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Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
Yesterday a House Judiciary Committee held discussions about a Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment to restrain state budget growth.
 
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said a House Democrat “tripped the wire” on President Joe Biden during a hearing Wednesday.
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said a House Democrat “tripped the wire” on President Joe Biden during a hearing Wednesday.
 
On July 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline.
On July 16, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the one-year anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline.
 
Some are kind of small, three feet at most. Others are more than four times larger, as big as a car.
Some are kind of small, three feet at most. Others are more than four times larger, as big as a car.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says Congress must figure out who is lying about the federal investigation of Hunter Biden, the adult son of President Joe Biden.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says Congress must figure out who is lying about the federal investigation of Hunter Biden, the adult son of President Joe Biden.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
 
Federal law enforcement officials revealed in new court documents some of the sadistic acts of violence that the four sons of former Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman inflicted on anyone who got in their way.
Federal law enforcement officials revealed in new court documents some of the sadistic acts of violence that the four sons of former Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman inflicted on anyone who got in their way.
 
A tornado ripped apart a Pfizer manufacturing facility in North Carolina Wednesday afternoon, damaging a massive storage of critical medicines used in hospitals throughout the U.S.
A tornado ripped apart a Pfizer manufacturing facility in North Carolina Wednesday afternoon, damaging a massive storage of critical medicines used in hospitals throughout the U.S.
 
The State Board of Elections has approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections in North Carolina.
The State Board of Elections has approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections in North Carolina.
 
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid a visit to Fort Liberty, the former Fort Bragg, Friday afternoon to announce and sign an executive order that will boost job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose jobs are sometimes disrupted by their partners’ deployments.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid a visit to Fort Liberty, the former Fort Bragg, Friday afternoon to announce and sign an executive order that will boost job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose jobs are sometimes disrupted by their partners’ deployments.
 
FBI Director Christopher Wray denied that his agency is protecting President Joe Biden or the Biden family on Wednesday.
FBI Director Christopher Wray denied that his agency is protecting President Joe Biden or the Biden family on Wednesday.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Radon Program is offering 12 free, four-hour classes for licensed real estate brokers so they can ensure their clients understand the importance of radon testing of the homes or other buildings they may purchase.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Radon Program is offering 12 free, four-hour classes for licensed real estate brokers so they can ensure their clients understand the importance of radon testing of the homes or other buildings they may purchase.
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
 
This week, the California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee blocked a bill that would have made human trafficking of a minor a serious felony.
This week, the California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee blocked a bill that would have made human trafficking of a minor a serious felony.
 
Florida Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody wrote a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week asking the billionaire to testify about the alleged use of Facebook by human traffickers.
Florida Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody wrote a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week asking the billionaire to testify about the alleged use of Facebook by human traffickers.
 
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law are asking a federal judge to lift a stay that has kept their case in limbo since December 2021.
Opponents of North Carolina's voter ID law are asking a federal judge to lift a stay that has kept their case in limbo since December 2021.
 
The State Board of Elections on Thursday voted unanimously to approve a new voting system from Elections Systems & Software (ES&S) for use in North Carolina elections.
The State Board of Elections on Thursday voted unanimously to approve a new voting system from Elections Systems & Software (ES&S) for use in North Carolina elections.
 
President Joe Biden’s administration is fighting back against a new provision in the annual defense spending bill that would require military promotions to be based solely on merit rather than considering race or gender.
President Joe Biden’s administration is fighting back against a new provision in the annual defense spending bill that would require military promotions to be based solely on merit rather than considering race or gender.
 
The bill prohibits government agencies from training employees that one race is inherently superior to another.
The bill prohibits government agencies from training employees that one race is inherently superior to another.
 
The grand jury in Georgia that will decide whether to indict former President Donald Trump and his allies on criminal charges related to their efforts to overturn the 2020 election was officially sworn in Tuesday afternoon.
The grand jury in Georgia that will decide whether to indict former President Donald Trump and his allies on criminal charges related to their efforts to overturn the 2020 election was officially sworn in Tuesday afternoon.
 
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A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's 2018 voter ID law has had its first court filing since July 2022.
A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's 2018 voter ID law has had its first court filing since July 2022.
 
IRS special agent Joseph Ziegler, a whistleblower who testified before Congress on Wednesday, said in an interview this week that numerous roadblocks were put in front of him during his investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
IRS special agent Joseph Ziegler, a whistleblower who testified before Congress on Wednesday, said in an interview this week that numerous roadblocks were put in front of him during his investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
 
Raleigh, N.C. — Candidate filing for the 2023 municipal elections begins at noon today, Friday, July 7, and ends at noon Friday, July 21.
Raleigh, N.C. — Candidate filing for the 2023 municipal elections begins at noon today, Friday, July 7, and ends at noon Friday, July 21.
 
The Secret Service is reportedly refusing to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests regarding the cocaine that was found in the White House just over a week ago.
The Secret Service is reportedly refusing to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests regarding the cocaine that was found in the White House just over a week ago.
 
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released on Tuesday a series of government funding recommendations that he says will hold the Biden administration “accountable” and protect civil liberties.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released on Tuesday a series of government funding recommendations that he says will hold the Biden administration “accountable” and protect civil liberties.
 
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior and the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) today announced a new partnership that will increase employment opportunities for Alaska Native youth across the Department’s offices and bureaus.
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior and the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) today announced a new partnership that will increase employment opportunities for Alaska Native youth across the Department’s offices and bureaus.
 
A judge told lawyers for Hunter Biden they could face sanctions over the allegation that one member from their law firm lied to the court clerk over the phone to get records pulled from the docket.
A judge told lawyers for Hunter Biden they could face sanctions over the allegation that one member from their law firm lied to the court clerk over the phone to get records pulled from the docket.
 
Tim Ballard, the anti-child trafficking activist upon whom the movie “Sound of Freedom” is based, is starting a new venture that sources say will coordinate the efforts of multiple groups.
Tim Ballard, the anti-child trafficking activist upon whom the movie “Sound of Freedom” is based, is starting a new venture that sources say will coordinate the efforts of multiple groups.
 
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved temporary rules related to the implementation of the photo ID requirement for voting in North Carolina elections.
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved temporary rules related to the implementation of the photo ID requirement for voting in North Carolina elections.
 
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy allowed an angry pro-abortion heckler to interrupt his town hall in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Monday.
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy allowed an angry pro-abortion heckler to interrupt his town hall in Ottumwa, Iowa, on Monday.
 
The Biden administration was forced to walk back comments that President Joe Biden made this week about the U.S. military’s preparedness for war.
The Biden administration was forced to walk back comments that President Joe Biden made this week about the U.S. military’s preparedness for war.
 
Blaze Media announced this week that former Fox News host Tucker Carlson will host the first Republican presidential forum of the 2024 primary race this week and there was one name noticeably absent from the list.
Blaze Media announced this week that former Fox News host Tucker Carlson will host the first Republican presidential forum of the 2024 primary race this week and there was one name noticeably absent from the list.
 
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