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House Bill 951 would retire coal plants, increase natural gas, and mandate increases in renewable capacity, but high costs and erosion of N.C. Utilities Commission authorities unite stakeholders in opposition.
House Bill 951 would retire coal plants, increase natural gas, and mandate increases in renewable capacity, but high costs and erosion of N.C. Utilities Commission authorities unite stakeholders in opposition.
 
At least one judge considering the latest certificate-of-need case at the N.C. Court of Appeals sees a key problem with the state’s CON law.
At least one judge considering the latest certificate-of-need case at the N.C. Court of Appeals sees a key problem with the state’s CON law.
 
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
 
Republicans say religious protections strengthened
 
N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, was joined by House budget chairs Monday, Aug. 9, for a news conference outlining the chamber’s biennial proposal.
N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, was joined by House budget chairs Monday, Aug. 9, for a news conference outlining the chamber’s biennial proposal.
 
A federal lawsuit challenging a North Carolina charter school’s dress code will head back to a trial court.
 
Cases involving a high-profile political activist and a controversial state medical regulation await the N.C. Court of Appeals as it returns to regular in-person hearings this week.
Cases involving a high-profile political activist and a controversial state medical regulation await the N.C. Court of Appeals as it returns to regular in-person hearings this week.
 
A leader of the N.C. Senate’s redistricting efforts is taking aim at a colleague’s claim about gerrymandering in congressional elections.
A leader of the N.C. Senate’s redistricting efforts is taking aim at a colleague’s claim about gerrymandering in congressional elections.
 
As the controversy over vaccine mandates grows, public officials’ animus for the unvaccinated is resonating among social justice activists.
As the controversy over vaccine mandates grows, public officials’ animus for the unvaccinated is resonating among social justice activists.
 
Sports betting legislation passed the state Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, clearing an initial hurdle on its way to the full Senate.
Sports betting legislation passed the state Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, clearing an initial hurdle on its way to the full Senate.
 
The city of Charlotte is set to approve an ordinance aimed at barring businesses and employers from discriminating against people based on transgender identity and other “protected classes.”
The city of Charlotte is set to approve an ordinance aimed at barring businesses and employers from discriminating against people based on transgender identity and other “protected classes.”
 
A congressman from North Carolina has introduced a new bill to expand broadband access in rural America.
A congressman from North Carolina has introduced a new bill to expand broadband access in rural America.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is urging other members of the Council of State to push their own staffs to get vaccinated.
Gov. Roy Cooper is urging other members of the Council of State to push their own staffs to get vaccinated.
 
Some Republican members of the N.C. Council of State used a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3, to underscore the challenges employers face in finding workers because
Some Republican members of the N.C. Council of State used a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 3, to underscore the challenges employers face in finding workers because
 
Carolina Journal recently reported on the second quarter federal fundraising numbers for declared U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina.
Carolina Journal recently reported on the second quarter federal fundraising numbers for declared U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina.
 
The Senate’s top officer is continuing to highlight his concerns about the agenda of “antiracist” summer camps and teacher workshops tied to the Durham Public Schools.
The Senate’s top officer is continuing to highlight his concerns about the agenda of “antiracist” summer camps and teacher workshops tied to the Durham Public Schools.
 
State Rep. Jerry Carter, 66, a Rockingham County minister and chaplain with the State Highway Patrol, died Tuesday morning.
State Rep. Jerry Carter, 66, a Rockingham County minister and chaplain with the State Highway Patrol, died Tuesday morning.
 
The general counsel to Gov. Roy Cooper is returning to private practice.
 
State auditors found Roanoke-Chowan Community College issued more than $10.3 million in checks with invalid signatures between August 2019 and August 2020, putting the school at increased risk of fraud.
State auditors found Roanoke-Chowan Community College issued more than $10.3 million in checks with invalid signatures between August 2019 and August 2020, putting the school at increased risk of fraud.
 
Given the freedom to choose whether to mandate masks for students, school boards across the state have begun voting to make face coverings optional for the coming school year.
Given the freedom to choose whether to mandate masks for students, school boards across the state have begun voting to make face coverings optional for the coming school year.
 
The new guidance comes amid recent spikes in cases of the Delta Variant, spurring new federal guidance on masks and vaccine mandates for federal employees.
The new guidance comes amid recent spikes in cases of the Delta Variant, spurring new federal guidance on masks and vaccine mandates for federal employees.
 
Senate leader Phil Berger is drawing attention to his concerns about the latest federal health guidance on COVID-19 and masks.
Senate leader Phil Berger is drawing attention to his concerns about the latest federal health guidance on COVID-19 and masks.
 
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $40 million from the federal Charter Schools Program, in a major policy shift away from the bipartisan support that charter schools have enjoyed in recent years.
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $40 million from the federal Charter Schools Program, in a major policy shift away from the bipartisan support that charter schools have enjoyed in recent years.
 
President Biden is expected to announce Thursday, July 29, that all federal employees must be vaccinated or submit to rigorous COVID testing.
President Biden is expected to announce Thursday, July 29, that all federal employees must be vaccinated or submit to rigorous COVID testing.
 
Stabilizing braces on firearms are designed for disabled gun owners
 
Public school districts in North Carolina have received about $5.3 billion in COVID-related relief from the federal government.
Public school districts in North Carolina have received about $5.3 billion in COVID-related relief from the federal government.
 
A couple of weeks after announcing his retirement from Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet, Erik Hooks is in line for a top federal emergency management post.
A couple of weeks after announcing his retirement from Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet, Erik Hooks is in line for a top federal emergency management post.
 
Things are quiet this week on Jones Street in Raleigh, even as work on a state budget plan, which the governor may or may not sign, looms in the legislature.
Things are quiet this week on Jones Street in Raleigh, even as work on a state budget plan, which the governor may or may not sign, looms in the legislature.
 
The voices of those urging government officials to rely on individual liberty and personality responsibility as the founding principles relate to getting the COVID vaccine are getting louder.
The voices of those urging government officials to rely on individual liberty and personality responsibility as the founding principles relate to getting the COVID vaccine are getting louder.
 
The N.C. House will consider a bill Monday to allow mental health counselors to work across state lines.
The N.C. House will consider a bill Monday to allow mental health counselors to work across state lines.
 
Ollie Mulligan, this week from an airport somewhere in the Northeast, talked about his upcoming flight home, about returning to his native Ireland, to County Kildare.
Ollie Mulligan, this week from an airport somewhere in the Northeast, talked about his upcoming flight home, about returning to his native Ireland, to County Kildare.
 
The N.C. Senate has approved a final deal with the House for a bill to defer certain ABC renewal fees.
The N.C. Senate has approved a final deal with the House for a bill to defer certain ABC renewal fees.
 
The organization’s commissioner, Que Tucker, tells media that she believes the bill is the product of racism.
The organization’s commissioner, Que Tucker, tells media that she believes the bill is the product of racism.
 
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in March announced the launch of a task force to address growing concern grew among public school parents about political and cultural indoctrination in the classroom
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in March announced the launch of a task force to address growing concern grew among public school parents about political and cultural indoctrination in the classroom
 
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