Pro-growth tax reform has paid big dividends, at both the state and federal levels, but if I had to pick a top priority for economic policymaking in 2025, it would be to go bigger on regulatory reform.
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Governor Cooper announces Hurricane Helene federal cost share adjustment is approved
Governor Roy Cooper announced that President Biden has agreed to North Carolina’s request to cover 90% of Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Other Needs Assistance. The federal government typically covers 75% of the cost.
Representative Lowery calls on Governor-Elect Stein to ensure equitable representation for NC's native tribes
Representative Jarrod Lowery (R – Robeson County) released a letter addressed to Governor-elect Josh Stein expressing concerns over the appointment of Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) as chairman of the transition team for the Department of Administration.
Riggs files brief with state board of Elections to ensure North Carolinians' lawful votes count
Counsel for Justice Allison Riggs, who has won the contest for NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat Six, filed a brief with the North Carolina State Board of Elections in re protests of Jefferson Griffin, Ashlee Adams, Frank Sossamon and Stacie McGinn.
NC Senate Democrats Elect Sydney Batch as New Leader, Replacing Dan Blue
North Carolina Senate Democrats elected state Sen. Sydney Batch as their new minority leader on Monday, replacing longtime leader Sen. Dan Blue. This change in leadership comes after Republicans maintained their supermajority in the Senate during the November elections.
North Carolina Supreme Court Race Remains Tight Following Recount
The incredibly close North Carolina Supreme Court race continues as a machine recount of over 5.5 million ballots resulted in no change to the vote margin between the two candidates. Democrat Allison Riggs maintains a slim lead over her Republican challenger, Jefferson Griffin, with a difference of only 734 votes.
Timely Read for Our Troubled Times
If you think what has made 2024 memorable is a chaotic political campaign featuring multiple assassination attempts, a first-ever switcheroo at the top of the ticket, and the second-ever election of an American president to non-consecutive terms in office, consider yourself a political junkie.
Budd, Kaine Introduce Bill to Incentivize Landowners to Participate in Military Land Use Program
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have introduced the Incentivizing REPI Sales Act. The bipartisan bill provides financial incentives for landowners to sell land for inclusion in a program to maintain military readiness and promote environmental conservation.
Op-Ed: The fight for public education in the wake of Hurricane Helene
The devastation brought by Hurricane Helene to western North Carolina has left communities grappling with significant loss and upheaval. As we witness the aftermath, one thing is clear: the path to recovery will require time, commitment, and considerable resources.
Attorney General Josh Stein Reaches $2.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced a $2,505,000 settlement to resolve allegations that Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare Services, LLC, a behavioral health business in Lumberton and Maxton, and its owners, Bertha Hutchinson and Virgil Hutchinson, submitted false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program. The settlement was reached in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on Certificate of Need for Western North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein today shared the following statement after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) granted a Certificate of Need application for additional beds in Weaverville to AdventHealth. Attorney General Stein had previously written to NCDHHS asking it to reject Mission Hospital’s application.
Ross, Carter, Krishnamoorthi, Bentz Lead Letter Calling on DOJ to Investigate PBMs’ Role in Opioid Crisis
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC) joined Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Cliff Bentz (R-OR) in sending a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the role pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) may have played in the opioid crisis.
Budd Statement on Murder of American Hostage Omer Neutra
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that U.S.-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra was killed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7, 2023 attacks. His body remains in Gaza.
NC Senate Approves Resolution to Impose Term Limits on Congress
On Monday December 2nd, 2024, the NC Senate voted to approve House Joint Resolution 151, which would create an application by the General Assembly to Congress requesting a limited Convention of the States for the purpose of proposing a United States Constitutional amendment to impose term limits on members of Congress.
John Hood: Down-Ballot Races Show Modest Shift
RALEIGH — Now that the counting of ballots is more-or-less complete, let’s take another look back at the results of the 2024 elections — with a particular emphasis on contests closer to the bottom than the top of the ballot.
Senate Overrides Gov. Cooper's Veto of Senate Bill 382
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 382.
Voter ID Requirement, Income Tax Cap Constitutional Amendments Clear Senate
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate voted to put two constitutional amendments on the November 2026 general election ballot. The voter ID measure would ensure that all voters, not just those voting in person, would be required to show a photo ID to vote. The tax cap measure would lower the maximum income tax rate the state can impose.
Hand parents the keys to teen online safety
As a father, I have a responsibility to protect my family. Our adversaries come in many forms, but in recent years, it is the poisonous content that makes its way onto children’s phones that gives me concern. Parents across the nation understand all too well the consequences of overexposure to digital devises and acknowledge that keeping inappropriate material off our kids’ screens starts with common-sense policies that put us parents at the forefront of our children’s online experience.
NC GOP leaders muster only bogus explanations for shameless power grab
In case you ever wondered, here’s a sure indicator that a politician has been caught doing something sketchy and underhanded.
Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:
Senate Bill 382: Disaster Relief-3/Budget/Various Law Changes