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Pacific Legal Foundation is backing five plaintiffs who have sued Asheville for rejecting their applications to serve on the city's Human Relations Commission. The plaintiffs argue the city rejected them because they are white.
Pacific Legal Foundation is backing five plaintiffs who have sued Asheville for rejecting their applications to serve on the city's Human Relations Commission. The plaintiffs argue the city rejected them because they are white.
 
The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
 
Gov Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley announced Monday that Medicaid expansion will begin on Dec. 1.
Gov Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley announced Monday that Medicaid expansion will begin on Dec. 1.
 
Three years after government agencies shut down the nation in the COVID pandemic, examination of policy on reining in government overreach, protecting medical autonomy, and preserving our rights to earn a living are critical to preventing a liberty crisis in the future.
Three years after government agencies shut down the nation in the COVID pandemic, examination of policy on reining in government overreach, protecting medical autonomy, and preserving our rights to earn a living are critical to preventing a liberty crisis in the future.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Thursday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Thursday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
 
On Friday, Sept. 22, the General Assembly passed a budget which contains a new provision that would allow lawmakers total discretion over destroying records.
On Friday, Sept. 22, the General Assembly passed a budget which contains a new provision that would allow lawmakers total discretion over destroying records.
 
A $2.5-billion-dollar bond referendum is slated to be placed on the November ballot this year, as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) looks for support to fund 30 different projects in the school district.
A $2.5-billion-dollar bond referendum is slated to be placed on the November ballot this year, as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) looks for support to fund 30 different projects in the school district.
 
On Thursday, Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced that NASCAR’s All-Star race will be returning to North Wilkesboro. This will be the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
On Thursday, Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced that NASCAR’s All-Star race will be returning to North Wilkesboro. This will be the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
 
Plaintiffs challenging appointments to Asheville's Human Relations Commission are seeking an emergency restraining order and injunction in federal court.
Plaintiffs challenging appointments to Asheville's Human Relations Commission are seeking an emergency restraining order and injunction in federal court.
 
A back-and-forth power struggle between state lawmakers and members of the North Carolina Board of Education came to a head in the new budget—and, at least for now, lawmakers won.
A back-and-forth power struggle between state lawmakers and members of the North Carolina Board of Education came to a head in the new budget—and, at least for now, lawmakers won.
 
A federal judge has rejected a Waynesville-based company's request to block a new federal rule linked to farm worker wages.
A federal judge has rejected a Waynesville-based company's request to block a new federal rule linked to farm worker wages.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has declared the week of Sept. 25 “Clean Energy Week.” Whether that indicates he will sign Senate Bill 678, “Clean Energy/Other Changes,” remains unclear.
Gov. Roy Cooper has declared the week of Sept. 25 “Clean Energy Week.” Whether that indicates he will sign Senate Bill 678, “Clean Energy/Other Changes,” remains unclear.
 
A Republican candidate in the 2024 race for North Carolina’s next attorney general has changed course and has decided to run for a different office.
A Republican candidate in the 2024 race for North Carolina’s next attorney general has changed course and has decided to run for a different office.
 
The US Supreme Court will consider Tuesday two petitions related to North Carolina's so-called "ag-gag law."
The US Supreme Court will consider Tuesday two petitions related to North Carolina's so-called "ag-gag law."
 
The North Carolina General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill on Friday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
The North Carolina General Assembly sent Gov. Roy Cooper a bill on Friday that restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority legislative leaders.
 
Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, sat down with CJ reporter Alex Baltzegar to discuss his run to be the next speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, sat down with CJ reporter Alex Baltzegar to discuss his run to be the next speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
 
Vinfast issued an earnings report for the second quarter of 2023 on Thursday, and the news is not good for the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker.
Vinfast issued an earnings report for the second quarter of 2023 on Thursday, and the news is not good for the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker.
 
