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"Republicans have developed a second issue, and Democrats haven’t, and for Republicans that issue is crime,” said Jim Blaine, The Differentiators
"Republicans have developed a second issue, and Democrats haven’t, and for Republicans that issue is crime,” said Jim Blaine, The Differentiators
 
Gov. Roy Cooper's lawyers filed a notice of voluntary dismissal Friday in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's Rules Review Commission. A hearing had been scheduled for Nov. 9 in the case.
Gov. Roy Cooper's lawyers filed a notice of voluntary dismissal Friday in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's Rules Review Commission. A hearing had been scheduled for Nov. 9 in the case.
 
Students from N.C. State University and UNC-Chapel Hill are asking the state Supreme Court to allow their breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward.
Students from N.C. State University and UNC-Chapel Hill are asking the state Supreme Court to allow their breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward.
 
An attorney who has argued more than 100 times before the U.S. Supreme Court will represent N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein in his ongoing fight against a state criminal libel law.
An attorney who has argued more than 100 times before the U.S. Supreme Court will represent N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein in his ongoing fight against a state criminal libel law.
 
Bus driver shortages force some districts in North Carolina to require school personnel to drive buses.
Bus driver shortages force some districts in North Carolina to require school personnel to drive buses.
 
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Doug McCullough (d. 2022) discusses his book “Sea of Greed” during a July 21, 2008, presentation to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society.
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Doug McCullough (d. 2022) discusses his book “Sea of Greed” during a July 21, 2008, presentation to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society.
 
Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
 
The U.S. solicitor general wants to take part in oral arguments during the Moore v. Harper redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
The U.S. solicitor general wants to take part in oral arguments during the Moore v. Harper redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
“I think we peaked a little early," Matt Bennett of the center-left group Third Way told Politico, regarding the Democrats' hopes for the midterm election.
“I think we peaked a little early," Matt Bennett of the center-left group Third Way told Politico, regarding the Democrats' hopes for the midterm election.
 
The University of Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic, along with the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and the Islam and Religious Liberty Action Team of the Religious Freedom Institute, filed an amicus brief in support of Charter Day School in Brunswick County, North Carolina
The University of Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic, along with the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and the Islam and Religious Liberty Action Team of the Religious Freedom Institute, filed an amicus brief in support of Charter Day School in Brunswick County, North Carolina
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a sweeping executive order that directs the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to take a number of major actions to mandate increased use of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) among public and private medium-and-heavy duty (MHD) vehicles.
Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a sweeping executive order that directs the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to take a number of major actions to mandate increased use of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) among public and private medium-and-heavy duty (MHD) vehicles.
 
"I had a conversation with him just a couple of days ago, I support him," Cooper said on a CBS podcast. "He's been a fantastic president. I've told him that I will try to win North Carolina. If he makes the decision, I'm for him 100%."
"I had a conversation with him just a couple of days ago, I support him," Cooper said on a CBS podcast. "He's been a fantastic president. I've told him that I will try to win North Carolina. If he makes the decision, I'm for him 100%."
 
Groups opposing N.C. lawmakers' arguments in the Moore v. Harper redistricting case have filed at least 40 amicus briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Groups opposing N.C. lawmakers' arguments in the Moore v. Harper redistricting case have filed at least 40 amicus briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
North Carolina was in the top 10 states with the highest average hospital Medicare profit margins for five years.
North Carolina was in the top 10 states with the highest average hospital Medicare profit margins for five years.
 
On Tuesday an anti-Biden Super PAC announced a $1 million spend on behalf of N.C. Republican Senate candidate Ted Budd.
On Tuesday an anti-Biden Super PAC announced a $1 million spend on behalf of N.C. Republican Senate candidate Ted Budd.
 
In a court motion filed Oct. 17, Planned Parenthood is asking a state court to block a law that prevents nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants from administering the abortion pill in North Carolina.
In a court motion filed Oct. 17, Planned Parenthood is asking a state court to block a law that prevents nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician assistants from administering the abortion pill in North Carolina.
 
