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State Treasurer Dale Folwell hosted a forum discussion in Charlotte on March 16 to address legislation designed to protect patients from lawsuits and crippling debt arising from medical billing, particularly in Charlotte.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell hosted a forum discussion in Charlotte on March 16 to address legislation designed to protect patients from lawsuits and crippling debt arising from medical billing, particularly in Charlotte.
 
Police have identified the six victims killed in a mass shooting at a Nashville Christian school, and they include three 9-year-old children and three adults 60 years old and above.
Police have identified the six victims killed in a mass shooting at a Nashville Christian school, and they include three 9-year-old children and three adults 60 years old and above.
 
Nearly half of Democrats voters agree that a grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump from the Manhattan district attorney would be an “outrageous abuse of power,” a new survey found.
Nearly half of Democrats voters agree that a grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump from the Manhattan district attorney would be an “outrageous abuse of power,” a new survey found.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
 
Higher spending and lower revenue intake produced a $1.1 trillion budget deficit in the first six months of fiscal year 2023, according to a report released Monday by the Congressional Budget Office.
Higher spending and lower revenue intake produced a $1.1 trillion budget deficit in the first six months of fiscal year 2023, according to a report released Monday by the Congressional Budget Office.
 
President Biden terminated the national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, three years after federal and state governments initially enacted a two-week order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
President Biden terminated the national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, three years after federal and state governments initially enacted a two-week order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
 
An organization that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is a member of has accepted sizable donations from ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of the social media platform TikTok, which the democratic socialist recently defended from a possible nationwide ban.
An organization that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is a member of has accepted sizable donations from ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of the social media platform TikTok, which the democratic socialist recently defended from a possible nationwide ban.
 
The Trump show is returning to New York this week, as another probe of the former president’s business dealings by a Democrat prosecutor who vowed to “get” him proceeds.
The Trump show is returning to New York this week, as another probe of the former president’s business dealings by a Democrat prosecutor who vowed to “get” him proceeds.
 
First Citizens Bank will acquire Silicon Valley Bank on Monday after the latter company faced a run on deposits and collapsed.
First Citizens Bank will acquire Silicon Valley Bank on Monday after the latter company faced a run on deposits and collapsed.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House voted to approve concurrence of H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 94-22.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House voted to approve concurrence of H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 94-22.
 
A conversation with President Joe Biden’s climate czar John Kerry took off when it turned to the use of private flights, a sore topic for jet-setting world leaders pushing the fight against global warming.
A conversation with President Joe Biden’s climate czar John Kerry took off when it turned to the use of private flights, a sore topic for jet-setting world leaders pushing the fight against global warming.
 
State and local governments in North Carolina would be barred from requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for employees or students under a bill passed March 21 by the House Health Committee.
State and local governments in North Carolina would be barred from requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for employees or students under a bill passed March 21 by the House Health Committee.
 
Democrats have chosen Chicago as the location of their 2024 convention.
Democrats have chosen Chicago as the location of their 2024 convention.
 
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, slammed the Biden administration on Sunday for continuing the obstruct the committee’s investigation into Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified materials while not in office.
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, slammed the Biden administration on Sunday for continuing the obstruct the committee’s investigation into Biden’s and former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified materials while not in office.
 
Did politicians learn their lesson from the Great Recession? It’s a question I pose in my latest piece at RealClearPolicy.
Did politicians learn their lesson from the Great Recession? It’s a question I pose in my latest piece at RealClearPolicy.
 
President Joe Biden approved federal aid in a major disaster declaration after a powerful storm with straight-line winds and deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of Mississippi and Alabama over the weekend, killing at least 26 people and injuring many more.
President Joe Biden approved federal aid in a major disaster declaration after a powerful storm with straight-line winds and deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of Mississippi and Alabama over the weekend, killing at least 26 people and injuring many more.
 
