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School choice continues to expand across the fruited plain, providing more educational options for families. In recent weeks Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, and Utah, approved statewide education savings account programs.
School choice continues to expand across the fruited plain, providing more educational options for families. In recent weeks Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, and Utah, approved statewide education savings account programs.
 
With warmer weather on the way, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
With warmer weather on the way, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to "Fight the Bite" by taking measures to reduce their risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
 
Republican lawmakers at the state and federal levels have introduced multiple bills this week meant to prohibit or discourage the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency, also known as a CBDC.
Republican lawmakers at the state and federal levels have introduced multiple bills this week meant to prohibit or discourage the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency, also known as a CBDC.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate introduced a creative solution to address critical workforce housing shortages for North Carolinians.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate introduced a creative solution to address critical workforce housing shortages for North Carolinians.
 
Five people were killed and at least eight more wounded by a gunman who opened fire inside a Louisville bank early Monday morning, police said.
Five people were killed and at least eight more wounded by a gunman who opened fire inside a Louisville bank early Monday morning, police said.
 
Members of the House failed Thursday to override the veto issued by President Joe Biden which overturned their resolution to nix a Labor Department rule supportive of the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
Members of the House failed Thursday to override the veto issued by President Joe Biden which overturned their resolution to nix a Labor Department rule supportive of the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
 
A federal Appeals Court has upheld a trial court's ruling favoring Chapel Hill in a dispute over affordable housing fees charged to developers.
A federal Appeals Court has upheld a trial court's ruling favoring Chapel Hill in a dispute over affordable housing fees charged to developers.
 
Senate Republicans are pushing West Virginia Governor Jim Justice to challenge Joe Manchin for his Senate seat in 2024, setting up what would be a bruising brawl between two popular politicians, Politico reported.
Senate Republicans are pushing West Virginia Governor Jim Justice to challenge Joe Manchin for his Senate seat in 2024, setting up what would be a bruising brawl between two popular politicians, Politico reported.
 
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
 
Have you ever wanted to learn how to dismantle an Arab nation, thereby ushering in an era of slavery and unending anarchy in the 21st century?
Have you ever wanted to learn how to dismantle an Arab nation, thereby ushering in an era of slavery and unending anarchy in the 21st century?
 
The N.C. Justice Department and lawyers representing Republican legislative leaders take opposite stances in new Moore v. Harper briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court.
The N.C. Justice Department and lawyers representing Republican legislative leaders take opposite stances in new Moore v. Harper briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is poised to preside over the historic alleged hush-money prosecution of former President Donald Trump, warned Trump to refrain from posting on social media, as it could foment civil unrest.
New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is poised to preside over the historic alleged hush-money prosecution of former President Donald Trump, warned Trump to refrain from posting on social media, as it could foment civil unrest.
 
Officials in China “resolutely oppose” a potential forced sale of social media platform TikTok in the United States from its Chinese parent company, a move that many American lawmakers have floated in response to national security and data privacy issues linked to the company.
Officials in China “resolutely oppose” a potential forced sale of social media platform TikTok in the United States from its Chinese parent company, a move that many American lawmakers have floated in response to national security and data privacy issues linked to the company.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has allowed two bills, H.B. 40, Anti-Rioting, and S.B. 53, Hotel Safety, to become law without his signature.
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has allowed two bills, H.B. 40, Anti-Rioting, and S.B. 53, Hotel Safety, to become law without his signature.
 
Video of a roundtable discussion with several progressive prosecutors hosted at Harvard University last November resurfaced after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg controversially indicted former President Trump on 34 felony charges.
Video of a roundtable discussion with several progressive prosecutors hosted at Harvard University last November resurfaced after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg controversially indicted former President Trump on 34 felony charges.
 
LibsofTikTok video of potentially underage student getting lap dance during drag performance at NC community college goes viral
LibsofTikTok video of potentially underage student getting lap dance during drag performance at NC community college goes viral
 
Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills on Thursday that would regulate children’s use of social media, as lawmakers in Congress question TikTok over its effect on kids and national security.
Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills on Thursday that would regulate children’s use of social media, as lawmakers in Congress question TikTok over its effect on kids and national security.
 
The new judge in North Carolina's Leandro education funding case could issue a ruling on a new spending order within three weeks.
The new judge in North Carolina's Leandro education funding case could issue a ruling on a new spending order within three weeks.
 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, filed to run for the presidency in 2024 on Wednesday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, filed to run for the presidency in 2024 on Wednesday.
 
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria on Thursday night after a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and an additional U.S. contractor were injured in an attack by a suicide drone.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed terrorists in Syria on Thursday night after a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and an additional U.S. contractor were injured in an attack by a suicide drone.
 
Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their untapped potential, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Recognizing the role everyone plays in helping North Carolina’s children reach their untapped potential, Governor Roy Cooper declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
 
After pleading not guilty to criminal charges in New York, former President Donald Trump returned to his home in Florida and got right back to attacking the prosecutor who got him indicted.
After pleading not guilty to criminal charges in New York, former President Donald Trump returned to his home in Florida and got right back to attacking the prosecutor who got him indicted.
 
North Carolina’s state pension system was among the victims of the recent collapse of two large Silicon Valley, California banks, with the loss of millions in stock at both banks.
North Carolina’s state pension system was among the victims of the recent collapse of two large Silicon Valley, California banks, with the loss of millions in stock at both banks.
 
A top TikTok executive attacked the House Energy and Commerce committee hearing on TikTok, accusing members of “xenophobia.”
A top TikTok executive attacked the House Energy and Commerce committee hearing on TikTok, accusing members of “xenophobia.”
 
Porn actress Stormy Daniels wants to testify against former President Donald Trump and hopes his Manhattan trial ends with him in jail.
Porn actress Stormy Daniels wants to testify against former President Donald Trump and hopes his Manhattan trial ends with him in jail.
 
For the second year in a row, President Biden has snubbed Hungary, excluding them from his “Summit for Democracy,” which has a guest list of 120 countries.
For the second year in a row, President Biden has snubbed Hungary, excluding them from his “Summit for Democracy,” which has a guest list of 120 countries.
 
A group of Republican and Democratic lawmakers recently announced in a press conference that addressing early childhood education policy would be a priority this legislative session.
A group of Republican and Democratic lawmakers recently announced in a press conference that addressing early childhood education policy would be a priority this legislative session.
 
Alleges that he committed a felony in part because his lawyer paid too much in taxes
 
My latest piece at the American Institute for Economic Research discusses the particularly harmful impact progressive income taxes have on productivity and the poor.
My latest piece at the American Institute for Economic Research discusses the particularly harmful impact progressive income taxes have on productivity and the poor.
 
Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two bills Wednesday banning transgender procedures on minors and banning trans-identifying students from using public school bathrooms or locker rooms that don’t align with their biological sex.
Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two bills Wednesday banning transgender procedures on minors and banning trans-identifying students from using public school bathrooms or locker rooms that don’t align with their biological sex.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard and state-funded testing sites as the federal public health emergency comes to an end May 11, 2023
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced changes to its COVID-19 dashboard and state-funded testing sites as the federal public health emergency comes to an end May 11, 2023
 
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a first of its kind National Primary Drinking Water Regulation at a press conference in Wilmington on Tuesday. The regulation applies to six PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) also known as “forever chemicals” that can be found in drinking water.
 
The White House will reportedly disband its COVID response team when the public health emergency ends in May, according to a report.
The White House will reportedly disband its COVID response team when the public health emergency ends in May, according to a report.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year.
 
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