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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the State Board of Elections’ attempt to rewrite N.C. elections law.
 
North Carolina’s economy, battered by COVID-19 itself as well as government’s costly attempts to contain its spread, is still struggling to recover.
North Carolina’s economy, battered by COVID-19 itself as well as government’s costly attempts to contain its spread, is still struggling to recover.
 
Reopening schools is the top priority of Catherine Truitt, the Republican candidate for state superintendent.
 
Winter is coming, and small businesses are running out of time.
 
To usurp means “to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right,” according to my copy of Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary.
To usurp means “to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right,” according to my copy of Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary.
 
The Trump administration and congressional leaders are at loggerheads over another COVID-19 relief package that may effectively provide state and local governments with another bailout.
The Trump administration and congressional leaders are at loggerheads over another COVID-19 relief package that may effectively provide state and local governments with another bailout.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper may announce the reopening of private bars, as early as Friday.
 
Why can’t we get it right? This response to COVID-19, I mean.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has promised $445 million state tax dollars to corporations so far in 2020.
 
The post of lieutenant governor is a constitutional office in North Carolina, and the only one empowered to exercise both legislative and executive powers.
The post of lieutenant governor is a constitutional office in North Carolina, and the only one empowered to exercise both legislative and executive powers.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Last year, a Superior Court panel in North Carolina declared the state’s congressional districts an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
Last year, a Superior Court panel in North Carolina declared the state’s congressional districts an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
 
North Carolina received a “C” for poor fiscal management from the national nonprofit Truth in Accounting.
North Carolina received a “C” for poor fiscal management from the national nonprofit Truth in Accounting.
 
Fewer than six weeks from the 2020 general election, two of the five members of the State Board of Elections walked off the job.
Fewer than six weeks from the 2020 general election, two of the five members of the State Board of Elections walked off the job.
 
The day after the state announced a settlement with Democratic super-litigator Marc Elias likely gutting absentee ballot protections, the State Board of Elections’ two Republican members resigned.
The day after the state announced a settlement with Democratic super-litigator Marc Elias likely gutting absentee ballot protections, the State Board of Elections’ two Republican members resigned.
 
The 2016 presidential campaign turned me into a judiciary junkie.
 
A settlement in an election lawsuit strips absentee ballot protections, opening the door for election fraud, one election expert says.
A settlement in an election lawsuit strips absentee ballot protections, opening the door for election fraud, one election expert says.
 
A group of teachers is prioritizing itself over students, experts say of recent tactics from the N.C. Association of Educators.
A group of teachers is prioritizing itself over students, experts say of recent tactics from the N.C. Association of Educators.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper plans to allow fans at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte and other outdoor entertainment venues.
Gov. Roy Cooper plans to allow fans at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte and other outdoor entertainment venues.
 
We’re taught at an early age that the people maintain ultimate authority over government in our state and nation.
We’re taught at an early age that the people maintain ultimate authority over government in our state and nation.
 
The two candidates running to become North Carolina’s first African-American lieutenant governor have dramatically different views on race, law enforcement, education, economic policy, and the role of government.
The two candidates running to become North Carolina’s first African-American lieutenant governor have dramatically different views on race, law enforcement, education, economic policy, and the role of government.
 
According to the latest jobs report, North Carolina’s headline unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in August, down from 8.5% in July.
According to the latest jobs report, North Carolina’s headline unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in August, down from 8.5% in July.
 
Bowling alleys are finally allowed to reopen in North Carolina.
 
For Tara Deane’s two youngest children, virtual learning has been a nightmare.
 
Unions won a new stronghold in North Carolina. Patients will pay the price, experts say.
Unions won a new stronghold in North Carolina. Patients will pay the price, experts say.
 
School districts can allow elementary grade students to return to the classroom next month, Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Sept. 17 news conference, but middle and high school students won’t have the same opportunity.
School districts can allow elementary grade students to return to the classroom next month, Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Sept. 17 news conference, but middle and high school students won’t have the same opportunity.
 
Diabetic state employees soon won’t have to swallow the rising cost of insulin.
 
A Superior Court judge has struck down Wilmington’s citywide restrictions on vacation rentals. An Institute for Justice news release praised the ruling.
A Superior Court judge has struck down Wilmington’s citywide restrictions on vacation rentals. An Institute for Justice news release praised the ruling.
 
COVID-19 has upended our traditional way of educating kids.
 
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis went on the attack Monday night.
 
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reinstated voter-approved state constitutional amendments to require voter ID and to cap the state’s income tax rate.
In a split 2-1 ruling, the N.C. Court of Appeals has reinstated voter-approved state constitutional amendments to require voter ID and to cap the state’s income tax rate.
 
North Carolina’s state government began its 2020-21 fiscal year with $1.5 billion in cash left over from last year plus another $1.8 billion in rainy-day funds and other earmarked reserves.
North Carolina’s state government began its 2020-21 fiscal year with $1.5 billion in cash left over from last year plus another $1.8 billion in rainy-day funds and other earmarked reserves.
 
Yes, the N.C. Court of Appeals just upheld the state’s voter ID constitutional amendment.
Yes, the N.C. Court of Appeals just upheld the state’s voter ID constitutional amendment.
 
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