Afghanistan’s extremist Taliban government released photographs late last week of some of the U.S. military equipment that it seized in the wake of President Joe Biden’s disastrous pullout from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s extremist Taliban government released photographs late last week of some of the U.S. military equipment that it seized in the wake of President Joe Biden’s disastrous pullout from Afghanistan.
 
Joe Tacopina, former President Donald Trump’s attorney, said over the weekend that the president’s claims that he would be arrested Tuesday last week were based on leaks that NBC News had previously reported.
Joe Tacopina, former President Donald Trump’s attorney, said over the weekend that the president’s claims that he would be arrested Tuesday last week were based on leaks that NBC News had previously reported.
 
Former President Donald Trump accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of “prosecutorial misconduct” on Saturday in his first 2024 campaign rally in Waco, Texas.
Former President Donald Trump accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of “prosecutorial misconduct” on Saturday in his first 2024 campaign rally in Waco, Texas.
 
The latest revelations from a recent Civitas Poll on voter thoughts coming into 2024 election cycle
The latest revelations from a recent Civitas Poll on voter thoughts coming into 2024 election cycle
 
The head of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit dealing with mental health services for foster children.
The head of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit dealing with mental health services for foster children.
 
Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen once said, “To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood.” Using that metric, if America has even a handful of women even remotely close to the caliber of Minnesota mother Kofi Montzka, then we’re doing just all right.
Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen once said, “To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood.” Using that metric, if America has even a handful of women even remotely close to the caliber of Minnesota mother Kofi Montzka, then we’re doing just all right.
 
"Just because you’re not situated on the southern border doesn’t mean your community is not affected."
"Just because you’re not situated on the southern border doesn’t mean your community is not affected."
 
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission has dropped its lawsuit against the Rules Review Commission, less than two weeks after going to court. The EMC offered no explanation for the dismissal in its court filing.
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission has dropped its lawsuit against the Rules Review Commission, less than two weeks after going to court. The EMC offered no explanation for the dismissal in its court filing.
 
Footage emerged of a massive explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday evening that left multiple casualties.
Footage emerged of a massive explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania on Friday evening that left multiple casualties.
 
A top official on former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign has flipped to a PAC urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to enter the 2024 presidential race.
A top official on former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign has flipped to a PAC urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to enter the 2024 presidential race.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to increase awareness and help address this widespread public health issue.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to increase awareness and help address this widespread public health issue.
 
House investigators spoke with a former aide to President Joe Biden — with links to his son Hunter — who has become a central figure in the commander-in-chief’s classified documents scandal.
House investigators spoke with a former aide to President Joe Biden — with links to his son Hunter — who has become a central figure in the commander-in-chief’s classified documents scandal.
 
There is an old rap remix by Asher Roth of “I Love College” fame that states, “A million here, a million there. Yeah, you got a mil, but for real dog, nobody cares.”
There is an old rap remix by Asher Roth of “I Love College” fame that states, “A million here, a million there. Yeah, you got a mil, but for real dog, nobody cares.”
 
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm unveiled new climate and efficiency restrictions on air conditioners despite widespread criticism the Biden administration received after officials recently announced restrictions on gas stoves.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm unveiled new climate and efficiency restrictions on air conditioners despite widespread criticism the Biden administration received after officials recently announced restrictions on gas stoves.
 
French President Emmanuel Macron said over the weekend that Europe should embrace an approach of “strategic autonomy” when it comes to tensions between the United States and China.
French President Emmanuel Macron said over the weekend that Europe should embrace an approach of “strategic autonomy” when it comes to tensions between the United States and China.
 
Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris is taking a dispute over $7.2 million in state tax credits to the N.C. Court of Appeals.
Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris is taking a dispute over $7.2 million in state tax credits to the N.C. Court of Appeals.
 
The House of Representatives, in a virtually straight party-line vote, passed the Parents Bill of Rights bill on Friday. Democrats unanimously opposed the measure; they were joined by five Republicans
The House of Representatives, in a virtually straight party-line vote, passed the Parents Bill of Rights bill on Friday. Democrats unanimously opposed the measure; they were joined by five Republicans
 
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