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The fate of hundreds of millions of N.C. taxpayer dollars rests in the hands of state Supreme Court justices. The same is true for the future of separation of powers within state government.
The fate of hundreds of millions of N.C. taxpayer dollars rests in the hands of state Supreme Court justices. The same is true for the future of separation of powers within state government.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the N.C. Supreme Court’s oral arguments in cases dealing with voter identification and redistricting.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the N.C. Supreme Court’s oral arguments in cases dealing with voter identification and redistricting.
 
The former town manager of Spring Lake, Gay Cameron Tucker, pleaded guilty in September to embezzling more than $500,000 from the town.
The former town manager of Spring Lake, Gay Cameron Tucker, pleaded guilty in September to embezzling more than $500,000 from the town.
 
A long-time leader in national and North Carolina Republican politics has passed away. Dr. Ada Fisher served as the RNC’s Committeewoman for North Carolina for more than decade, elected in June of 2008 and re-elected in 2012. She died Friday October 7, 2022 at the age of 74.
A long-time leader in national and North Carolina Republican politics has passed away. Dr. Ada Fisher served as the RNC’s Committeewoman for North Carolina for more than decade, elected in June of 2008 and re-elected in 2012. She died Friday October 7, 2022 at the age of 74.
 
Budd likened Beasley to be a "rubber stamp" of the Biden Administration's policies, while Beasley linked Budd to the "extremist" position of former President Donald Trump.
Budd likened Beasley to be a "rubber stamp" of the Biden Administration's policies, while Beasley linked Budd to the "extremist" position of former President Donald Trump.
 
Much of the media’s attention in North Carolina’s 2022 U.S. congressional races has been on the open U.S. Senate seat and the N.C.-13 race, both of which appear to be tossups
Much of the media’s attention in North Carolina’s 2022 U.S. congressional races has been on the open U.S. Senate seat and the N.C.-13 race, both of which appear to be tossups
 
In the 2021 state budget, lawmakers combined the state's two school-choice grants for special needs students into one program.
In the 2021 state budget, lawmakers combined the state's two school-choice grants for special needs students into one program.
 
Judge rejects Sen. Lee's, R-New Brunswick, request to pull allegedly untrue television ads in the Wilmington area.
Judge rejects Sen. Lee's, R-New Brunswick, request to pull allegedly untrue television ads in the Wilmington area.
 
North Carolina Republicans are driving their message as they head into the homestretch of the 2022 midterm elections.
North Carolina Republicans are driving their message as they head into the homestretch of the 2022 midterm elections.
 
There have been loud calls for the removal of Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene since Sept. 28, when WECT reported on audio recordings of Greene making derogatory comments about black employees.
There have been loud calls for the removal of Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene since Sept. 28, when WECT reported on audio recordings of Greene making derogatory comments about black employees.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will wait until 2023 to decide a case involving felon voting rights.
The N.C. Supreme Court will wait until 2023 to decide a case involving felon voting rights.
 
N.C. AG's office received 270 complaints against Pink Energy, formerly known as Power Home Solar.
N.C. AG's office received 270 complaints against Pink Energy, formerly known as Power Home Solar.
 
A new rundown of the top 10 U.S. Senate races in the country most likely to flip puts the North Carolina horserace between Republican Ted Budd and Democrat Cheri Beasley in sixth place.
A new rundown of the top 10 U.S. Senate races in the country most likely to flip puts the North Carolina horserace between Republican Ted Budd and Democrat Cheri Beasley in sixth place.
 
N.C. A&T procures over $100,000 of services without following bidding procedures.
N.C. A&T procures over $100,000 of services without following bidding procedures.
 
Legislative leaders object to a proposal for the N.C. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments as early as this month in a felon voting case.
Legislative leaders object to a proposal for the N.C. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments as early as this month in a felon voting case.
 
N.C. farmers question paying $14.16 an hour in the H-2A program compared to $12 an hour in neighboring South Carolina.
N.C. farmers question paying $14.16 an hour in the H-2A program compared to $12 an hour in neighboring South Carolina.
 
