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The N.C. House has approved a measure that could pave the way for ending the state’s twice-a-year ritual of setting clocks forward and back.
The N.C. House has approved a measure that could pave the way for ending the state’s twice-a-year ritual of setting clocks forward and back.
 
Woke” academics have taken to attacking almost everything that’s traditional in our culture.
 
Today, the NC House voted 112-1 to pass House Bill 334 — Temporarily Align PPP Treatment to Federal Treatment
 
It’s an incredibly ugly piece of history, yet, in H.R. 1, Democrats have revived the plan to take away the right to privately donate to nonprofits.
It’s an incredibly ugly piece of history, yet, in H.R. 1, Democrats have revived the plan to take away the right to privately donate to nonprofits.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen visited a vaccine clinic at Mission Health / Asheville-Buncombe Technical Conference Center (A-B Tech) to see people receive their vaccine.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen visited a vaccine clinic at Mission Health / Asheville-Buncombe Technical Conference Center (A-B Tech) to see people receive their vaccine.
 
Apple, Inc announced this morning an investment of over $1 billion to the North Carolina economy, primarily focused on the establishment of a new regional campus in Research Triangle Park.
Apple, Inc announced this morning an investment of over $1 billion to the North Carolina economy, primarily focused on the establishment of a new regional campus in Research Triangle Park.
 
This month, Democrats went all-in on court packing, unveiling a plan to expand the Supreme Court and pack it with liberal, activist judges.
This month, Democrats went all-in on court packing, unveiling a plan to expand the Supreme Court and pack it with liberal, activist judges.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is leading a nationwide effort in cooperation with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to encourage business leaders to publicly oppose states that pass election-reform laws.
Gov. Roy Cooper is leading a nationwide effort in cooperation with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to encourage business leaders to publicly oppose states that pass election-reform laws.
 
This morning, Governor Roy Cooper, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, Senator Dan Blue, Speaker Tim Moore and Rep. Robert Reives issued the following statement after Apple announced its decision to build a new campus in Wake County, hiring 3,000 employees and investing $1 billion.
This morning, Governor Roy Cooper, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, Senator Dan Blue, Speaker Tim Moore and Rep. Robert Reives issued the following statement after Apple announced its decision to build a new campus in Wake County, hiring 3,000 employees and investing $1 billion.
 
In this blog, I’ll highlight two good pieces of health care policy set to be heard in committee soon.
In this blog, I’ll highlight two good pieces of health care policy set to be heard in committee soon.
 
Wounded Veterans Honored by Lawmakers Before Passage
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: House Bill 137 & 138
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: House Bill 137 & 138
 
The current version of Senate Bill 717 would add a Taxpayer Bill of Rights to the state constitution and provide two conforming amendments to carry it out.
The current version of Senate Bill 717 would add a Taxpayer Bill of Rights to the state constitution and provide two conforming amendments to carry it out.
 
“They do whatever they want, take whatever documents they want from you … maybe they can start wiretapping you, who knows?”
“They do whatever they want, take whatever documents they want from you … maybe they can start wiretapping you, who knows?”
 
North Carolina is not alone in considering whether to scale back the governor’s emergency powers.
North Carolina is not alone in considering whether to scale back the governor’s emergency powers.
 
Virginia dropping advanced math classes for "inclusiveness"
Virginia dropping advanced math classes for "inclusiveness"
 
The lieutenant governor and the N.C. Senate’s powerful Rules Committee chairman are taking aim at the left-wing group leading the charge against voter ID in North Carolina.
The lieutenant governor and the N.C. Senate’s powerful Rules Committee chairman are taking aim at the left-wing group leading the charge against voter ID in North Carolina.
 
It didn’t take long after former Governor Pat McCrory announced his candidacy for the US Senate that Democrats and like-minded columnists started calling him a “failed politician” who “doesn’t stand for anything.”
It didn’t take long after former Governor Pat McCrory announced his candidacy for the US Senate that Democrats and like-minded columnists started calling him a “failed politician” who “doesn’t stand for anything.”
 
A bill to curtail a governor’s power during a state emergency has easily passed a Senate Judiciary Committee.
A bill to curtail a governor’s power during a state emergency has easily passed a Senate Judiciary Committee.
 
Prisoners’ rights groups — and even some Democratic legislators — are stepping in to end “extreme confinement” in a Washington, D.C., jail that’s currently housing accused Capitol rioters awaiting trial
Prisoners’ rights groups — and even some Democratic legislators — are stepping in to end “extreme confinement” in a Washington, D.C., jail that’s currently housing accused Capitol rioters awaiting trial
 
Date Chosen in Honor of Union County's SGT Michael Verardo
 
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.
 
As vaccinations continue and trends stabilize, NC will lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1
As vaccinations continue and trends stabilize, NC will lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1
 
The recent appointment of Darrell Allison to the chancellorship of Fayetteville State University (FSU) has sparked a controversy.
The recent appointment of Darrell Allison to the chancellorship of Fayetteville State University (FSU) has sparked a controversy.
 
Most people are generally aware that the Chinese are attempting to take over the United States in a variety of different ways, most of which are economic and military.
Most people are generally aware that the Chinese are attempting to take over the United States in a variety of different ways, most of which are economic and military.
 
Rep. Julia Howard, R-Davie, has been removed from her powerful role as senior chair of the state House’s tax-writing Finance Committee.
Rep. Julia Howard, R-Davie, has been removed from her powerful role as senior chair of the state House’s tax-writing Finance Committee.
 
First shoe: masks don't work. Second shoe: social distancing don't work either
First shoe: masks don't work. Second shoe: social distancing don't work either
 
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