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Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today: House Bill 203 & 4 others
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today: House Bill 203 & 4 others
 
Barnini Chakraborty writes for the Washington Examiner about Biden administration policies that spell bad news for the survival of suburbs.
Barnini Chakraborty writes for the Washington Examiner about Biden administration policies that spell bad news for the survival of suburbs.
 
Rich Lowry of National Review Online corrects errors in the record surrounding Texas’ latest election reform.
Rich Lowry of National Review Online corrects errors in the record surrounding Texas’ latest election reform.
 
In the past year, the North Carolina Community College system said goodbye to one president and gained another.
 
KNOLL America Inc., a supplier of conveyor and filtration systems, will create 31 new jobs in Gaston County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
KNOLL America Inc., a supplier of conveyor and filtration systems, will create 31 new jobs in Gaston County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
 
Record prize money and contestants for the world-famous fishing tournament emblematic of larger reopening economic trends across the state.
Record prize money and contestants for the world-famous fishing tournament emblematic of larger reopening economic trends across the state.
 
Not much new law, just a caution to school administrators
Not much new law, just a caution to school administrators
 
Several bills to help N.C. distillers and to loosen alcohol regulation in the state are moving through the General Assembly.
Several bills to help N.C. distillers and to loosen alcohol regulation in the state are moving through the General Assembly.
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
With dozens of veterans looking on in the House Gallery, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted 100-5 on Wednesday to approve bipartisan legislation to eliminate the state income tax on military retirement pay.
With dozens of veterans looking on in the House Gallery, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted 100-5 on Wednesday to approve bipartisan legislation to eliminate the state income tax on military retirement pay.
 
Minneapolis city crews are once again trying to reopen the intersection dubbed “George Floyd Square” in an attempt to restore traffic to the area
Minneapolis city crews are once again trying to reopen the intersection dubbed “George Floyd Square” in an attempt to restore traffic to the area
 
Even with their problems and shortcomings I strongly encourage you to support your local newspaper by subscribing to it
Even with their problems and shortcomings I strongly encourage you to support your local newspaper by subscribing to it
 
The N.C. State Board of Education voted 7-3 on Thursday, June 17, to approve guiding documents for controversial new social studies standards that place greater emphasis on race and gender in teaching U.S. history.
The N.C. State Board of Education voted 7-3 on Thursday, June 17, to approve guiding documents for controversial new social studies standards that place greater emphasis on race and gender in teaching U.S. history.
 
Eric Schmitt writes for the Washington Examiner about one state’s experience with efforts to scale back police work.
Eric Schmitt writes for the Washington Examiner about one state’s experience with efforts to scale back police work.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Charles Ray Finch of Wilson, who was convicted of a crime he did not commit.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Charles Ray Finch of Wilson, who was convicted of a crime he did not commit.
 
Often times in politics, we hear phrases which sound simple and unassuming, but we later find that there is far more behind those words than what we know.
Often times in politics, we hear phrases which sound simple and unassuming, but we later find that there is far more behind those words than what we know.
 
Experts say North Carolina will be on the vanguard of emerging technologies in the insurance and financial products sector if a bill that has passed both chambers of the General Assembly becomes law.
Experts say North Carolina will be on the vanguard of emerging technologies in the insurance and financial products sector if a bill that has passed both chambers of the General Assembly becomes law.
 
The White House press corps has been bugged.
 
Dan McLaughlin of National Review Online ponders Vice President Kamala Harris’ approach to her role as the Biden administration’s point person on the Southern border.
Dan McLaughlin of National Review Online ponders Vice President Kamala Harris’ approach to her role as the Biden administration’s point person on the Southern border.
 
Updated forecast confirms historic opportunity to meet the needs of North Carolina communities and ensure a shared recovery from the pandemic
Updated forecast confirms historic opportunity to meet the needs of North Carolina communities and ensure a shared recovery from the pandemic
 
Helen Raleigh writes at National Review Online about an aspect of “clean” energy that its advocates try to hide.
Helen Raleigh writes at National Review Online about an aspect of “clean” energy that its advocates try to hide.
 
One customer caused the major internet outage that made several well-known websites crash earlier this week, according to the cloud service at the root of the problem.
One customer caused the major internet outage that made several well-known websites crash earlier this week, according to the cloud service at the root of the problem.
 
Many people have resisted getting what has been described as "The Vaccine Shot".
Many people have resisted getting what has been described as "The Vaccine Shot".
 
Emily Brooks of the Washington Examiner highlights a new national Republican effort to promote South Carolina’s Sen. Tim Scott.
Emily Brooks of the Washington Examiner highlights a new national Republican effort to promote South Carolina’s Sen. Tim Scott.
 
Boarding schools and charter schools have been “feeder schools” to the Ivy Leagues for decades.
 
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today: Senate Bill 248 & 2 others
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today: Senate Bill 248 & 2 others
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
The State Board of Elections invites public comment on an amendment to a permanent rule related to the arrangement of official ballots.
The State Board of Elections invites public comment on an amendment to a permanent rule related to the arrangement of official ballots.
 
The N.C. House passed a bill by a vote of 100-5 on Wednesday to exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes.
The N.C. House passed a bill by a vote of 100-5 on Wednesday to exempt military retirement pay from state income taxes.
 
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