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Lawmakers vote to ban ESG investing in state pension plans, pushback on plans to tap Mandy Cohen for head of the federal Centers for Disease Control, and Fort Bragg gets a name change
Lawmakers vote to ban ESG investing in state pension plans, pushback on plans to tap Mandy Cohen for head of the federal Centers for Disease Control, and Fort Bragg gets a name change
 
The North Carolina Department of Division of Motor Vehicles is extending its walk-in hours and implementing new website features to lower its average wait times.
The North Carolina Department of Division of Motor Vehicles is extending its walk-in hours and implementing new website features to lower its average wait times.
 
In 2020, an unprecedented 67 children ages 0-18 died by suicide in North Carolina.
 
Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal at Connections Academy Middle School and member of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, filed a lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, accusing Moore of helping to break up Lassiter’s marriage.
Scott Lassiter, an assistant principal at Connections Academy Middle School and member of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, filed a lawsuit against N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, accusing Moore of helping to break up Lassiter’s marriage.
 
On Monday, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) unveiled a billboard advertisement campaign intended to show and spread support for law enforcement in the state.
On Monday, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) unveiled a billboard advertisement campaign intended to show and spread support for law enforcement in the state.
 
Felon voting advocates are turning to a federal court for help after the N.C. Supreme Court ruled against them in April.
Felon voting advocates are turning to a federal court for help after the N.C. Supreme Court ruled against them in April.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill designed to ban compelled speech in state government employment and training.
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill designed to ban compelled speech in state government employment and training.
 
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor filed a federal lawsuit Friday to block North Carolina's month-old abortion law.
Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor filed a federal lawsuit Friday to block North Carolina's month-old abortion law.
 
President Joe Biden officially announced Friday the appointment of former North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
President Joe Biden officially announced Friday the appointment of former North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 
The N.C. Supreme Court's two most senior justices squared off in a case involving a felon convicted of illegal gun possession.
The N.C. Supreme Court's two most senior justices squared off in a case involving a felon convicted of illegal gun possession.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is warning of a potential financial crisis for retiree healthcare provided by local governments across the state.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is warning of a potential financial crisis for retiree healthcare provided by local governments across the state.
 
Just three of seven N.C. Supreme Court justices voted last year to overturn a 90-year precedent involving nurses' protection from legal liability. The absence of a clear four-vote majority is prompting new legal action.
Just three of seven N.C. Supreme Court justices voted last year to overturn a 90-year precedent involving nurses' protection from legal liability. The absence of a clear four-vote majority is prompting new legal action.
 
House Bill 815, titled The Loving Homes Act, would allow one child or siblings in foster care to be placed in a foster home even if the foster family already exceeds the N.C. limit of five biological or other adopted children.
House Bill 815, titled The Loving Homes Act, would allow one child or siblings in foster care to be placed in a foster home even if the foster family already exceeds the N.C. limit of five biological or other adopted children.
 
Two N.C. State University civil engineering students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer, gave a Flag Day virtual presentation on Wednesday to unveil proposed new state flag designs.
Two N.C. State University civil engineering students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer, gave a Flag Day virtual presentation on Wednesday to unveil proposed new state flag designs.
 
The 2023 North Carolina Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro drew a significant turnout, with over 1880 delegates in attendance from across the state.
The 2023 North Carolina Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro drew a significant turnout, with over 1880 delegates in attendance from across the state.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
 
Steve Hayes, president of Americans for Fair Taxation, weighs in on the fairness of American taxation in exclusive video interview with Carolina Journal’s Alex Baltzegar.
Steve Hayes, president of Americans for Fair Taxation, weighs in on the fairness of American taxation in exclusive video interview with Carolina Journal’s Alex Baltzegar.
 
On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill legalizing in-person and online sports betting into state law. However, the state will only permit legalized betting as early as January 2024.
On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill legalizing in-person and online sports betting into state law. However, the state will only permit legalized betting as early as January 2024.
 
On Wednesday, Sen. Natalie Murdock, D-Durham, was among state legislators in attendance at a White House gathering ahead of the one year anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
On Wednesday, Sen. Natalie Murdock, D-Durham, was among state legislators in attendance at a White House gathering ahead of the one year anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
 
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
 
Lawyers representing the state government health and retirement plans and Treasurer Dale Folwell seek a rare "writ of prohibition" from the N.C. Supreme Court. The writ would block a 2022 ruling linked to government retirees' health benefits.
Lawyers representing the state government health and retirement plans and Treasurer Dale Folwell seek a rare "writ of prohibition" from the N.C. Supreme Court. The writ would block a 2022 ruling linked to government retirees' health benefits.
 
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) was recently saddled with allegations of misrepresentation and error over a newly proposed silver line transit route.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) was recently saddled with allegations of misrepresentation and error over a newly proposed silver line transit route.
 
On the same day that Gov. Roy Cooper complained about a legislative "power grab" involving changes to the N.C. State Board of Elections, his lawyers filed paperwork in a lawsuit challenging the current board.
On the same day that Gov. Roy Cooper complained about a legislative "power grab" involving changes to the N.C. State Board of Elections, his lawyers filed paperwork in a lawsuit challenging the current board.
 
The State Employee Association of North Carolina (SEANC) is lobbying on behalf of state workers in favor of a 5% pay raise for the next two years.
The State Employee Association of North Carolina (SEANC) is lobbying on behalf of state workers in favor of a 5% pay raise for the next two years.
 
Six Republican senators, including Sen. Ted Budd, NC, and twenty-two Republican House members, including Congressman Dan Bishop, NC-8, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden opposing Dr. Mandy Cohen, his pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Six Republican senators, including Sen. Ted Budd, NC, and twenty-two Republican House members, including Congressman Dan Bishop, NC-8, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden opposing Dr. Mandy Cohen, his pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
 
As of now, only two third-party candidates have announced their campaigns for NC governor and they are both libertarians, setting up a third party primary for Super Tuesday in March, 2024.
As of now, only two third-party candidates have announced their campaigns for NC governor and they are both libertarians, setting up a third party primary for Super Tuesday in March, 2024.
 
On Monday, Senate Republicans unveiled a plan to make the North Carolina state and local elections boards bipartisan.
On Monday, Senate Republicans unveiled a plan to make the North Carolina state and local elections boards bipartisan.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the potential impact for Congress of a recent N.C. Supreme Court ruling dealing with election maps.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the potential impact for Congress of a recent N.C. Supreme Court ruling dealing with election maps.
 
North Carolina benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of small business migration. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
North Carolina benefitted from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of small business migration. That’s according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding in North Carolina.
 
On Saturday, more than two-thirds of delegates at the North Carolina Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro approved a motion to censure U.S. Senator Thom Tillis over his political positions that differ from the party’s platform.
On Saturday, more than two-thirds of delegates at the North Carolina Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro approved a motion to censure U.S. Senator Thom Tillis over his political positions that differ from the party’s platform.
 
A federal judge has agreed to delay one trial for former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg while he prepares for a retrial on bribery and fraud charges.
A federal judge has agreed to delay one trial for former N.C. political donor Greg Lindberg while he prepares for a retrial on bribery and fraud charges.
 
On Tuesday, Fred Von Canon officially announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Von Canon will likely be one of several Republicans vying for the opportunity to run against incumbent Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat.
On Tuesday, Fred Von Canon officially announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Von Canon will likely be one of several Republicans vying for the opportunity to run against incumbent Congressman Don Davis, a Democrat.
 
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
 
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