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Concerning public servants: The good, the bad, the dishonest.

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In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
In 2013, the new General Assembly held the sales tax at 4.75%, while expanding the base. Consumption-based taxes like the sales tax are more stable and less economically destructive than income taxes which discourage savings and investment.
 
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
Bills to expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program in North Carolina are now on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after the House Education Committee approved a measure on Tuesday.
 
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) voiced optimism on Sunday for the House Republican debt ceiling plan despite questions about whether he can muster enough support to pass it.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) voiced optimism on Sunday for the House Republican debt ceiling plan despite questions about whether he can muster enough support to pass it.
 
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) hit back at Democrats and leftist athletes who opposed a Republican bill to protect women’s sports.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) hit back at Democrats and leftist athletes who opposed a Republican bill to protect women’s sports.
 
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act.
 
A national group of tax lawyers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case from North Carolina dealing with sales taxes and out-of-state transactions.
A national group of tax lawyers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case from North Carolina dealing with sales taxes and out-of-state transactions.
 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Tuesday, escalating a standoff over the prosecutor’s investigation into former President Donald Trump.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Tuesday, escalating a standoff over the prosecutor’s investigation into former President Donald Trump.
 
Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker, of Greensboro, is expected to announce his candidacy for governor of North Carolina on May 20th, adding another contender to the growing list of Republican hopefuls.
Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker, of Greensboro, is expected to announce his candidacy for governor of North Carolina on May 20th, adding another contender to the growing list of Republican hopefuls.
 
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
 
Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s links to members of President Joe Biden‘s immediate family go beyond just Hunter Biden, but he denied their business dealings came up in conversation.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken‘s links to members of President Joe Biden‘s immediate family go beyond just Hunter Biden, but he denied their business dealings came up in conversation.
 
A Japanese company attempting to become the first private entity to land a spacecraft on the moon said its attempt to make history was unsuccessful Tuesday.
A Japanese company attempting to become the first private entity to land a spacecraft on the moon said its attempt to make history was unsuccessful Tuesday.
 
The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature is in the process of considering an aggressive set of legislative proposals from Gov. Ron DeSantis to combat the illegal immigration crisis that has exploded during President Joe Biden’s administration.
The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature is in the process of considering an aggressive set of legislative proposals from Gov. Ron DeSantis to combat the illegal immigration crisis that has exploded during President Joe Biden’s administration.
 
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider a lawsuit in September challenging State Health Plan restrictions against coverage for treatments used by transgender patients.
The full 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider a lawsuit in September challenging State Health Plan restrictions against coverage for treatments used by transgender patients.
 
New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams ripped President Joe Biden’s policies on the southern border Friday, saying that the White House’s position on the issue has turned the Big Apple into a disaster.
New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams ripped President Joe Biden’s policies on the southern border Friday, saying that the White House’s position on the issue has turned the Big Apple into a disaster.
 
At least a dozen members of President Joe Biden‘s family may be taking part in an “influence peddling scheme,” a leading Republican investigator said on Sunday.
At least a dozen members of President Joe Biden‘s family may be taking part in an “influence peddling scheme,” a leading Republican investigator said on Sunday.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Democrats this week for trying to push Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) out of office, saying that he has never seen a party cannibalize their own this way.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed Democrats this week for trying to push Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) out of office, saying that he has never seen a party cannibalize their own this way.
 
Former President Donald Trump, former Vice-President Mike Pence, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are among those who will be speaking at the N.C. Republican Party State Convention in Greensboro next month.
Former President Donald Trump, former Vice-President Mike Pence, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are among those who will be speaking at the N.C. Republican Party State Convention in Greensboro next month.
 
About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11% of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11% of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
 
In speeches before it was approved by the Democrat-controlled Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee, Michigan residents expressed their fury over a proposed electric vehicle battery plant owned by a Chinese company to be built in Big Rapids.
In speeches before it was approved by the Democrat-controlled Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee, Michigan residents expressed their fury over a proposed electric vehicle battery plant owned by a Chinese company to be built in Big Rapids.
 
The libertarian Cato Institute is supporting two N.C. drunk driving defendants' plea to have their case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The libertarian Cato Institute is supporting two N.C. drunk driving defendants' plea to have their case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
Attorneys for the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower who alleges the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden has become corrupted by lies and politics reportedly met with members of Congress.
Attorneys for the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower who alleges the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden has become corrupted by lies and politics reportedly met with members of Congress.
 
ESPN’s Samantha Ponder, bucking the trend at her network, spoke out against the inclusion of biological men in women’s sports.
ESPN’s Samantha Ponder, bucking the trend at her network, spoke out against the inclusion of biological men in women’s sports.
 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken formally declared on Sunday that Russian authorities had wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, giving federal officials additional resources to secure his release.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken formally declared on Sunday that Russian authorities had wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, giving federal officials additional resources to secure his release.
 
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) said that the island nation of Taiwan is not where it needs to be in terms of having the capabilities that it needs to repel an invasion from communist China.
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) said that the island nation of Taiwan is not where it needs to be in terms of having the capabilities that it needs to repel an invasion from communist China.
 
When the new North Carolina General Assembly session commences in January 2023, a mix of old and new faces will be present, along with revisiting some old issues and brand-new ones.
When the new North Carolina General Assembly session commences in January 2023, a mix of old and new faces will be present, along with revisiting some old issues and brand-new ones.
 
2024 Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blamed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for the assassinations of his uncle and former President John F. Kennedy.
2024 Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blamed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for the assassinations of his uncle and former President John F. Kennedy.
 
A new week brought another increase in the number of suspected informants who interacted with defendants from the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
A new week brought another increase in the number of suspected informants who interacted with defendants from the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
 
President Joe Biden was noticeably absent as world leaders gathered to attend the coronation of Charles III as the king of the United Kingdom on Saturday, the first coronation ceremony since 1953.
President Joe Biden was noticeably absent as world leaders gathered to attend the coronation of Charles III as the king of the United Kingdom on Saturday, the first coronation ceremony since 1953.
 
Black California residents could receive up to $1.2 million based on how many years they have lived in the state after its official reparation task force approved recommendations on Saturday to issue a formal reparative monetary apology.
Black California residents could receive up to $1.2 million based on how many years they have lived in the state after its official reparation task force approved recommendations on Saturday to issue a formal reparative monetary apology.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court will look much different in 2023. Voters decided in November to oust one incumbent Democrat from the state’s highest court.
The N.C. Supreme Court will look much different in 2023. Voters decided in November to oust one incumbent Democrat from the state’s highest court.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld union restrictions included in North Carolina's 2017 Farm Act.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld union restrictions included in North Carolina's 2017 Farm Act.
 
An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent claims the federal government’s criminal investigation into Hunter Biden is being corrupted by lies and politics.
An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent claims the federal government’s criminal investigation into Hunter Biden is being corrupted by lies and politics.
 
In 2010, when Democrat Charles Graham first ran for Robeson County’s state House District 47, he defeated Republican Brawleigh Graham by a more-than-comfortable 67% to 33% margin.
In 2010, when Democrat Charles Graham first ran for Robeson County’s state House District 47, he defeated Republican Brawleigh Graham by a more-than-comfortable 67% to 33% margin.
 
The Pender Emergency Medical Services team of McKenzie Shipp and Owen Feest claimed top honors at the 31st Annual Paramedic Competition held this week in Greensboro, earning the title for the first time in the county’s history.
The Pender Emergency Medical Services team of McKenzie Shipp and Owen Feest claimed top honors at the 31st Annual Paramedic Competition held this week in Greensboro, earning the title for the first time in the county’s history.
 
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