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Former state legislator and candidate for lieutenant governor Andy Wells has thrown his hat in the ring for the Republican nomination for governor in North Carolina.
Former state legislator and candidate for lieutenant governor Andy Wells has thrown his hat in the ring for the Republican nomination for governor in North Carolina.
 
U.S. House Education Committee Chair Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-NC, is taking aim at the Biden Administration’s recently announced student loan forgiveness action, stating the executive branch is “trampling the rule of law.”
U.S. House Education Committee Chair Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-NC, is taking aim at the Biden Administration’s recently announced student loan forgiveness action, stating the executive branch is “trampling the rule of law.”
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and district attorneys in Durham, Guilford, and Wake counties have filed motions asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state's updated anti-riot law.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein and district attorneys in Durham, Guilford, and Wake counties have filed motions asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state's updated anti-riot law.
 
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, has reported potentially record-setting fundraising totals for the NC Labor Commissioner race, according to a recent press release.
Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, has reported potentially record-setting fundraising totals for the NC Labor Commissioner race, according to a recent press release.
 
North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are among a group of 15 Republican Senators who recently introduced legislation that would repeal changes the Biden Administration made that could negatively impact some home buyers.
North Carolina U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are among a group of 15 Republican Senators who recently introduced legislation that would repeal changes the Biden Administration made that could negatively impact some home buyers.
 
This week on The Debrief, new poll numbers show the current numbers for Republican nominee for governor, plus where N.C. voters stand on voter ID. Gov. Cooper announces an education “State of Emergency,”
This week on The Debrief, new poll numbers show the current numbers for Republican nominee for governor, plus where N.C. voters stand on voter ID. Gov. Cooper announces an education “State of Emergency,”
 
The Carolina Journal has discovered that Congressman Wiley Nickel, D-NC, and Tucker Carlson, two men on polar opposite sides of the political spectrum, are second cousins.
The Carolina Journal has discovered that Congressman Wiley Nickel, D-NC, and Tucker Carlson, two men on polar opposite sides of the political spectrum, are second cousins.
 
VinFast is scheduled to break ground on its $4 billion EV production plant in Moncure, Chatham County next week.
VinFast is scheduled to break ground on its $4 billion EV production plant in Moncure, Chatham County next week.
 
Raleigh is asking the N.C. Court of Appeals to reject a lawsuit from 37 police officers. The police argue that they are owed back "stand-by pay" for work prior to 2018.
Raleigh is asking the N.C. Court of Appeals to reject a lawsuit from 37 police officers. The police argue that they are owed back "stand-by pay" for work prior to 2018.
 
On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections.
On Monday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections.
 
Rep. Ben Moss, R-Richmond, announced Wednesday that he is ending his 2024 primary campaign for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
Rep. Ben Moss, R-Richmond, announced Wednesday that he is ending his 2024 primary campaign for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
 
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor have amended their lawsuit against North Carolina's new abortion law.
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor have amended their lawsuit against North Carolina's new abortion law.
 
A bipartisan bill is on the move in the General Assembly that would require middle and high-school students enrolled in traditional public schools to complete a career development plan.
A bipartisan bill is on the move in the General Assembly that would require middle and high-school students enrolled in traditional public schools to complete a career development plan.
 
Novan Inc., Durham-based medical dermatology company, announced early Monday that it had entered into an agreement to sell all of its assets and was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Novan Inc., Durham-based medical dermatology company, announced early Monday that it had entered into an agreement to sell all of its assets and was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled Sept. 21 for oral arguments in a case involving N.C. State Health Plan coverage of treatments used by transgender patients.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled Sept. 21 for oral arguments in a case involving N.C. State Health Plan coverage of treatments used by transgender patients.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Kannapolis man challenging his federal drug conviction that resulted in a prison sentence of nearly six years.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Kannapolis man challenging his federal drug conviction that resulted in a prison sentence of nearly six years.
 
The Carolina Journal has learned that Jeff Hauser, a current NCGA House staffer and experienced Republican operative, will announce an exploratory committee for the 13th U.S. Congressional District on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, is the district’s incumbent.
The Carolina Journal has learned that Jeff Hauser, a current NCGA House staffer and experienced Republican operative, will announce an exploratory committee for the 13th U.S. Congressional District on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-Wake, is the district’s incumbent.
 
