On Thursday, Navy veteran and former senior aide to Congressmen Bishop and Hudson, Chris Maples, announced that he will seek election to represent North Carolina’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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House Democratic Leader Reives Calls for Oversight of No-bid Contracts
According to an article in WRAL, lawmakers have included millions of dollars in no-bid contracts within recent state budgets. These contracts compel agencies like the Department of Public Instruction to work with unproven and largely unaccountable businesses.
National Study: NC Has Third-Highest Charter School Enrollment Growth in the Country
Raleigh, N.C. – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released a nationwide study yesterday analyzing enrollment growth in public charter and district schools.
New Data Shows Science of Reading Works
Raleigh, N.C. – New data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows science of reading legislation championed by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) is paying off.
Sen. Phil Berger Files for Reelection
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) filed for reelection to represent Rockingham and Guilford counties in the North Carolina Senate.
Jeffrey Elmore officially files for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor
State Representative Jeffrey Elmore (R-North Wilkesboro) today officially filed his papers to run for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor. Elmore, a staunch conservative Republican, will be seeking his party’s nomination on March 5, 2024.
Bishop Files to Run for Attorney General
U.S. Representative Dan Bishop filed to run for North Carolina Attorney General Friday, alongside family, friends and supporters.
Lt. Governor Candidate Ben Clark Files for Election
Sen. Ben Clark filed the paperwork to run for Lt. Governor and made his candidacy official on Tuesday.
Ballard, joined by supporters, files candidacy for Lt. Governor
Former Sen. Deanna Ballard filed her paperwork to be a Republican candidate for Lt. Governor.
Senator Berger Announces Interim Committee Appointments
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced appointments to interim committees.
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.”
"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.
Commerce Issues 2024 Economic Development Tier Rankings
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2024 today. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development.
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.