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

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Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has allowed two bills, H.B. 40, Anti-Rioting, and S.B. 53, Hotel Safety, to become law without his signature.
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has allowed two bills, H.B. 40, Anti-Rioting, and S.B. 53, Hotel Safety, to become law without his signature.
 
Video of a roundtable discussion with several progressive prosecutors hosted at Harvard University last November resurfaced after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg controversially indicted former President Trump on 34 felony charges.
Video of a roundtable discussion with several progressive prosecutors hosted at Harvard University last November resurfaced after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg controversially indicted former President Trump on 34 felony charges.
 
LibsofTikTok video of potentially underage student getting lap dance during drag performance at NC community college goes viral
LibsofTikTok video of potentially underage student getting lap dance during drag performance at NC community college goes viral
 
Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills on Thursday that would regulate children’s use of social media, as lawmakers in Congress question TikTok over its effect on kids and national security.
Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills on Thursday that would regulate children’s use of social media, as lawmakers in Congress question TikTok over its effect on kids and national security.
 
The new judge in North Carolina's Leandro education funding case could issue a ruling on a new spending order within three weeks.
The new judge in North Carolina's Leandro education funding case could issue a ruling on a new spending order within three weeks.
 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, filed to run for the presidency in 2024 on Wednesday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, filed to run for the presidency in 2024 on Wednesday.
 
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria on Thursday night after a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and an additional U.S. contractor were injured in an attack by a suicide drone.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria on Thursday night after a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and an additional U.S. contractor were injured in an attack by a suicide drone.
 
Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their untapped potential, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their untapped potential, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
 
After pleading not guilty to criminal charges in New York, former President Donald Trump returned to his home in Florida and got right back to attacking the prosecutor who got him indicted.
After pleading not guilty to criminal charges in New York, former President Donald Trump returned to his home in Florida and got right back to attacking the prosecutor who got him indicted.
 
North Carolina’s state pension system was among the victims of the recent collapse of two large Silicon Valley, California banks, with the loss of millions in stock at both banks.
North Carolina’s state pension system was among the victims of the recent collapse of two large Silicon Valley, California banks, with the loss of millions in stock at both banks.
 
A top TikTok executive attacked the House Energy and Commerce committee hearing on TikTok, accusing members of “xenophobia.”
A top TikTok executive attacked the House Energy and Commerce committee hearing on TikTok, accusing members of “xenophobia.”
 
Porn actress Stormy Daniels wants to testify against former President Donald Trump and hopes his Manhattan trial ends with him in jail.
Porn actress Stormy Daniels wants to testify against former President Donald Trump and hopes his Manhattan trial ends with him in jail.
 
For the second year in a row, President Biden has snubbed Hungary, excluding them from his “Summit for Democracy,” which has a guest list of 120 countries.
For the second year in a row, President Biden has snubbed Hungary, excluding them from his “Summit for Democracy,” which has a guest list of 120 countries.
 
A group of Republican and Democratic lawmakers recently announced in a press conference that addressing early childhood education policy would be a priority this legislative session.
A group of Republican and Democratic lawmakers recently announced in a press conference that addressing early childhood education policy would be a priority this legislative session.
 
Alleges that he committed a felony in part because his lawyer paid too much in taxes
 
My latest piece at the American Institute for Economic Research discusses the particularly harmful impact progressive income taxes have on productivity and the poor.
My latest piece at the American Institute for Economic Research discusses the particularly harmful impact progressive income taxes have on productivity and the poor.
 
Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two bills Wednesday banning transgender procedures on minors and banning trans-identifying students from using public school bathrooms or locker rooms that don’t align with their biological sex.
Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two bills Wednesday banning transgender procedures on minors and banning trans-identifying students from using public school bathrooms or locker rooms that don’t align with their biological sex.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard and state-funded testing sites as the federal public health emergency comes to an end May 11, 2023
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard and state-funded testing sites as the federal public health emergency comes to an end May 11, 2023
 
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
 
The White House will reportedly disband its COVID response team when the public health emergency ends in May, according to a report.
The White House will reportedly disband its COVID response team when the public health emergency ends in May, according to a report.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year.
 
A 46-year-old man won a New York women’s cycling event on Sunday, just a week after a 35-time winner on the women’s national cyclocross circuit revealed that she had retired after finishing in fourth place between two men in third and fifth places.
A 46-year-old man won a New York women’s cycling event on Sunday, just a week after a 35-time winner on the women’s national cyclocross circuit revealed that she had retired after finishing in fourth place between two men in third and fifth places.
 
Stanford Law School Dean Jenny Martinez doubled down on her support of free speech — regardless of who agreed with it — in a memo published Wednesday.
Stanford Law School Dean Jenny Martinez doubled down on her support of free speech — regardless of who agreed with it — in a memo published Wednesday.
 
Majority support citizen only voting, right to work, and taxpayer protection amendments
 
In a historic vote, Tennessee Republicans expelled two state House Democrats on Thursday over their actions during last week’s storming of the state capitol building by gun control activists, where Democrats led chants with a bullhorn and disrupted the floor session.
In a historic vote, Tennessee Republicans expelled two state House Democrats on Thursday over their actions during last week’s storming of the state capitol building by gun control activists, where Democrats led chants with a bullhorn and disrupted the floor session.
 
Governor Roy Cooper delivered North Carolina’s annual State of the State address Monday evening, along with a response from Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.
Governor Roy Cooper delivered North Carolina’s annual State of the State address Monday evening, along with a response from Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.
 
CBS White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe put the screws to retired Admiral John Kirby during a Thursday briefing, pressing him on the administration’s decision to release a long-awaited assessment of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal just before a holiday weekend.
CBS White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe put the screws to retired Admiral John Kirby during a Thursday briefing, pressing him on the administration’s decision to release a long-awaited assessment of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal just before a holiday weekend.
 
The American Library Association framed recent efforts to remove alleged sexually explicit content from school libraries as a “record number” of attempted “book bans” in two decades.
The American Library Association framed recent efforts to remove alleged sexually explicit content from school libraries as a “record number” of attempted “book bans” in two decades.
 
Legislative leaders call for new Leandro Judge James Ammons to slice the state's education spending obligation from $677 million to $377 million.
Legislative leaders call for new Leandro Judge James Ammons to slice the state's education spending obligation from $677 million to $377 million.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” who should be held accountable for invading Ukraine and said his previous statement on the war in Ukraine has been mischaracterized.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” who should be held accountable for invading Ukraine and said his previous statement on the war in Ukraine has been mischaracterized.
 
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew neglected to provide a clear answer on whether individuals associated with ByteDance, the social media platform’s Chinese parent company, helped him prepare for a Thursday morning hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew neglected to provide a clear answer on whether individuals associated with ByteDance, the social media platform’s Chinese parent company, helped him prepare for a Thursday morning hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court reconsidered Wednesday a case dealing with the state's challenged 2018 voter ID law. Justices could throw out a ruling that blocked the law from taking effect.
The N.C. Supreme Court reconsidered Wednesday a case dealing with the state's challenged 2018 voter ID law. Justices could throw out a ruling that blocked the law from taking effect.
 
The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg shot back on Thursday at House Republicans who opened an investigation this week into the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump, arguing they lack a “legitimate basis” for their inquiry.
The office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg shot back on Thursday at House Republicans who opened an investigation this week into the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump, arguing they lack a “legitimate basis” for their inquiry.
 
Some schools ban trans-identifying students from playing on the team of their preferred gender.
Some schools ban trans-identifying students from playing on the team of their preferred gender.
 
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