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Personal income tax rates would be slashed and the corporate tax rate entirely eliminated by 2028 under a proposal rolled out on Tuesday, May 25, by N.C. Senate Republicans.
Personal income tax rates would be slashed and the corporate tax rate entirely eliminated by 2028 under a proposal rolled out on Tuesday, May 25, by N.C. Senate Republicans.
 
The latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show about 251,000 North Carolinians unemployed as of April, down about 58,000 since the beginning of 2021.
The latest estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show about 251,000 North Carolinians unemployed as of April, down about 58,000 since the beginning of 2021.
 
A bill that would open disciplinary records of government employees is crawling through the Senate, and employee unions and Democrats are determined to kill it.
A bill that would open disciplinary records of government employees is crawling through the Senate, and employee unions and Democrats are determined to kill it.
 
A legislative bill that would allocate $750 million in federal relief money toward broadband growth has passed the House Appropriations Committee.
A legislative bill that would allocate $750 million in federal relief money toward broadband growth has passed the House Appropriations Committee.
 
A bill sponsored by Democrats in the N.C. House would pump billions of additional dollars into public education over the next few years toward meeting the requirements of a new remedial agreement in the ongoing Leandro lawsuit.
A bill sponsored by Democrats in the N.C. House would pump billions of additional dollars into public education over the next few years toward meeting the requirements of a new remedial agreement in the ongoing Leandro lawsuit.
 
Could an obscure historical discovery force Wingate University and the town to change names?
 
When discussing topics like diversity and inclusion, it is important to have a shared language on the buzzwords used.
When discussing topics like diversity and inclusion, it is important to have a shared language on the buzzwords used.
 
In a few weeks, New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones will join the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media
In a few weeks, New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones will join the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media
 
An executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday, May 21, requires recipients of unemployment benefits to prove they are searching for work to continue receiving benefits.
An executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday, May 21, requires recipients of unemployment benefits to prove they are searching for work to continue receiving benefits.
 
Lawmakers and the governor are moving bills and disclosing recommendations for using money from the American Rescue Plan, some $5.7 billion.
Lawmakers and the governor are moving bills and disclosing recommendations for using money from the American Rescue Plan, some $5.7 billion.
 
In anticipation of delayed results from the U.S. Census this year, N.C. lawmakers have introduced a bill that gives local municipalities the option of delaying their 2021 elections to 2022.
In anticipation of delayed results from the U.S. Census this year, N.C. lawmakers have introduced a bill that gives local municipalities the option of delaying their 2021 elections to 2022.
 
Slow permitting process, intentional slow-walking of approval could hurt one of North Carolina’s poorest counties.
Slow permitting process, intentional slow-walking of approval could hurt one of North Carolina’s poorest counties.
 
North Carolina remains vulnerable to fuel shortages because it’s too reliant on a pair of pipelines for gas and energy, industry leaders and experts told lawmakers.
North Carolina remains vulnerable to fuel shortages because it’s too reliant on a pair of pipelines for gas and energy, industry leaders and experts told lawmakers.
 
Bipartisan HB934 would let parents apply for up to $3,000 grants for tutors, counseling, and other educational support to mitigate the damage of closed schools
Bipartisan HB934 would let parents apply for up to $3,000 grants for tutors, counseling, and other educational support to mitigate the damage of closed schools
 
A conservative group within the U.S. House of Representatives is backing Rep. Richard Hudson’s plan to strengthen protection for gun owners who carry concealed firearms in public.
A conservative group within the U.S. House of Representatives is backing Rep. Richard Hudson’s plan to strengthen protection for gun owners who carry concealed firearms in public.
 
When it comes to our business climate and economic prospects, North Carolinians are used to receiving accolades.
When it comes to our business climate and economic prospects, North Carolinians are used to receiving accolades.
 
A hundred new clean energy jobs in a Tier One county are put on hold while the company awaits judication on their modified permit.
A hundred new clean energy jobs in a Tier One county are put on hold while the company awaits judication on their modified permit.
 
North Carolina’s history of drawing congressional and legislative districts is challenging to defend for both political parties.
North Carolina’s history of drawing congressional and legislative districts is challenging to defend for both political parties.
 
North Carolina is among the top five states in the nation on metrics such as tax rates, size of state government, and income transfer programs, according to a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
North Carolina is among the top five states in the nation on metrics such as tax rates, size of state government, and income transfer programs, according to a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
 
Former President Donald Trump will deliver the featured remarks at next month’s state Republican Party convention in Greenville.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver the featured remarks at next month’s state Republican Party convention in Greenville.
 
The N.C. Board of Elections voted Friday, May 14, to rehire Karen Brinson Bell as executive director.
The N.C. Board of Elections voted Friday, May 14, to rehire Karen Brinson Bell as executive director.
 
Polling trends along with changing demographics of the electorate are key to 2022
Polling trends along with changing demographics of the electorate are key to 2022
 
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, says Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, should immediately withdraw his imposed mask mandate.
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, says Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, should immediately withdraw his imposed mask mandate.
 
In the waning hours of crossover week, the N.C. House passed a bill to open new funding sources and add flexibility to charter schools.
In the waning hours of crossover week, the N.C. House passed a bill to open new funding sources and add flexibility to charter schools.
 
“This bill does not change what history can and cannot be taught. It simply prevents schools from endorsing discriminatory concepts," said Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston.
“This bill does not change what history can and cannot be taught. It simply prevents schools from endorsing discriminatory concepts," said Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston.
 
House Bill 813 cleared the State Government and Rules committee meetings Wednesday morning.
House Bill 813 cleared the State Government and Rules committee meetings Wednesday morning.
 
55% of N.C. voters think the nation is headed in the wrong direction, while 39% think we are on the right path.
55% of N.C. voters think the nation is headed in the wrong direction, while 39% think we are on the right path.
 
A bill advancing decades’ long work to reform the state’s liquor monopoly passed in the N.C. House and heads now to the Senate.
A bill advancing decades’ long work to reform the state’s liquor monopoly passed in the N.C. House and heads now to the Senate.
 
N.C. House Republicans have filed an ambitious bill that will allocate three quarters of a billion federal dollars toward broadband.
N.C. House Republicans have filed an ambitious bill that will allocate three quarters of a billion federal dollars toward broadband.
 
"It’s scary and a lot of people are panicking.”
 
Liberal activist the Rev. William Barber is loudly calling for a special prosecutor to take over the case of Andrew Brown
Liberal activist the Rev. William Barber is loudly calling for a special prosecutor to take over the case of Andrew Brown
 
The teaching of critical race theory as the only explanation of America’s past would be outlawed in public schools under a bill approved by the N.C. House Education Committee on Tuesday, May 11.
The teaching of critical race theory as the only explanation of America’s past would be outlawed in public schools under a bill approved by the N.C. House Education Committee on Tuesday, May 11.
 
Three N.C. House members rated as "hostile" to taxpayers
 
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