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A corporate tax cut expected to pass at the end of the General Assembly’s session surprisingly wound up on the cutting room floor.
A corporate tax cut expected to pass at the end of the General Assembly’s session surprisingly wound up on the cutting room floor.
 
Scholars gathered October 24 and 25 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to discuss free speech—and focused on its alleged pernicious effects.
Scholars gathered October 24 and 25 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to discuss free speech—and focused on its alleged pernicious effects.
 
Republican lawmakers are forcing their Democratic colleagues to choose between sustaining Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto or securing higher teacher pay raises.
Republican lawmakers are forcing their Democratic colleagues to choose between sustaining Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto or securing higher teacher pay raises.
 
On Tuesday’s episode of “The Andrew Klavan Show,” Klavan talks about Ross Douthat’s column in the New York Times, in which he presents three arguments for why the “collapse of American Christianity” may be “overstated.”
On Tuesday’s episode of “The Andrew Klavan Show,” Klavan talks about Ross Douthat’s column in the New York Times, in which he presents three arguments for why the “collapse of American Christianity” may be “overstated.”
 
The Democratic party’s most radically progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have promised to impose a tax on wealth.
The Democratic party’s most radically progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have promised to impose a tax on wealth.
 
This is the second of a two-part series critiquing several redistricting reform proposals in the North Carolina General Assembly on their adherence to principles of redistricting reform.
This is the second of a two-part series critiquing several redistricting reform proposals in the North Carolina General Assembly on their adherence to principles of redistricting reform.
 
The House voted to pass a resolution confirming the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump and outlining the “rules” that will govern the House Intelligence Committee’s fact-finding process, even though that process has already begun.
The House voted to pass a resolution confirming the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump and outlining the “rules” that will govern the House Intelligence Committee’s fact-finding process, even though that process has already begun.
 
The author of this op-ed cites some clear examples that are concerning — and worth knowing
The author of this op-ed cites some clear examples that are concerning — and worth knowing
 
As the General Assembly scrambles to adjourn, the Senate made another stab at getting money to failing rural hospitals.
As the General Assembly scrambles to adjourn, the Senate made another stab at getting money to failing rural hospitals.
 
On Wednesday, Christine Blasey Ford accepted an empowerment award from the YWCA Silicon Valley for apparently accusing Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 of decades-old, uncorroborated sexual misconduct.
On Wednesday, Christine Blasey Ford accepted an empowerment award from the YWCA Silicon Valley for apparently accusing Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 of decades-old, uncorroborated sexual misconduct.
 
The House Finance Committee sprung an amendment that would tax e-cigarette and vapor products on Senate Bill 557 in committee, Wednesday, Oct. 30.
The House Finance Committee sprung an amendment that would tax e-cigarette and vapor products on Senate Bill 557 in committee, Wednesday, Oct. 30.
 
Reports have emerged of people aiming to 'loot evacuated homes and businesses' in vulnerable locations
Reports have emerged of people aiming to 'loot evacuated homes and businesses' in vulnerable locations
 
Don’t retire the lottery machines just yet. Experts say the General Assembly may soon enter another round of map redraws.
Don’t retire the lottery machines just yet. Experts say the General Assembly may soon enter another round of map redraws.
 
James Craig is a breath of fresh air to Americans concerned about the increasing infringement on their Second Amendment rights
James Craig is a breath of fresh air to Americans concerned about the increasing infringement on their Second Amendment rights
 
The House Appropriations Committee has passed a more than $250-million hurricane relief bill that places a greater emphasis on resilience and disaster mitigation.
The House Appropriations Committee has passed a more than $250-million hurricane relief bill that places a greater emphasis on resilience and disaster mitigation.
 
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday evening that his family will be moving from their longtime home base in New York City and changing their permanent residence to his home in Palm Beach, Florida.
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday evening that his family will be moving from their longtime home base in New York City and changing their permanent residence to his home in Palm Beach, Florida.
 
State legislators have sent a tax on vaping to the House.
 