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast continues to produce a mixed bag of news.
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast continues to produce a mixed bag of news.
 
In a split 2-1 ruling, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court's ruling favoring an investment consultant for Lowe's Home Improvement. A former employee sued the consultant on behalf of people enrolled in Lowe's retirement plan.
In a split 2-1 ruling, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court's ruling favoring an investment consultant for Lowe's Home Improvement. A former employee sued the consultant on behalf of people enrolled in Lowe's retirement plan.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses challenges linked to North Carolina’s upcoming Medicaid expansion.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses challenges linked to North Carolina’s upcoming Medicaid expansion.
 
A provision in the N.C. Senate’s anti-human trafficking bill, recently passed and signed into law, allows more human trafficking victims to collect compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
A provision in the N.C. Senate’s anti-human trafficking bill, recently passed and signed into law, allows more human trafficking victims to collect compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement via Twitter.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement via Twitter.
 
Two left-leaning organizations sent a letter to North Carolina’s State Board of Elections last week urging the state officials to block former president Donald J. Trump from being able to run for president
Two left-leaning organizations sent a letter to North Carolina’s State Board of Elections last week urging the state officials to block former president Donald J. Trump from being able to run for president
 
Sixteen private schools in Durham and Cumberland counties want a three-judge panel to resolve their concerns about a recently dismissed lawsuit involving Opportunity Scholarships.
Sixteen private schools in Durham and Cumberland counties want a three-judge panel to resolve their concerns about a recently dismissed lawsuit involving Opportunity Scholarships.
 
An expelled student suing the University of North Carolina over its handling of sexual assault allegations can continue to proceed anonymously.
An expelled student suing the University of North Carolina over its handling of sexual assault allegations can continue to proceed anonymously.
 
“It could ultimately have an impact on not only its operating budgets from a year-to-year basis but also have an impact on our gigantic unfunded healthcare liability,” Folwell said.
“It could ultimately have an impact on not only its operating budgets from a year-to-year basis but also have an impact on our gigantic unfunded healthcare liability,” Folwell said.
 
John Locke Foundation CEO Donald Bryson is one of the initial signers of the Freedom Conservatism Statement of Principles, a new document unveiled Thursday.
John Locke Foundation CEO Donald Bryson is one of the initial signers of the Freedom Conservatism Statement of Principles, a new document unveiled Thursday.
 
A Brunswick County charter school management organization that has been at the center of a legal controversy over the dress code at one of its schools gets high marks for student test scores, according to a new analysis.
A Brunswick County charter school management organization that has been at the center of a legal controversy over the dress code at one of its schools gets high marks for student test scores, according to a new analysis.
 
For the second year in a row, North Carolina has earned the top spot in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Gov. Roy Cooper wasted no time taking credit in an interview with CNBC, but as usual there’s more to the story.
For the second year in a row, North Carolina has earned the top spot in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Gov. Roy Cooper wasted no time taking credit in an interview with CNBC, but as usual there’s more to the story.
 
Residents of the Village of Bald Head Island, a small community located off the coast of Brunswick County, are facing a substantial 21% tax hike as part of the recently approved budget by council.
Residents of the Village of Bald Head Island, a small community located off the coast of Brunswick County, are facing a substantial 21% tax hike as part of the recently approved budget by council.
 
Late Tuesday evening, Senate Bill 90, previously known as the Searches of Student’s Person bill, was almost entirely revised and reintroduced in the House under the new name of the Children’s Law Omnibus bill.
Late Tuesday evening, Senate Bill 90, previously known as the Searches of Student’s Person bill, was almost entirely revised and reintroduced in the House under the new name of the Children’s Law Omnibus bill.
 
Longtime state Sen. Mike Woodard, D-Durham, announced Wednesday that he is running to be the mayor of Durham.
Longtime state Sen. Mike Woodard, D-Durham, announced Wednesday that he is running to be the mayor of Durham.
 
The former town manager for the town of Elizabethtown in Bladen County, did not have payroll taxes withheld and possibly used the town’s credit card for non-valid town purposes.
The former town manager for the town of Elizabethtown in Bladen County, did not have payroll taxes withheld and possibly used the town’s credit card for non-valid town purposes.
 
Tributes are pouring in across the country for longtime U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, who passed away Thursday. She was 90.
Tributes are pouring in across the country for longtime U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, who passed away Thursday. She was 90.
 
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