three Republicans Vie to Challenge Marshall
Our state’s constitutional system mirrors the federal system in some ways. North Carolina has three branches of government, for example. We have a bicameral legislature. And we have a judiciary composed of trial courts, a court of appeals, and a supreme court.
Op-Ed: A Roadmap to Efficiency: Modernizing North Carolina's DMV through Privatization
As a state Senator and as co-chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, I have a front-row seat to the challenges and opportunities facing North Carolina's transportation sector. A pressing issue at the forefront is the modernization of our Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
GOP Labor Commissioner candidate Luke Farley opposes proposed new COVID workplace mandates
Luke Farley, the conservative Republican candidate for N.C. Labor Commissioner, announced his opposition to new COVID workplace mandates being considered by the N.C. Labor Department.
Retired Colonel Laurie Buckhout on leadership, politics, and governance
Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Buckhout (R) is campaigning throughout Congressional District 1 to unseat incumbent Rep. Don Davis (D) in the 2024 election. The self-described constitutional conservative believes her military background provides her with leadership skills that would benefit her constituents. She also believes the current Republican Party is fractured.
Op-Ed: Time is Ticking on the ACP & Rural America is Waiting
Access to high-speed internet plays an increasingly significant role in today’s modern, digital world. It fuels daily life, enabling healthcare access, communication with loved ones, online learning and more. However, internet access is still out of reach for too many states across the U.S. North Carolina is one of these states, home to around 500,000 households who are either underserved or completely disconnected from internet access.
Governor Cooper Announces $26.7 Million in Funding for 114 Electric School Buses
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will receive $26.7 million in federal funds to purchase 114 electric school buses as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Grant Program.
Rep. Bell Recognized as 2023 Defender of Public Safety by N.C. Sheriffs' Association
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) has recognized Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) as a 2023 Defender of Public Safety for the important work done during the 2023 legislative session to protect public safety in North Carolina.
Op-Ed: Did Mark Robinson break the law during his 2020 campaign?
Dear Lt. Gov. Robinson, A year from now, you could be sworn in as the new Governor of North Carolina. A week later, you could be charged with criminal violations from an ongoing investigation into more than $500,000 of apparent illegal activity related to your 2020 campaign. Illegal cash donations; contributions in illegal amounts and from illegal donors; illegal cash withdrawals; illegal credit card charges and illegal expenses; illegal disclosure of financial transactions.
John Hood: New Evidence Confirms Taxes Matter
Ever since Republicans won control of the North Carolina General Assembly in 2010 and began reforming the state’s tax code, progressive critics have argued that taxes play little to no role in shaping economic outcomes.
North Carolina's November County and Area Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 39 of North Carolina’s counties in November 2023, decreased in 17, and remained unchanged in 44. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.9 percent while Buncombe and Swain Counties each had the lowest at 2.6 percent.
John Hood: Time to Celebrate America’s Founding
RALEIGH — For political journalists, a standard tool of the trade is the New Year prediction column. Especially when the date is an even number, signifying the start of a presidential or midterm election cycle, pundits typically offer up a series of forecasts about who will win, who will lose, and whom the losers will blame.