Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Op-Ed: Action Urged on PBM Reform
It is hard enough to manage the high out-of-pocket expenses that come with the prescription medications I rely on without having to worry about greedy insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers using every trick in the book to boost their profits at the expense of patient access and affordability.
Cooper and Stein File Amicus Brief Urging Court to Address Racial Discrimination
RALEIGH: Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein filed an amicus brief in federal court that urges the court to address racial discrimination in the State senate map that violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
Former adviser to Bishop, Hudson files to run in 8th Congressional District
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.
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.
John Hood: Land-Use Rules Cost Us Dearly
RALEIGH — Though polarization is a pervasive and powerful force in our politics, housing policy is one area where cross-ideological coalitions have become increasingly common.
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.
Murphy Introduces Legislation to Prevent Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cuts
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. has introduced legislation, the Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act, a bipartisan measure to prevent the full Medicare physician fee schedule cuts from being implemented on January 1, 2024.
Deborah Ross statement on filing for reelection
Congresswoman Deborah Ross will file for reelection to represent North Carolina’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is running for her third term representing this seat, which includes most of Wake County.
Rep. Mark Walker Officially Files to Run in NC’s Sixth Congressional District
Former pastor and Congressman Mark Walker officially filed to run in NC’s Sixth Congressional District amid an outpouring of support from over 40 members of Congress, sheriffs, and local leaders.
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.
Op-Ed: Something must be done about NC’s oral health care crisis
Approximately 600,000 adults in North Carolina are now receiving Medicaid health coverage as the result of Medicaid expansion this month. Preventing disease and providing early treatment for people is a critical step toward a healthier North Carolina. Unfortunately, despite Medicaid coverage, many of these folks will have limited access to oral health car
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.
John Hood: Can Biden truly contest North Carolina?
How can the Democratic Party hope to win North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes for president next year?
Senator Berger Announces Interim Committee Appointments
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced appointments to interim committees.