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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.
 
The top House Republican on Tuesday said he does not support the creation of a new commission to investigate the U.S. Capitol breach in January, saying the new panel could adversely affect ongoing criminal proceedings.
The top House Republican on Tuesday said he does not support the creation of a new commission to investigate the U.S. Capitol breach in January, saying the new panel could adversely affect ongoing criminal proceedings.
 
Recently, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) re-introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow many small businesses to offer Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Recently, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) re-introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow many small businesses to offer Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
 
Netanyahu needs freedom to act.
 
More than half (55 percent) of parents believe the $190 billion in federal covid-relief funding allocated to U.S. K-12 schools is an appropriate amount
More than half (55 percent) of parents believe the $190 billion in federal covid-relief funding allocated to U.S. K-12 schools is an appropriate amount
 
NC—North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson will keynote the Reagan Republican Rally on Thursday, June 24, at the Tar Heel Variety Theater on Carrow Road in Chocowinity.
NC—North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson will keynote the Reagan Republican Rally on Thursday, June 24, at the Tar Heel Variety Theater on Carrow Road in Chocowinity.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
As Colonial Pipeline Resumes Operations, Efforts Continue To Increase Gas Distribution Across North Carolina
As Colonial Pipeline Resumes Operations, Efforts Continue To Increase Gas Distribution Across North Carolina
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he would reappoint poet, teacher, and community advocate Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s poet laureate.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he would reappoint poet, teacher, and community advocate Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s poet laureate.
 
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.
 
Utah has become the latest state to start the process of banning critical race theory (CRT) from being taught in public schools
Utah has become the latest state to start the process of banning critical race theory (CRT) from being taught in public schools
 
This week, during National Police Week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) reaffirmed his commitment to supporting law enforcement by introducing the Probation Officer Protection Act
This week, during National Police Week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) reaffirmed his commitment to supporting law enforcement by introducing the Probation Officer Protection Act
 
Immediately after Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) was ousted by House Republicans as chair of the conference, she sat down with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie for an interview in which she said she intended to be “one of the leaders in a fight to help to restore our party.”
Immediately after Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) was ousted by House Republicans as chair of the conference, she sat down with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie for an interview in which she said she intended to be “one of the leaders in a fight to help to restore our party.”
 
Kaylee McGhee White of the Washington Examiner highlights important new questions on Capitol Hill.
Kaylee McGhee White of the Washington Examiner highlights important new questions on Capitol Hill.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Military Appreciation Month to honor the contributions and sacrifices North Carolina’s servicemembers, veterans and their families have made for North Carolina and the nation.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Military Appreciation Month to honor the contributions and sacrifices North Carolina’s servicemembers, veterans and their families have made for North Carolina and the nation.
 
Brad Miner writes for National Review Online about a decline in public etiquette.
Brad Miner writes for National Review Online about a decline in public etiquette.
 
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.
 
Former President Barack Obama admitted Monday that unidentified flying objects (UFOs) are real.
Former President Barack Obama admitted Monday that unidentified flying objects (UFOs) are real.
 
As American higher ed prepares for the on-campus experience again, college leaders are encountering a problem: whether they can (or should) mandate th
As American higher ed prepares for the on-campus experience again, college leaders are encountering a problem: whether they can (or should) mandate th
 
“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.
 
Nathanael Blake writes for the Federalist about people who can’t escape the trappings of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Nathanael Blake writes for the Federalist about people who can’t escape the trappings of COVID-19 lockdowns.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today announced the appointment of two District Court Judges to serve in Judicial District 22B, which serves Davidson and Davie counties.
Governor Roy Cooper today announced the appointment of two District Court Judges to serve in Judicial District 22B, which serves Davidson and Davie counties.
 
But she evaded a question from CNN asking what data she has to suggest it is “unsafe” to “let people completely unmask and live their lives if they’ve gotten the vaccine.”
But she evaded a question from CNN asking what data she has to suggest it is “unsafe” to “let people completely unmask and live their lives if they’ve gotten the vaccine.”
 
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.
 
Time to get back to the core business
Research Triangle Park-based jobs to add new business function to Fidelity Investments’ footprint in the State
Research Triangle Park-based jobs to add new business function to Fidelity Investments’ footprint in the State
 
Josh Siegel of the Washington Examiner highlights a critical flaw in President Biden’s climate strategy.
Josh Siegel of the Washington Examiner highlights a critical flaw in President Biden’s climate strategy.
 
Sometimes people who should ride off into the sunset just can't seem to do so
Sometimes people who should ride off into the sunset just can't seem to do so
 
Today, Governor Cooper participated in calls with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy Officials on the impacts of the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline.
Today, Governor Cooper participated in calls with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy Officials on the impacts of the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline.
 
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.
 
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