RALEIGH — When my colleagues and I call ourselves Freedom Conservatives, it’s a pretty good tell that we believe freedom is essential to human flourishing — and that we place a high priority on conserving freedom for future generations.
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Judges side with Stein in lawsuit over control of NC elections board, striking down GOP-led law
A panel of North Carolina judges struck down a new Republican-led law Wednesday that sought to move the state’s elections board under the control of the GOP state auditor — siding with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and declaring the law unconstitutional.
Trump Administration Approves Governor Stein’s Housing Recovery Action Plan for Western North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help western North Carolina rebuild following Hurricane Helene. When compared to other states’ performance over the past decade, North Carolina submitted its Helene Action Plan to HUD in the shortest amount of time following a major hurricane.
Governor Stein Appeals FEMA Decision to Not Renew 100% Match
(RALEIGH) Governor Stein today appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA’s decision not to extend its 100 percent match for eligible Helene costs.
Governor Stein Celebrates Exceptional North Carolinians at Long Leaf Pine and Laurel Wreath Presentation
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein inducted eight North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their lifelong careers in public service. He also presented the Laurel Wreath to two North Carolinians who have made outstanding contributions to sports or athletics.
US appeals court pauses NC elections board action in the Supreme Court election case
A federal appeals court ordered the State Board of Elections not to send information to overseas or military absentee voters about providing photo ID, granting a stay that Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs requested. It’s the latest development in the nearly six-month-old dispute over last November’s election for an associate justice seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
John Hood: Carolinian Championed Freedom for All
RALEIGH — As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial — Americans launched their rebellion against British rule 250 years ago this month at Lexington and Concord — I’ve been writing a series of columns chronicling the contributions North Carolinians made to the birth of our great nation.
Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 8
RALEIGH — Chief Justice Paul Newby announced the following appointment effective June 1, 2025:
Op-Ed: The expansion of the 6 GHz band has improved Wi-Fi speeds
Living in rural North Carolina, I've witnessed a remarkable transformation in our schools and communities over the past five years. As a school board member serving Stanly County I've seen how a key decision made by the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump in April 2020 has created tangible benefits for our students, teachers, and families.
Governor Josh Stein Outlines Priorities to Keep North Carolina’s Kids Safe from Child Abuse & Neglect
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, North Carolina Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai joined advocates and law enforcement officers at the SAFEChild Advocacy Center to raise awareness of the ongoing tragedy of child abuse and neglect. They also highlighted April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 28 as Children’s Advocacy Center Day.
NC Senate Gives Final Approval to Responsible Spending Plan
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval to its 2025-27 fiscal biennium budget, which includes additional tax relief for all North Carolinians, pay increases for state employees and teachers, funding for hurricane recovery needs, and targeted reductions to rein in unnecessary government spending.
Responsible Budget Proposal Receives Bipartisan Support
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate tentatively approved its 2025-27 fiscal biennium budget, which includes additional tax relief for all North Carolinians, pay increases for state employees and teachers, funding for hurricane recovery needs, and targeted reductions to rein in unnecessary government spending.
Action to Protect Military and Overseas Voters in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Today, Riggs for Our Courts senior advisor Dory MacMillan shared the following statement on Justice Riggs’ motion for a stay and injunction in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect military and overseas voters:
Governor Stein Announces Superior Court Appointment
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
John Hood: Three Ways Our State Governs Differently
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s motto is a Latin phrase: Esse quam videri. Popularized by the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero, who likely first read the Greek version from Plato and Aeschylus, the phrase means “to be rather than to seem.”
DEQ provides funding for projects to reduce flood risks in North Carolina communities
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint (Blueprint) is working with North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) to implement infrastructure projects to reduce flooding and associated damaged. DEQ is providing over $3.9 million for three NCEM projects that will target flooding in Greenville, Fayetteville and Sanford.
The Department of State Treasurer Announces Bonds Sold for Statewide Transportation Projects
The Department of State Treasurer sold $300 million of bonds today to pay for transportation projects throughout North Carolina.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches Settlement with Landlord to Stop Using RealPage’s Unlawful Software
Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached a settlement with Cortland Management LLC, one of the landlords he sued in January for illegally working with other landlords and using RealPage’s AI software to raise North Carolinians’ rents. C
John Hood: Where New York Beats North Carolina
RALEIGH — For more than a decade, the North Carolina General Assembly has pursued a prudent and successful strategy of making our state one of the best places in the country to live, work, and invest.
DNC Chair Ken Martin’s Statement on Today’s North Carolina Supreme Court Ruling
For nearly six months, in baseless suit after suit, disgraced candidate Jefferson Griffin has attacked North Carolina voters after losing the race to become a justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court last November and refusing to concede