In a series of disastrous decisions last Friday, the liberal majority on the North Carolina Supreme Court made it easier for killers and child predators to avoid consequences of their crimes and declared open season on North Carolina businesses.
Published: Saturday, June 13th, 2020 @ 2:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Cooper administration supports North Carolinians’ right to gather and peacefully protest in the wake of the horrific death of George Floyd, officials say, even as the spread of COVID-19 remains a concern.
Published: Thursday, June 4th, 2020 @ 11:42 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On a day when North Carolina officials called for strong leadership, it’s unclear who’s actually in charge.
Published: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 @ 4:54 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the leaders of the Golden L.E.A.F. Foundation encouraging them to ensure women and minority-owned businesses receive an equitable portion of recently approved COVID-19 relief funding.
Published: Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 @ 5:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The coronavirus has every business in different ways. Some businesses are seeing heightened revenue from delivery sales, like Amazon, while others going bankrupt.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2020 @ 10:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Thousands of small business loan applications from North Carolina businesses and pending, but state lawmakers are broadening the pool of applicants.
Published: Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 @ 6:27 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina’s economy has been devastated by the decisions of Gov. Roy Cooper and state and local officials in their attempt to ameliorate the effects of COVID-19.
Published: Monday, April 27th, 2020 @ 9:20 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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With massive unemployment forced on the people of North Carolina by government decree, the State should sharply curtail and preferably halt its state run gambling business.
Published: Thursday, April 9th, 2020 @ 9:56 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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North Carolina will have to ramp up its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic before thinking about restarting its economy, a roadmap by Scott Gottlieb warns.
Published: Sunday, April 5th, 2020 @ 3:39 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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As North Carolina fights the coronavirus, the General Assembly should take a few simple, smart steps to keep public education on track and the economy afloat, experts say.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 11:23 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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As coronavirus cases continue to rise in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a statewide stay-at-home order during a March 27 news conference.
Published: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 6:39 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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While Washington politicians bicker over a massive coronavirus rescue package, North Carolina businesses and nonprofits are scrambling to help patch the economy.
Published: Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 @ 8:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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This week, Civitas Action released its annual state legislative rankings for 2019.
Published: Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 @ 4:16 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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During 2018, North Carolina lost some 338,000 private-sector jobs, or 9.1 percent of the total. Did you happen to notice this economic catastrophe?
Published: Thursday, December 5th, 2019 @ 9:18 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Here’s a look at a few items which may not have attracted big headlines over the final 48 hours of a hectic week on Jones Street
Published: Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 @ 10:31 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson, won’t seek re-election when his term expires next year, but he’s far from finished.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 1:28 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Lawmakers have offered several proposals to repair the broken, outdated way the state governs alcohol through the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2019 @ 2:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Restaurateurs and retailers are getting behind a move by House lawmakers that would fix the antiquated way North Carolina stores, distributes, and sells spirits.
Published: Saturday, May 18th, 2019 @ 6:07 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The Senate has overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 86, which could make high-quality, affordable health care insurance available to tens of thousands of North Carolina residents lacking coverage.
Published: Saturday, March 30th, 2019 @ 11:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The Senate has overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 86, which could make high-quality, affordable health care insurance available to tens of thousands of North Carolina residents lacking coverage.
Published: Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 @ 10:01 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina continues to make progress recovering from Hurricane Florence, with more than $895 million in state and federal resources already approved, Governor Roy Cooper said Wednesday
Published: Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 @ 4:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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In advance of the Veterans Day, Governor Roy Cooper has declared November Military Family Appreciation Month and November 5 - 9, 2018 to be Veterans Small Business Week.
Published: Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 @ 3:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Walmart has low prices for all kinds of products, from clothing to shoes to groceries and almost everything in between
Published: Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 @ 12:11 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina lawmakers and the business community have been watching Amazon's search for a second headquarters with bated breath
Published: Friday, January 19th, 2018 @ 3:03 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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North Carolina House Bill 56 got a lot of press earlier this fall when the General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto of the legislation
Published: Monday, December 4th, 2017 @ 9:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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That $10 pair of pants you find now at your local discount store? Prepare to see the price jump to $12
Published: Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 @ 9:33 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Senate leaders are proposing a $1 billion middle class tax reduction plan that would lower personal and corporate income taxes, increase mortgage interest deductions, and allow for unlimited medical and charitable tax deductions
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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As legislative Republicans return to Raleigh, additional tax reforms will be on their agenda
Published: Friday, January 27th, 2017 @ 3:26 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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During his first two years in the U.S. Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has established himself as a leading voice for bipartisan immigration reforms.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 @ 3:22 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Pat McCrory, Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Total Quality Logistics LLC (TQL) will open a new facility in High Point
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2016 @ 12:49 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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After Republicans won their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, and particularly after they won the U.S. Senate in 2014, the nation's capital became a place of active inaction
Published: Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 @ 2:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Following is part of an article series sent by incumbent Governor McCrory following Gubernatorial Debate on October 18 with Roy Cooper
Published: Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 @ 5:06 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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This week saw Senator Burr campaign throughout the state, speaking to county Republican groups and touring North Carolina businesses.
Published: Monday, October 10th, 2016 @ 9:25 am
By: Russell Allen
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