Carolina Journal recently surveyed the four candidates running for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Carolina Journal recently surveyed the four candidates running for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
 
In a late September letter to the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC), the Wilmington City Council asked that any path forward on reducing carbon also take into account price and grid reliability.
In a late September letter to the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC), the Wilmington City Council asked that any path forward on reducing carbon also take into account price and grid reliability.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide in the weeks ahead whether the General Assembly must redraw election maps again for the 2024 election cycle.
The N.C. Supreme Court will decide in the weeks ahead whether the General Assembly must redraw election maps again for the 2024 election cycle.
 
A new gift to UNC-Chapel Hill will create a youth suicide prevention center.
 
On Monday, the N.C. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit addressing the voter ID law state lawmakers approved to implement a state constitutional amendment.
On Monday, the N.C. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit addressing the voter ID law state lawmakers approved to implement a state constitutional amendment.
 
A unanimous ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals permits a COVID-related breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward against UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State.
A unanimous ruling from the N.C. Court of Appeals permits a COVID-related breach-of-contract lawsuit to move forward against UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State.
 
Sen. Lee, R- New Brunswick, filed a defamation lawsuit against his Democrat opponent Marcia Morgan and her campaign committee.
Sen. Lee, R- New Brunswick, filed a defamation lawsuit against his Democrat opponent Marcia Morgan and her campaign committee.
 
Bar owners suing the governor in connection with his COVID-19 shutdown are relying on a state Appeals Court ruling in a separate case involving a shuttered racetrack.
Bar owners suing the governor in connection with his COVID-19 shutdown are relying on a state Appeals Court ruling in a separate case involving a shuttered racetrack.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will not consider a case involving a dispute over N.C. State Health Plan premiums for government retirees.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not consider a case involving a dispute over N.C. State Health Plan premiums for government retirees.
 
A state Supreme Court law clerk is taking a leave of absence while he runs for a seat in the N.C. House of Representatives.
A state Supreme Court law clerk is taking a leave of absence while he runs for a seat in the N.C. House of Representatives.
 
N.C. legislative leaders raise concerns about a Democratic state Supreme Court law clerk who's running for a state House seat.
N.C. legislative leaders raise concerns about a Democratic state Supreme Court law clerk who's running for a state House seat.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses new teen suicide information in North Carolina.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses new teen suicide information in North Carolina.
 
With inflation sky high in 2022, many soldiers in the U.S. Army are experiencing the same food insecurity that civilians are.
With inflation sky high in 2022, many soldiers in the U.S. Army are experiencing the same food insecurity that civilians are.
 
Unsheltered homelessness is often thought of as a problem typical of big west coast cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, but North Carolinians are taking notice of a similar trend in their own backyards.
Unsheltered homelessness is often thought of as a problem typical of big west coast cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, but North Carolinians are taking notice of a similar trend in their own backyards.
 
Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd are in a statistical dead heat — 44% for Beasley and 43.7% for Budd.
Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd are in a statistical dead heat — 44% for Beasley and 43.7% for Budd.
 
Themes on the importance of faith in the public square and optimism about the future in the face of adversity highlighted the NC Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 5th annual Salt & Light conference, held at Freedom House Church in Charlotte on Sept. 23 and 24.
Themes on the importance of faith in the public square and optimism about the future in the face of adversity highlighted the NC Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 5th annual Salt & Light conference, held at Freedom House Church in Charlotte on Sept. 23 and 24.
 
Approximately $166 million in unemployment benefits were paid out incorrectly over the last several years in North Carolina. That’s according to a report from State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
Approximately $166 million in unemployment benefits were paid out incorrectly over the last several years in North Carolina. That’s according to a report from State Auditor Beth Wood’s office.
 
The Duke First Amendment Clinic is supporting N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein in his effort to have federal courts throw out a state criminal libel law.
The Duke First Amendment Clinic is supporting N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein in his effort to have federal courts throw out a state criminal libel law.
 
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