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Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses recent developments in Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s new abortion law.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses recent developments in Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s new abortion law.
 
Applewhite said that, following her vote on H.B 574, she was called many things that "you probably can't print."
Applewhite said that, following her vote on H.B 574, she was called many things that "you probably can't print."
 
According to documents obtained by the Public Interest Legal Foundation , 1,454 foreign nationals on the voter rolls had not obtained naturalization before Election Day 2014, necessitating a challenge at the polls.
According to documents obtained by the Public Interest Legal Foundation , 1,454 foreign nationals on the voter rolls had not obtained naturalization before Election Day 2014, necessitating a challenge at the polls.
 
More changes are on the way for the recently renamed Fort Bragg, and they come with a hefty price tag.
More changes are on the way for the recently renamed Fort Bragg, and they come with a hefty price tag.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld evidence collected after a warrantless search in a child pornography case from Kannapolis.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld evidence collected after a warrantless search in a child pornography case from Kannapolis.
 
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
 
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
 
The University of North Carolina System has presented its latest arguments against a lawsuit seeking refunds for fees paid during COVID-related shutdowns at the system's two flagship campuses.
The University of North Carolina System has presented its latest arguments against a lawsuit seeking refunds for fees paid during COVID-related shutdowns at the system's two flagship campuses.
 
This week on “The Debrief”: *State House Speaker Tim Moore faces a rare “alienation of affections” lawsuit from a former Apex Town Council member.
 
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
The Office of State Budget and Management’s (OSBM) North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) didn’t ensure state funds were spent appropriately. That’s according to an audit released by State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
 
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
The N.C. General Assembly's top leaders seek to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's new abortion law.
 
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
 
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
DPI recovered $164,317 of the $165,431 that was sent to the individual, alleging to be the head of the school.
 
Planned Parenthood is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect July 1.
Planned Parenthood is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block North Carolina's new abortion law from taking effect July 1.
 
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
 
On Wednesday, the Senate Health Care Committee passed House Bill 808 (H.B. 808), which would prohibit medical professionals from performing surgical gender transition procedures, giving puberty-blocking drugs, or giving cross-sex hormones to minors.
On Wednesday, the Senate Health Care Committee passed House Bill 808 (H.B. 808), which would prohibit medical professionals from performing surgical gender transition procedures, giving puberty-blocking drugs, or giving cross-sex hormones to minors.
 
A group that provides education and training standards for N.C. sheriffs is challenging the recertification of a fired state trooper. The group is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take its case.
A group that provides education and training standards for N.C. sheriffs is challenging the recertification of a fired state trooper. The group is asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take its case.
 
The American Civil Liberties Union is defending its federal lawsuit against North Carolina's new anti-riot law. Attorney General Josh Stein and three local district attorneys have asked a federal judge to dismiss the suit.
The American Civil Liberties Union is defending its federal lawsuit against North Carolina's new anti-riot law. Attorney General Josh Stein and three local district attorneys have asked a federal judge to dismiss the suit.
 
After lying dormant for over four months, a Parents Bill of Rights is once again on the move in the North Carolina General Assembly.
After lying dormant for over four months, a Parents Bill of Rights is once again on the move in the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
More troubling news for VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker that wants to build a $4 billion EV production plant in Chatham County.
More troubling news for VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker that wants to build a $4 billion EV production plant in Chatham County.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied a request to take up a case involving legal challenges to government agency decisions.
The N.C. Supreme Court has denied a request to take up a case involving legal challenges to government agency decisions.
 
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina Senate voted to override four of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, bringing the chamber’s total number of veto overrides this legislative session to all six.
On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina Senate voted to override four of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, bringing the chamber’s total number of veto overrides this legislative session to all six.
 
On Tuesday, Senate lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting biological males from competing in sports designated for biological females at North Carolina schools and universities. It will now seek the House’s concurrence before advancing to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
On Tuesday, Senate lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting biological males from competing in sports designated for biological females at North Carolina schools and universities. It will now seek the House’s concurrence before advancing to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
 
The North Carolina House Health Committee passed a measure Tuesday that would ban public health facilities, or any providers under contract with them, from performing surgical gender transition procedures on minors
The North Carolina House Health Committee passed a measure Tuesday that would ban public health facilities, or any providers under contract with them, from performing surgical gender transition procedures on minors
 
On Tuesday, the Senate Rules Committee passed two bills—Senate Bills 747 and 749—that would significantly impact elections in North Carolina.
On Tuesday, the Senate Rules Committee passed two bills—Senate Bills 747 and 749—that would significantly impact elections in North Carolina.
 
The issue of orphan roads has been brewing under the radar for years in North Carolina, but with the state’s surging growth in population, that may not be the case for much longer.
The issue of orphan roads has been brewing under the radar for years in North Carolina, but with the state’s surging growth in population, that may not be the case for much longer.
 
State Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley is responding to Ace Speedway's latest legal arguments against a forced 2020 shutdown. Kinsley filed his latest brief Monday with the N.C. Supreme Court.
State Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley is responding to Ace Speedway's latest legal arguments against a forced 2020 shutdown. Kinsley filed his latest brief Monday with the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
A federal court has scheduled an April 2024 trial in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting restrictions.
A federal court has scheduled an April 2024 trial in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting restrictions.
 
Last week, Republican Congressional lawmakers led by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, introduced a bill to stop new regulations for energy distribution transformers proposed by the Biden Administration.
Last week, Republican Congressional lawmakers led by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, introduced a bill to stop new regulations for energy distribution transformers proposed by the Biden Administration.
 
The N.C. Appeals Court has affirmed a trial judge's ruling against former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg in a case involving insurance companies he purchased in 2014.
The N.C. Appeals Court has affirmed a trial judge's ruling against former top N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg in a case involving insurance companies he purchased in 2014.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed two bills into law Monday and vetoed three, with one in particular raising disapproval from two Council of State members who call for lawmakers to override it.
Gov. Roy Cooper signed two bills into law Monday and vetoed three, with one in particular raising disapproval from two Council of State members who call for lawmakers to override it.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up cases from North Carolina involving drunk-driving prosecutions and an out-of-state sales tax dispute.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up cases from North Carolina involving drunk-driving prosecutions and an out-of-state sales tax dispute.
 
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals decision confirms that Patricia Chastian can not serve as elected Superior Court clerk in Franklin County.
A split 2-1 N.C. Court of Appeals decision confirms that Patricia Chastian can not serve as elected Superior Court clerk in Franklin County.
 
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