Mark Robinson has been leading significantly in the polls since he announced his 2024 run in the Republican primary for North Carolina governor, including a Civitas poll in August.
Mark Robinson has been leading significantly in the polls since he announced his 2024 run in the Republican primary for North Carolina governor, including a Civitas poll in August.
 
The new fall season in North Carolina is not only ushering in a change in the weather but a possible change in redistricting for the state as well.
The new fall season in North Carolina is not only ushering in a change in the weather but a possible change in redistricting for the state as well.
 
In the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the March 5 primary, US Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, said he would introduce legislation that would prevent similar future actions.
In the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the March 5 primary, US Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, said he would introduce legislation that would prevent similar future actions.
 
Three Republicans are appealing a judge's order dismissing their lawsuit against the state GOP. The suit challenges the party's last leadership election.
Three Republicans are appealing a judge's order dismissing their lawsuit against the state GOP. The suit challenges the party's last leadership election.
 
Cutting-edge high-speed internet is on its way to some of North Carolina’s rural counties, Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced last month.
Cutting-edge high-speed internet is on its way to some of North Carolina’s rural counties, Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced last month.
 
The state Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay to a Department of Transportation worker fired in connection with falsified bus driver recertification.
The state Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay to a Department of Transportation worker fired in connection with falsified bus driver recertification.
 
The full slate of 4th Circuit US Court of Appeals judges offered Thursday contrasting views over a dispute involving North Carolina State Health Plan coverage for transgender health care.
The full slate of 4th Circuit US Court of Appeals judges offered Thursday contrasting views over a dispute involving North Carolina State Health Plan coverage for transgender health care.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday the formation of the North Carolina Climate Action Corps, which will focus on climate issues across the state.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday the formation of the North Carolina Climate Action Corps, which will focus on climate issues across the state.
 
TikTok is asking the state Court of Appeals to block a lower court order tied to an investigation from North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein.
TikTok is asking the state Court of Appeals to block a lower court order tied to an investigation from North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein.
 
According to a Dec. 21 press release from state Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc. and its parent company Unilever PLC have been added to a list of companies that the Treasurer’s Office restricts investments and contracts with due to their anti-Israel activity.
According to a Dec. 21 press release from state Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc. and its parent company Unilever PLC have been added to a list of companies that the Treasurer’s Office restricts investments and contracts with due to their anti-Israel activity.
 
The Gaston County school board is appealing the state Court of Appeals' Sept. 12 ruling upholding North Carolina's SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
The Gaston County school board is appealing the state Court of Appeals' Sept. 12 ruling upholding North Carolina's SAFE Child Act as constitutional.
 
The state Supreme Court is addressing a dispute over lawyers' fees in a legal fight over the new Harkers Island Bridge project.
The state Supreme Court is addressing a dispute over lawyers' fees in a legal fight over the new Harkers Island Bridge project.
 
The Wilson County school board is asking the state Supreme Court to review a $400,000 penalty linked to the state's law against pension spiking.
The Wilson County school board is asking the state Supreme Court to review a $400,000 penalty linked to the state's law against pension spiking.
 
In a Tuesday evening press conference at the N.C. General Assembly, Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced an agreement to abandon, for now, efforts to legalize casinos through the state budget.
In a Tuesday evening press conference at the N.C. General Assembly, Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced an agreement to abandon, for now, efforts to legalize casinos through the state budget.
 
This week, Donna King, Alex Baltzegar, David Larson, Mitch Kokai, and Theresa Opeka break down the week’s news.
This week, Donna King, Alex Baltzegar, David Larson, Mitch Kokai, and Theresa Opeka break down the week’s news.
 
The judicial system in North Carolina would see plenty of changes if the proposed budget bill is passed.
The judicial system in North Carolina would see plenty of changes if the proposed budget bill is passed.
 
The state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Mocksville in the town's legal dispute with a fired police officer.
The state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Mocksville in the town's legal dispute with a fired police officer.
 
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