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North Carolina recently passed the “Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0” with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature, but it is clear from what happened that the governor did not so much approve of the budget and that he begrudgingly signed it.
North Carolina recently passed the “Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0” with Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature, but it is clear from what happened that the governor did not so much approve of the budget and that he begrudgingly signed it.
 
When asked if the Senate should consider then-President Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, Ginsburg said, "That's their job," the New York Times reported.
When asked if the Senate should consider then-President Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, Ginsburg said, "That's their job," the New York Times reported.
 
Over the last decade the number of education options available to North Carolina parents has grown significantly.
Over the last decade the number of education options available to North Carolina parents has grown significantly.
 
This year, North Carolina got a new means of evaluating K12 schools.
 
Do you ever think America has gone crazy — that too many now have bats in their belfry — that much of our leadership has lost its way with no true north to guide them?
Do you ever think America has gone crazy — that too many now have bats in their belfry — that much of our leadership has lost its way with no true north to guide them?
 
Bowling alleys are finally allowed to reopen in North Carolina.
 
Three women appeals court judges, all conservatives recently appointed to the bench, are among President Trump's leading candidates to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Three women appeals court judges, all conservatives recently appointed to the bench, are among President Trump's leading candidates to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
 
For Tara Deane’s two youngest children, virtual learning has been a nightmare.
 
In an August 30 report, NBC’s Meet the Press claimed that Democrats had an advantage in voter registrations in North Carolina compared to 2016
In an August 30 report, NBC’s Meet the Press claimed that Democrats had an advantage in voter registrations in North Carolina compared to 2016
 
In the Age of Covid, the 2020 CMA awards finally were aired in empty music halls all around Nashville, which much of the music presented, representing this New Country genre served up within these empty spaces, actually deserved.
In the Age of Covid, the 2020 CMA awards finally were aired in empty music halls all around Nashville, which much of the music presented, representing this New Country genre served up within these empty spaces, actually deserved.
 
Joel Zinberg writes for National Review Online about one serious problem linked to cancel culture.
Joel Zinberg writes for National Review Online about one serious problem linked to cancel culture.
 
Police in New Jersey have filed charges against a mob of teenagers and a 10 year-old child after they allegedly forced an autistic child to expose himself and then posted video on social media.
Police in New Jersey have filed charges against a mob of teenagers and a 10 year-old child after they allegedly forced an autistic child to expose himself and then posted video on social media.
 
In 2014, the UNC Board of Governors voted to “place a 15 percent cap on the amount of tuition revenue that can be applied to need-based student financial aid.”
In 2014, the UNC Board of Governors voted to “place a 15 percent cap on the amount of tuition revenue that can be applied to need-based student financial aid.”
 
Unions won a new stronghold in North Carolina. Patients will pay the price, experts say.
Unions won a new stronghold in North Carolina. Patients will pay the price, experts say.
 
Judicial Watch sends it condolences to the family of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
 
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Federalist Society hosted a forum with the candidates for the three contested seats this year in the North Carolina Supreme Court.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Federalist Society hosted a forum with the candidates for the three contested seats this year in the North Carolina Supreme Court.
 
I keep hearing people referring to the USA as a democracy, including many elected officials.
 
On September 17, 1787, the American founders signed the U.S. Constitution. The greatest strength of our Bill of Rights and Constitution is that it places limits on government.
On September 17, 1787, the American founders signed the U.S. Constitution. The greatest strength of our Bill of Rights and Constitution is that it places limits on government.
 
President Donald Trump said Tuesday afternoon that up to nine additional nations could join a peace deal with Israel in the near future, including Saudi Arabia.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday afternoon that up to nine additional nations could join a peace deal with Israel in the near future, including Saudi Arabia.
 
School districts can allow elementary grade students to return to the classroom next month, Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Sept. 17 news conference, but middle and high school students won’t have the same opportunity.
School districts can allow elementary grade students to return to the classroom next month, Gov. Roy Cooper announced during a Sept. 17 news conference, but middle and high school students won’t have the same opportunity.
 
A professor at Boston University was crushed to death on Monday in a devastating elevator accident in her Allston, Massachusetts apartment building.
A professor at Boston University was crushed to death on Monday in a devastating elevator accident in her Allston, Massachusetts apartment building.
 
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner reports on President Trump’s electoral focus on COVID-19.
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner reports on President Trump’s electoral focus on COVID-19.
 
The FBI arrested an individual late on Tuesday in connection with a drive-by shooting earlier in the day that resulted in a federal law enforcement officer being injured outside a Phoenix courthouse.
The FBI arrested an individual late on Tuesday in connection with a drive-by shooting earlier in the day that resulted in a federal law enforcement officer being injured outside a Phoenix courthouse.
 
Ray Leary provides us a primer on the upcoming elections
 
This purpose of this post is to provide a list of all videos, in chronological order, of our evolving informational series - "What's Happening NOW".
This purpose of this post is to provide a list of all videos, in chronological order, of our evolving informational series - "What's Happening NOW".
 
Diabetic state employees soon won’t have to swallow the rising cost of insulin.
 
The city of Louisville has agreed to pay the family of Breonna Taylor $12 million to settle a lawsuit over her death by police in March.
The city of Louisville has agreed to pay the family of Breonna Taylor $12 million to settle a lawsuit over her death by police in March.
 
With all the differing information swirling around COVID-19, it is always helpful to put that information in context.
With all the differing information swirling around COVID-19, it is always helpful to put that information in context.
 
Arecent defense of student loans by Jason Delisle of the American Enterprise Institute is, uncharacteristically for him, off-base.
Arecent defense of student loans by Jason Delisle of the American Enterprise Institute is, uncharacteristically for him, off-base.
 
A Superior Court judge has struck down Wilmington’s citywide restrictions on vacation rentals. An Institute for Justice news release praised the ruling.
A Superior Court judge has struck down Wilmington’s citywide restrictions on vacation rentals. An Institute for Justice news release praised the ruling.
 
North Carolina is facing an education crisis.
 
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