A U.S. District Court judge has quashed a controversial subpoena in an Alabama case that generated free-speech concerns for the John Locke Foundation and other groups.
A U.S. District Court judge has quashed a controversial subpoena in an Alabama case that generated free-speech concerns for the John Locke Foundation and other groups.
 
Three recent polls have put Republican Ted Budd ahead of Democrat Cheri Beasley as the race for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat enters the homestretch.
Three recent polls have put Republican Ted Budd ahead of Democrat Cheri Beasley as the race for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat enters the homestretch.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Republican Ted Budd’s four-point Civitas Poll lead over Democrat Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Republican Ted Budd’s four-point Civitas Poll lead over Democrat Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.
 
As the 2022 midterms near their end on Nov. 8, candidates in North Carolina’s congressional races are spending whatever resources they have to get an advantage over their rivals.
As the 2022 midterms near their end on Nov. 8, candidates in North Carolina’s congressional races are spending whatever resources they have to get an advantage over their rivals.
 
Two separate drug busts netting enough fentanyl to kill nearly 3 million highlights the worsening southern border crisis.
Two separate drug busts netting enough fentanyl to kill nearly 3 million highlights the worsening southern border crisis.
 
NBC News features North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race among five potential election surprises that could help determine which major party controls the chamber after the November election.
NBC News features North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race among five potential election surprises that could help determine which major party controls the chamber after the November election.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on Dec. 6 in N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's legal challenge of a state law against campaign lies.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on Dec. 6 in N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's legal challenge of a state law against campaign lies.
 
Nearly 60,000 North Carolinians never re-entered the labor force after the Covid shutdowns.
Nearly 60,000 North Carolinians never re-entered the labor force after the Covid shutdowns.
 
A complaint filed with the N.C. State Board of Elections alleges that Republican state Senate candidate E.C. Sykes does not live in the district where he is running for office, as required by state law.
A complaint filed with the N.C. State Board of Elections alleges that Republican state Senate candidate E.C. Sykes does not live in the district where he is running for office, as required by state law.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has issued an order temporarily blocking a lawsuit related to university fees paid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The N.C. Supreme Court has issued an order temporarily blocking a lawsuit related to university fees paid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
A federal judge criticized the U.S. Justice Department for its handling of an Alabama case that attracted attention from the John Locke Foundation.
A federal judge criticized the U.S. Justice Department for its handling of an Alabama case that attracted attention from the John Locke Foundation.
 
Political experts say that Republicans don't necessarily need a supermajority in both chambers to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes next year. A handful of moderate Democrats could be convinced to break ranks and side with the GOP.
Political experts say that Republicans don't necessarily need a supermajority in both chambers to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes next year. A handful of moderate Democrats could be convinced to break ranks and side with the GOP.
 
Catholic schools staying open during the pandemic helped to alleviate learning loss in children.
Catholic schools staying open during the pandemic helped to alleviate learning loss in children.
 
John Kane, Jr., son of successful Raleigh land developer John Kane, told Carolina Journal that he was hired Aug. 12 as a Wake County poll assistant and then dropped for vague reasons on Sept. 12.
John Kane, Jr., son of successful Raleigh land developer John Kane, told Carolina Journal that he was hired Aug. 12 as a Wake County poll assistant and then dropped for vague reasons on Sept. 12.
 
As early voting began on Oct. 20, both major parties in North Carolina are ramping up their last-minute voter-outreach efforts.
As early voting began on Oct. 20, both major parties in North Carolina are ramping up their last-minute voter-outreach efforts.
 
On Thursday morning voters across North Carolina have the opportunity to cast their ballot for the 2022 midterm elections.
On Thursday morning voters across North Carolina have the opportunity to cast their ballot for the 2022 midterm elections.
 
The University of North Carolina is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to step in and block a lower court ruling linked to student fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of North Carolina is urging the N.C. Supreme Court to step in and block a lower court ruling linked to student fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, R-NC13, along with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, joined former Trump administration officials on Oct. 17 in Charlotte for a discussion forum on national security issues currently facing the United States.
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, R-NC13, along with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, joined former Trump administration officials on Oct. 17 in Charlotte for a discussion forum on national security issues currently facing the United States.
 
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