New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman again found himself trying to explain away an awkward situation today, as he apparently once again pulled the Capitol fire alarm whilst attempting to flush a urinal.
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 @ 12:36 am
By: Babylon Bee
|
Beaufort County's Commissioners will be asked to support School Choice completely as an ideal in the educational process, dedicated to evolve to better serve the entire public.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 4:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
|
This Week in Raleigh
Published: Friday, August 11th, 2023 @ 11:10 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
|
The North Carolina House, Senate, and governor have each released their budget proposals for the upcoming biennium
Published: Monday, July 3rd, 2023 @ 8:09 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
When the new North Carolina General Assembly session commences in January 2023, a mix of old and new faces will be present, along with revisiting some old issues and brand-new ones.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 7:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
A recently released report by a nonprofit organization says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to North Carolina hospitals complying with a federal price transparency law put in place two years ago.
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 8:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
|
North Carolina lawmakers cut taxes in the last biennium budget, lowering the dollar amount workers owe to the state.
Published: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 @ 10:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
An anti-rioting bill quickly won approval in the North Carolina House on Feb. 8 after six Democrats threw their support behind the measure.
Published: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 @ 3:05 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
Sen. Bill Rabon, R-Brunswick, has filed the NC Compassionate Care Act (S. B. 3), a bill that legalizes medical marijuana. It was the first bill filed in North Carolina’s state Senate on Wednesday, the first day of bill filing.
Published: Thursday, February 9th, 2023 @ 2:28 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
On Tuesday, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced committee assignments for House members of the 2023-24 legislative biennium.
Published: Friday, February 3rd, 2023 @ 5:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
|
Members of the North Carolina Senate were sworn into office Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2023 long session for the state legislature.
Published: Sunday, January 29th, 2023 @ 10:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
Lots of decisions to be made
Published: Sunday, January 29th, 2023 @ 8:05 am
By: Countrygirl1411
|
North Carolina House rule change for veto votes without notice is less of a difference than it seems
Published: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 @ 10:15 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly will hold opening ceremonies to kick off the 2023 legislative session. In odd-numbered years, legislators hold a “long session” starting in January.
Published: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 @ 10:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
|
A new working paper published in the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that the link between Medicaid expansion and improved rates of adult mortality is not as clear as previous research has suggested.
Published: Friday, January 27th, 2023 @ 5:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
North Carolina’s decade of economic success deserves celebration. Even more so, however, it is worth applauding the important steps toward reform that state lawmakers have undertaken over the past decade.
Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 @ 9:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
|
On Friday, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and other allied abortion advocates dropped their challenges to five different North Carolina laws pertaining to abortions.
Published: Saturday, January 14th, 2023 @ 3:37 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
The 2021 long session brought North Carolina a “First in Freedom” budget, with pro-growth tax cuts which will continue to reward taxpayers in 2023 and beyond.
Published: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 @ 12:45 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
|
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell had some good news to share regarding pension systems in the state at his monthly “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Dec. 6.
Published: Saturday, January 7th, 2023 @ 10:00 am
By: Carolina Journal
|
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey called for more security at state power substations this week following the vandalization in Moore County that left tens of thousands of people in the dark for four days.
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2023 @ 4:26 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
According to Catherine Truitt, N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the limited nature of North Carolina’s accountability on public schools.
Published: Thursday, January 5th, 2023 @ 6:29 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
As 35,000 residents of Moore County remain without power, questions are being raised about what lawmakers in the General Assembly could do next year to address physical sabotage of the power grid or cyber-attacks.
Published: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 @ 2:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
On Monday, the N.C. Senate Senate Republican Caucus elected its leadership team, keeping Sen. Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, in the role of Senate president pro tempore, frequently simplified to Senate leader.
Published: Saturday, December 24th, 2022 @ 4:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
|
North Carolina places 10th in the nation for its tax environment, according to new rankings from the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 11:31 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
I’ve been attending too many funerals of friends lately, perhaps a further sign of my advancing age.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 12:34 pm
By: Tom Campbell
|
NC House Speaker Tim Moore will serve a historic fifth term as speaker when the long session convenes in January.
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 5:46 pm
By: Carolina Journal
|
N.C. House and Senate pleased overall with the results of the General Election.
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 1:59 am
By: Carolina Journal
|
Political experts say that Republicans don't necessarily need a supermajority in both chambers to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes next year. A handful of moderate Democrats could be convinced to break ranks and side with the GOP.
Published: Monday, November 14th, 2022 @ 7:54 am
By: Carolina Journal
|