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U.S. Attorney Sandra Hairston has filed paperwork signaling interest in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's treatment of foster children's mental health.
U.S. Attorney Sandra Hairston has filed paperwork signaling interest in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's treatment of foster children's mental health.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, assesses the vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s first veto of 2023.
 
Wilkes Community College President Jeff Cox will serve as the next president of the N.C. Community College System.
Wilkes Community College President Jeff Cox will serve as the next president of the N.C. Community College System.
 
The worst of pandemic-induced learning loss is behind us but there’s still work to do. That’s according to data in a new report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
The worst of pandemic-induced learning loss is behind us but there’s still work to do. That’s according to data in a new report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
 
This week, the Wake County Board of Education approved a revision to its library policies that would require materials to not be “pervasively vulgar” and make “age” and “grade” appropriateness a higher concern.
This week, the Wake County Board of Education approved a revision to its library policies that would require materials to not be “pervasively vulgar” and make “age” and “grade” appropriateness a higher concern.
 
National groups representing manufacturers, small businesses, and major corporations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a sales tax dispute from North Carolina.
National groups representing manufacturers, small businesses, and major corporations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a sales tax dispute from North Carolina.
 
Local elections boards using private donations in the administration of their elections is getting the attention of lawmakers, as some question the fairness and impartiality of the process.
Local elections boards using private donations in the administration of their elections is getting the attention of lawmakers, as some question the fairness and impartiality of the process.
 
Rep. John R. Bradford III, R-Mecklenburg, made it official Thursday by announcing his run for the state treasurer’s office.
Rep. John R. Bradford III, R-Mecklenburg, made it official Thursday by announcing his run for the state treasurer’s office.
 
The North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee held a discussion Wednesday on a bill that would help those affected by medical debt, and members are hoping that the second time is the charm.
The North Carolina Senate Health Care Committee held a discussion Wednesday on a bill that would help those affected by medical debt, and members are hoping that the second time is the charm.
 
A federal judge has officially ended the legal dispute between North Carolina's attorney general and Wake County's district attorney. The two officials, both Democrats, were battling in court over potential enforcement of a 1931 state criminal libel law.
A federal judge has officially ended the legal dispute between North Carolina's attorney general and Wake County's district attorney. The two officials, both Democrats, were battling in court over potential enforcement of a 1931 state criminal libel law.
 
Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County held a press conference Wednesday to announce her party affiliation change from Democrat to Republican.
Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County held a press conference Wednesday to announce her party affiliation change from Democrat to Republican.
 
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed H574, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act which would prevent biological female athletes from being forced to compete against biological male transgender athletes in school sports designated for females.
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed H574, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act which would prevent biological female athletes from being forced to compete against biological male transgender athletes in school sports designated for females.
 
The head of the N.C. Association of Educators and fellow plaintiffs have dropped their lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program.
The head of the N.C. Association of Educators and fellow plaintiffs have dropped their lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program.
 
Newly minted Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County is the primary sponsor of the House version of a bill that would dramatically expand school choice across North Carolina.
Newly minted Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County is the primary sponsor of the House version of a bill that would dramatically expand school choice across North Carolina.
 
University of North Carolina System students seeking partial refunds related to COVID campus shutdowns in spring 2020 hope the N.C. Supreme Court will take their case.
University of North Carolina System students seeking partial refunds related to COVID campus shutdowns in spring 2020 hope the N.C. Supreme Court will take their case.
 
Biology versus politics debated by state legislators as female athletes prepare to testify in Wednesday's second day of meetings.
Biology versus politics debated by state legislators as female athletes prepare to testify in Wednesday's second day of meetings.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a woman traveling through the Asheville airport can pursue a federal lawsuit alleging an assault during a TSA screening.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a woman traveling through the Asheville airport can pursue a federal lawsuit alleging an assault during a TSA screening.
 
Two N.C. brothers who spent 31 years in prison for a rape and murder they didn't commit will not have to pay any more money to their former law firm.
Two N.C. brothers who spent 31 years in prison for a rape and murder they didn't commit will not have to pay any more money to their former law firm.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected media outlets' attempt to gain access to law enforcement recordings of a November 2021 traffic stop involving two Duke basketball players, including Coach Mike Krzyzewski's grandson.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has rejected media outlets' attempt to gain access to law enforcement recordings of a November 2021 traffic stop involving two Duke basketball players, including Coach Mike Krzyzewski's grandson.
 
More than 60% of people requesting an emergency grant waited between 31 to 153 days for help. Federal law requires that Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds be paid within 30 days.
More than 60% of people requesting an emergency grant waited between 31 to 153 days for help. Federal law requires that Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds be paid within 30 days.
 
Unalarmed by the latest call to ban TikTok in Congress, Jackson posted another video to the app Monday, saying that “most of the angry voices in Congress are faking it” in order to get media coverage.
Unalarmed by the latest call to ban TikTok in Congress, Jackson posted another video to the app Monday, saying that “most of the angry voices in Congress are faking it” in order to get media coverage.
 
On Monday afternoon Jones sent a letter to legislators saying "We welcome the opportunity to testify on this topic, concerns raised about the SBI and the consequences of the General Assembly’s efforts to remove normal oversight of the Bureau."
On Monday afternoon Jones sent a letter to legislators saying "We welcome the opportunity to testify on this topic, concerns raised about the SBI and the consequences of the General Assembly’s efforts to remove normal oversight of the Bureau."
 
A unanimous 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision will allow a fired N.C. Justice Department worker to pursue a race discrimination case against former supervisors.
A unanimous 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision will allow a fired N.C. Justice Department worker to pursue a race discrimination case against former supervisors.
 
An audit from the North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s office reveals that the state’s Pandemic Recovery Office didn’t properly monitor $159.9 million in federal COVID-19 funds.
An audit from the North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s office reveals that the state’s Pandemic Recovery Office didn’t properly monitor $159.9 million in federal COVID-19 funds.
 
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Rep. Tricia Cotham’s party switch from Democrat to Republican.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Rep. Tricia Cotham’s party switch from Democrat to Republican.
 
Inside the 2023 N.C. House budget, measures intended to improve transparency of classroom materials include setting up local "community media advisory committees" for every local board of education.
Inside the 2023 N.C. House budget, measures intended to improve transparency of classroom materials include setting up local "community media advisory committees" for every local board of education.
 
Superior Court Judge James Ammons has ordered $677 million in additional state spending to address obligations related to the long-running Leandro case.
Superior Court Judge James Ammons has ordered $677 million in additional state spending to address obligations related to the long-running Leandro case.
 
North Carolina legislative leaders say they anticipate a quick vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20
North Carolina legislative leaders say they anticipate a quick vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20
 
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
 
On Friday, the North Carolina Democratic Party moved the location for a protest against Rep. Tricia Cotham, who recently decided to leave the Democratic Party, after receiving backlash for holding the demonstration within 2.5 miles of Cotham’s house.
On Friday, the North Carolina Democratic Party moved the location for a protest against Rep. Tricia Cotham, who recently decided to leave the Democratic Party, after receiving backlash for holding the demonstration within 2.5 miles of Cotham’s house.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has set May 9 as the date to consider bar owners' lawsuit seeking compensation for Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19 shutdown.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has set May 9 as the date to consider bar owners' lawsuit seeking compensation for Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19 shutdown.
 
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses Civitas Poll results dealing with potential 2024 presidential matchups.
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses Civitas Poll results dealing with potential 2024 presidential matchups.
 
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
 
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