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The new proposed tax cut schedule would lower the personal income tax rate to 2.49% after 2026.
The new proposed tax cut schedule would lower the personal income tax rate to 2.49% after 2026.
 
Parents fighting diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities at a Charlotte private school are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take their case.
Parents fighting diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities at a Charlotte private school are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take their case.
 
The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines.
The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines.
 
On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
 
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
 
The North Carolina House Elections Committee passed a bill April 4 that would shore up election rules headed into the 2024 general election.
The North Carolina House Elections Committee passed a bill April 4 that would shore up election rules headed into the 2024 general election.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a Charlotte police officer's attempt to claim qualified immunity in a lawsuit linked to her fatal shooting of Danquirs Franklin in 2019.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a Charlotte police officer's attempt to claim qualified immunity in a lawsuit linked to her fatal shooting of Danquirs Franklin in 2019.
 
A man challenging a Triangle TV station's reliance on the "fair report privilege" is taking his case to the N.C. Supreme Court.
A man challenging a Triangle TV station's reliance on the "fair report privilege" is taking his case to the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has filed paperwork in U.S. District Court opposing N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's motion for summary judgment in their legal dispute.
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has filed paperwork in U.S. District Court opposing N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's motion for summary judgment in their legal dispute.
 
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-10th District, discusses his role as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in looking into recent bank failures. The committee meets again March 29.
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-10th District, discusses his role as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in looking into recent bank failures. The committee meets again March 29.
 
The New Bern eye surgeon challenging North Carolina's certificate-of-need law in court is taking interest in the N.C. Supreme Court's decision in a separate case.
The New Bern eye surgeon challenging North Carolina's certificate-of-need law in court is taking interest in the N.C. Supreme Court's decision in a separate case.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has voted 2-1 to affirm the University of North Carolina's decision to fire a Winston-Salem State professor in 2019.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has voted 2-1 to affirm the University of North Carolina's decision to fire a Winston-Salem State professor in 2019.
 
Rafael Mangual, Nick Ohnell fellow and head of research for policing and public safety at the Manhattan Institute, discusses key findings in his book “Criminal {in)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most.”
Rafael Mangual, Nick Ohnell fellow and head of research for policing and public safety at the Manhattan Institute, discusses key findings in his book “Criminal {in)Justice: What the Push for Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most.”
 
A bill that would change the governance structure for three state schools for the deaf and the blind became law on Monday without Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature.
A bill that would change the governance structure for three state schools for the deaf and the blind became law on Monday without Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature.
 
On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders introduced a bill that would “bring much-needed balance and accountability to unelected boards and commissions,” according to a press release from Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders introduced a bill that would “bring much-needed balance and accountability to unelected boards and commissions,” according to a press release from Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
 
Unaffiliated voters are defending their federal lawsuit challenging the N.C. State Board of Elections. They object that state law guarantees only Democrats and Republicans can serve on the board.
Unaffiliated voters are defending their federal lawsuit challenging the N.C. State Board of Elections. They object that state law guarantees only Democrats and Republicans can serve on the board.
 
N.C. State University is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the university did nothing about alleged sexual abuse within the athletic department in 2015.
N.C. State University is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the university did nothing about alleged sexual abuse within the athletic department in 2015.
 
It was a case of rinse and repeat for North Carolina lawmakers as they heard much of the same testimony from North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) officials on efforts to help those who lost homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
It was a case of rinse and repeat for North Carolina lawmakers as they heard much of the same testimony from North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) officials on efforts to help those who lost homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
 
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beats President Joe Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup for president 44% to 41%, according to a new Civitas poll of likely generation election voters in North Carolina.
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beats President Joe Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup for president 44% to 41%, according to a new Civitas poll of likely generation election voters in North Carolina.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses legislative votes to expand Medicaid in North Carolina. King offered these comments during the March 17, 2023, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses legislative votes to expand Medicaid in North Carolina. King offered these comments during the March 17, 2023, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”
 
The N.C. House's proposed budget would raise the mandatory retirement age from 72 to 76 for members of the state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
The N.C. House's proposed budget would raise the mandatory retirement age from 72 to 76 for members of the state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
 
Senate Republicans have proposed an ambitious expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program, opening the private school scholarships to all North Carolina families in a tiered system based on household income.
Senate Republicans have proposed an ambitious expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program, opening the private school scholarships to all North Carolina families in a tiered system based on household income.
 
On Wednesday, North Carolina House leaders unveiled their proposed state budget. Governor Cooper will be under pressure to sign the final version because Medicaid expansion, a bill he signed last week, is tied to passing a budget.
On Wednesday, North Carolina House leaders unveiled their proposed state budget. Governor Cooper will be under pressure to sign the final version because Medicaid expansion, a bill he signed last week, is tied to passing a budget.
 
On Wednesday, for the first time since 2018, the North Carolina House successfully voted to override a Governor Cooper veto on Senate Bill 41. The bill will now become law.
On Wednesday, for the first time since 2018, the North Carolina House successfully voted to override a Governor Cooper veto on Senate Bill 41. The bill will now become law.
 
“Ironically, the decision to designate Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and the decision to authorize this trip were made by the same agencies,” said Rep. David Rouzer, R-NC7.
“Ironically, the decision to designate Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and the decision to authorize this trip were made by the same agencies,” said Rep. David Rouzer, R-NC7.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's first veto of the new legislative biennium by a vote of 30-19.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's first veto of the new legislative biennium by a vote of 30-19.
 
In Tuesday's N.C. stop, Biden claimed that “extreme MAGA Republicans” are threatening to undo all of the progress that he has made over the past 2.5 years.
In Tuesday's N.C. stop, Biden claimed that “extreme MAGA Republicans” are threatening to undo all of the progress that he has made over the past 2.5 years.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling allowing for a new motocross training center in rural Davidson County.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling allowing for a new motocross training center in rural Davidson County.
 
The State Bureau of Investigation investigates crimes including drug trafficking, arson, embezzlement, and election law violations.
The State Bureau of Investigation investigates crimes including drug trafficking, arson, embezzlement, and election law violations.
 
Democrat North Carolina Congressmen Jeff Jackson and Wiley Nickel are under scrutiny for their use of TikTok by a Washington D.C. watchdog group.
Democrat North Carolina Congressmen Jeff Jackson and Wiley Nickel are under scrutiny for their use of TikTok by a Washington D.C. watchdog group.
 
The Manhattan Institute’s new report, “Danger In The Machine,” documents the left-of-center bias embedded in the popular ChatGPT program. Author David Rozado discusses his findings and their implications.
The Manhattan Institute’s new report, “Danger In The Machine,” documents the left-of-center bias embedded in the popular ChatGPT program. Author David Rozado discusses his findings and their implications.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring sheriffs to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if they cannot confirm the citizenship status of someone in their custody accused of serious felonies and violent crimes.
 
A bill passed through the North Carolina House Education Committee on March 28 would require public schools to offer character education in all grade levels in public schools. The intent of the program is to reduce bullying and harassment behavior.
A bill passed through the North Carolina House Education Committee on March 28 would require public schools to offer character education in all grade levels in public schools. The intent of the program is to reduce bullying and harassment behavior.
 
The judge in the long-running Leandro education funding case could set the state's funding obligation between $376 million and $677 million.
The judge in the long-running Leandro education funding case could set the state's funding obligation between $376 million and $677 million.
 
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