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The judge in the ongoing Leandro school funding case has signed an order that attempts to compel the General Assembly to fund the components of the Comprehensive Remedial Plan agreed to by both the defendants and plaintiffs in the case last year.
The judge in the ongoing Leandro school funding case has signed an order that attempts to compel the General Assembly to fund the components of the Comprehensive Remedial Plan agreed to by both the defendants and plaintiffs in the case last year.
 
The Government Transparency Act of 2021 would require that personnel actions of government employees, like public school teachers or county health officials, be described and maintained in public record
The Government Transparency Act of 2021 would require that personnel actions of government employees, like public school teachers or county health officials, be described and maintained in public record
 
"The barrage of cyberattacks from Russia must end immediately, and together we can send a strong message to Russia, and the world, that the United States will not be intimidated when we are tested," the letter reads.
"The barrage of cyberattacks from Russia must end immediately, and together we can send a strong message to Russia, and the world, that the United States will not be intimidated when we are tested," the letter reads.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper pushes wind energy panacea via executive order, but Chairman of the N.C. Energy Policy Council Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson deems the move an overstep of authority that does not ‘follow the science'
Gov. Roy Cooper pushes wind energy panacea via executive order, but Chairman of the N.C. Energy Policy Council Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson deems the move an overstep of authority that does not ‘follow the science'
 
87% of respondents, who are likely Republican primary voters, view former president Donald Trump favorably
87% of respondents, who are likely Republican primary voters, view former president Donald Trump favorably
 
Two bills, which would allow medical professionals who aren’t doctors greater latitude in serving patients, are advancing in the Senate.
Two bills, which would allow medical professionals who aren’t doctors greater latitude in serving patients, are advancing in the Senate.
 
Jaden Ng, 13, and her family sat in the gallery on Thursday morning to watch the N.C. Senate vote to ban abortions sought based on the likelihood of Down syndrome
Jaden Ng, 13, and her family sat in the gallery on Thursday morning to watch the N.C. Senate vote to ban abortions sought based on the likelihood of Down syndrome
 
Walker and former Gov. Pat McCrory were seated near the front of the room at Saturday night’s closing convention dinner when the endorsement was made.
Walker and former Gov. Pat McCrory were seated near the front of the room at Saturday night’s closing convention dinner when the endorsement was made.
 
"We have consistently collected more from taxpayers than we need to operate a sound state government," said Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus.
"We have consistently collected more from taxpayers than we need to operate a sound state government," said Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus.
 
Legislation would increase voting access, ban private election funding, and set election day absentee ballot deadline
Legislation would increase voting access, ban private election funding, and set election day absentee ballot deadline
 
S.B.43 would allow permit holders to carry on property that is a house of worship and a school, but only during non-school hours
S.B.43 would allow permit holders to carry on property that is a house of worship and a school, but only during non-school hours
 
A bill pending in the N.C. Senate would tear down burdensome regulations for 24 months for companies offering new financial or insurance products that use emerging technology, allowing them to test out cutting-edge products or services.
A bill pending in the N.C. Senate would tear down burdensome regulations for 24 months for companies offering new financial or insurance products that use emerging technology, allowing them to test out cutting-edge products or services.
 
N.C. House leadership ask for data justifying continued emergency order
N.C. House leadership ask for data justifying continued emergency order
 
Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June.
Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June.
 
Former N.C. congressman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has enlisted former President Donald Trump’s help to promote his latest venture.
Former N.C. congressman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has enlisted former President Donald Trump’s help to promote his latest venture.
 
Election integrity is a top issue for North Carolina voters.
 
North Carolina should focus on user fees to help address long-term transportation needs.
North Carolina should focus on user fees to help address long-term transportation needs.
 
Overall spending growth will be below GOP's self-imposed spending limitation of population plus inflation increases
Overall spending growth will be below GOP's self-imposed spending limitation of population plus inflation increases
 
A proposed tax cut from Senate Republicans would move North Carolina to fifth in the state business tax climate rankings, the Tax Foundation says.
A proposed tax cut from Senate Republicans would move North Carolina to fifth in the state business tax climate rankings, the Tax Foundation says.
 
Unemployed people who get a job would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 under legislation spearheaded by Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly.
Unemployed people who get a job would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 under legislation spearheaded by Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly.
 
Foxx committed to winning 10th term, reclaiming U.S. House majority
 
Heading into the 2022 mid-term elections, the N.C. Republican Party will have continuity and unity surrounding its leadership.
Heading into the 2022 mid-term elections, the N.C. Republican Party will have continuity and unity surrounding its leadership.
 
The N.C. Senate on Thursday, June 3, voted not to confirm Dionne Delli-Gatti to lead the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality.
The N.C. Senate on Thursday, June 3, voted not to confirm Dionne Delli-Gatti to lead the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality.
 
The state House has voted to make North Carolina the 26th state to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program
The state House has voted to make North Carolina the 26th state to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program
 
A Durham County Superior Court judge has dismissed a New Bern eye surgeon’s lawsuit challenging the state’s certificate-of-need law.
A Durham County Superior Court judge has dismissed a New Bern eye surgeon’s lawsuit challenging the state’s certificate-of-need law.
 
Loosely defined, the phrase “liberal arts” refers to courses in Western philosophy, theology, literature, art, and history, with science and foreign languages playing a real but secondary role.
Loosely defined, the phrase “liberal arts” refers to courses in Western philosophy, theology, literature, art, and history, with science and foreign languages playing a real but secondary role.
 
In an unprecedented move, N.C. Senate leaders say they won’t confirm Dionne Delli-Gatti
 
In Spring Lake, N.C., flags dot a hillside in stoic formation. Red, white, and blue flutters in the breeze over gravestones, reminding all who pass of true sacrifice.
In Spring Lake, N.C., flags dot a hillside in stoic formation. Red, white, and blue flutters in the breeze over gravestones, reminding all who pass of true sacrifice.
 
Education leaders call for reforming North Carolina High School Athletic Association
 
Heavy drinking among women aged 30 to 80 spiked by 41% during pandemic shutdowns.
 
Surry County commissioners are pushing back against major corporations for what they describe as a “bigoted, left-wing divisive political agenda.”
Surry County commissioners are pushing back against major corporations for what they describe as a “bigoted, left-wing divisive political agenda.”
 
A bill temporarily shortening the length of time required for a driving learner’s permit was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper this week.
A bill temporarily shortening the length of time required for a driving learner’s permit was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper this week.
 
The state auditor said in an examination released Wednesday, May 26, that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s sloppy record keeping led to inaccurate reports on advance construction.
The state auditor said in an examination released Wednesday, May 26, that the N.C. Department of Transportation’s sloppy record keeping led to inaccurate reports on advance construction.
 
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