Attorneys for the whistleblower whose complaint about President Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukraine’s president issued a statement Thursday threatening legal action against journalists who publish “the name of any person who may be suspected to be the whistleblower.”
Attorneys for the whistleblower whose complaint about President Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukraine’s president issued a statement Thursday threatening legal action against journalists who publish “the name of any person who may be suspected to be the whistleblower.”
 
The profound damage to the so-called moderates in the Democratic Socialist party has begun with this Impeachment Inquiry process vote.
 
The General Assembly passed a bill yesterday that will help combat absentee ballot fraud, but it is not a fool-proof solution to the problem and election officials will need to be diligent as ballot harvesters adjust their methods in response.
The General Assembly passed a bill yesterday that will help combat absentee ballot fraud, but it is not a fool-proof solution to the problem and election officials will need to be diligent as ballot harvesters adjust their methods in response.
 
Attorney General William Barr highlighted during a short interview on Monday the credentials of U.S. Attorney John Durham — who is leading the criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia probe — as he also revealed that he is not really personally involved in the investigation.
Attorney General William Barr highlighted during a short interview on Monday the credentials of U.S. Attorney John Durham — who is leading the criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia probe — as he also revealed that he is not really personally involved in the investigation.
 
Academics Helen Pluckrose, James Lindsay, and Peter Boghossian have led the reaction against scholarship-as-activism with their famous “grievance studies” hoax.
Academics Helen Pluckrose, James Lindsay, and Peter Boghossian have led the reaction against scholarship-as-activism with their famous “grievance studies” hoax.
 
After more than two hours of impassioned debate on both sides of the aisle, the lawmakers — largely along party lines — elected to move forward on a process against Trump
After more than two hours of impassioned debate on both sides of the aisle, the lawmakers — largely along party lines — elected to move forward on a process against Trump
 
One of the most significant documents in N.C. public education is being kept under lock and key.
One of the most significant documents in N.C. public education is being kept under lock and key.
 
U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-6th District, has the NCAA’s attention when it comes to fair pay for student athletes.
U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-6th District, has the NCAA’s attention when it comes to fair pay for student athletes.
 
Because of the biased media coverage of Title IX, most Americans still believe that its expansion is about protecting women and minorities.
Because of the biased media coverage of Title IX, most Americans still believe that its expansion is about protecting women and minorities.
 
The General Assembly has approved a plan to reform the Innovative School District.
 
See these 10 vehement reactions from readers on Thursday morning to the news about the veteran political reporter
See these 10 vehement reactions from readers on Thursday morning to the news about the veteran political reporter
 
Senate Bill 432 would have allowed the state to audit pharmacy benefit managers and exercise some control over their payments.
Senate Bill 432 would have allowed the state to audit pharmacy benefit managers and exercise some control over their payments.
 
President Trump, on Monday, said he is mulling the release of the video of the U.S. military raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
President Trump, on Monday, said he is mulling the release of the video of the U.S. military raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
 
The General Assembly is one step closer to settling the smokable hemp dispute after months of deliberation.
The General Assembly is one step closer to settling the smokable hemp dispute after months of deliberation.
 
Reports are surfacing that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, 72, who served as a senator from Alabama for 20 years, is thinking of running for his Alabama Senate seat in 2020.
Reports are surfacing that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, 72, who served as a senator from Alabama for 20 years, is thinking of running for his Alabama Senate seat in 2020.
 
North Carolina can distinguish itself by cleaning up its criminal code. A pair of national experts offered that assessment during a recent visit to Raleigh.
North Carolina can distinguish itself by cleaning up its criminal code. A pair of national experts offered that assessment during a recent visit to Raleigh.
 
The California Democrat and 2020 presidential hopeful is 'dramatically restructuring' her operations,' Politico is reporting on Wednesday
The California Democrat and 2020 presidential hopeful is 'dramatically restructuring' her operations,' Politico is reporting on Wednesday
 
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