In July of last year, the Census Bureau estimated that some 10.8 million people resided in our state. One of the fastest-growing in the country, North Carolina’s population ranks ninth, just below Georgia’s population of 11 million.
North Carolina's December Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.
Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2023 Chief Justice's Professionalism Awards
On Wednesday, January 17, at the joint dinner of the N.C. State Bar and the N.C. Bar Association at the Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel in Raleigh, Chief Justice Paul Newby presented the 2023 Chief Justice's Professionalism Award to the following recipients
Paid Family Leave Would Be a Victory for Conservatives
With all of the issues facing our nation today, it’s often easy to miss the opportunities right in front of us. As a conservative, I believe that families act as the foundation of our society.
Statement From Speaker Moore, Elections Chair Rep. Grey Mills
A federal court has issued an injunction against a small part of SB 747, which recently became law and would further strengthen the security of elections in North Carolina.
John Hood: Labor Race Draws Four GOP Candidates
The commissioner of labor is one of 10 independently elected members of the Council of State, which constitutes the executive branch of North Carolina’s government.
Speaker Tim Moore Statement on President Biden's North Carolina Visit
President Joe Biden visited North Carolina to speak at a local community center about Bidenomics and our nation's economy.
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.