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On Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order creating the bipartisan Health Care Affordability Commission that he said will look at ways to make healthcare more affordable for North Carolinians.
On Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order creating the bipartisan Health Care Affordability Commission that he said will look at ways to make healthcare more affordable for North Carolinians.
 
"This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable."
Published: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 @ 9:04 am By: Daily Wire
"This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable."
 
“My predecessor stood up at this podium and she said inflation doesn’t exist ... and people like you just took her at her word."
Published: Monday, December 22nd, 2025 @ 9:10 am By: Daily Wire
“My predecessor stood up at this podium and she said inflation doesn’t exist ... and people like you just took her at her word."
 
Trump policies are making a difference
Published: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 @ 9:49 am By: John Steed
Trump policies are making a difference
 
“One thing we’re not going to do is do what the Biden administration did and tell the American people they don’t know how they feel.”
“One thing we’re not going to do is do what the Biden administration did and tell the American people they don’t know how they feel.”
 
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 23, establishing the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force to strengthen the state’s electricity infrastructure and energy affordability as demand increases.
 
Biden put climate cult ahead of grid stability and electric affordability
Published: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 @ 11:42 am By: John Steed
Biden put climate cult ahead of grid stability and electric affordability
 
Democratic and Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee drew attention on Thursday to the effect of low housing supply on prices.
Published: Sunday, February 19th, 2023 @ 5:12 pm By: Daily Wire
Democratic and Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee drew attention on Thursday to the effect of low housing supply on prices.
 
The cost of higher education is a problem for everyone, not just minority students.
The cost of higher education is a problem for everyone, not just minority students.
 
"We can’t wait for the housing market to stabilize itself. We need to be aggressive in our attempts to create and preserve our affordable housing," said Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization director Lorena McDowell.
"We can’t wait for the housing market to stabilize itself. We need to be aggressive in our attempts to create and preserve our affordable housing," said Wake County Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization director Lorena McDowell.
 
Sentiment among homebuilders plummeted for the tenth consecutive month as traffic for prospective buyers neared the lowest level in a decade, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders released on Tuesday.
Published: Monday, October 24th, 2022 @ 12:20 pm By: Daily Wire
Sentiment among homebuilders plummeted for the tenth consecutive month as traffic for prospective buyers neared the lowest level in a decade, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders released on Tuesday.
 
Critizies Certificate of Need Law for Damaging the Affordability of Medical Care and Patients' Access to Rural Hospitals
Critizies Certificate of Need Law for Damaging the Affordability of Medical Care and Patients' Access to Rural Hospitals
 
Thanks to fiscally conservative policies of spending restraint and saving, state debt continues to trend downward as highlighted in the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee’s (the Committee) annual report submitted to the Governor and General Assembly last week.
Thanks to fiscally conservative policies of spending restraint and saving, state debt continues to trend downward as highlighted in the Debt Affordability Advisory Committee’s (the Committee) annual report submitted to the Governor and General Assembly last week.
 
Combined General and Transportation Funds' Debt Service is Projected to Peak at 2.61% in FY 2023
Combined General and Transportation Funds' Debt Service is Projected to Peak at 2.61% in FY 2023
 
Three Republican lawmakers are questioning the legality and affordability of Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive action on clean energy, including how to pay for bridge and road repairs if electric vehicles replace gas-powered vehicles.
Three Republican lawmakers are questioning the legality and affordability of Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive action on clean energy, including how to pay for bridge and road repairs if electric vehicles replace gas-powered vehicles.
 
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the challenges faced by Americans with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to reaffirm our commitment to increasing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of different treatment options.
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the challenges faced by Americans with sickle cell disease (SCD) and to reaffirm our commitment to increasing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of different treatment options.
 
Senate Republicans believe in patient-centered health care that delivers the choices they want, the affordability and protections they need, and the quality they deserve. That is why Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and his colleagues today introduced the Protect Act
Published: Saturday, April 20th, 2019 @ 6:24 pm By: Thom Tillis
Senate Republicans believe in patient-centered health care that delivers the choices they want, the affordability and protections they need, and the quality they deserve. That is why Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and his colleagues today introduced the Protect Act
 
The state panel that determines how much money North Carolina can prudently borrow over the next 10 years rejected an appeal Wednesday by Gov. Roy Cooper's budget director to triple the state's debt ceiling from $2.03 billion to more than $6 billion.
The state panel that determines how much money North Carolina can prudently borrow over the next 10 years rejected an appeal Wednesday by Gov. Roy Cooper's budget director to triple the state's debt ceiling from $2.03 billion to more than $6 billion.
 
A new debt affordability study for North Carolina could throw cold water on plans by the House and Gov. Roy Cooper to pass a nearly $2 billion bond for public school construction.
A new debt affordability study for North Carolina could throw cold water on plans by the House and Gov. Roy Cooper to pass a nearly $2 billion bond for public school construction.
 
In mid-February, the Charlotte Observer ran a long piece about “The little-known trend that’s hurting housing affordability in Charlotte.”
In mid-February, the Charlotte Observer ran a long piece about “The little-known trend that’s hurting housing affordability in Charlotte.”
 
Each February, the State Treasurer’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee preempts the hopefulness of Groundhog Day with the publication of the annual Debt Affordability Study, the committee’s reminder that state government resources are limited
Each February, the State Treasurer’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee preempts the hopefulness of Groundhog Day with the publication of the annual Debt Affordability Study, the committee’s reminder that state government resources are limited
 
In last year's campaign for the presidency, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tried to attract votes with promises of free college. In the British elections earlier this year, one reason for the Labour Party's surge was its pledge to do more to help students afford college
In last year's campaign for the presidency, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tried to attract votes with promises of free college. In the British elections earlier this year, one reason for the Labour Party's surge was its pledge to do more to help students afford college
 
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
Pay increases that were awarded last week to seven UNC system chancellors reflect a national trend that tends to inflate salaries for public higher-education administrators, an expert on college affordability said
 
Akademos, Inc., a leading provider of college bookstore solutions and integrated online marketplaces for educational institutions, announced today that Beaufort County Community College has joined its fast-growing list of partner schools
Akademos, Inc., a leading provider of college bookstore solutions and integrated online marketplaces for educational institutions, announced today that Beaufort County Community College has joined its fast-growing list of partner schools
 
Following his efforts to make college more affordable, Governor Pat McCrory has applauded the inclusion of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and East Carolina University in a new national rankings list for best value
Following his efforts to make college more affordable, Governor Pat McCrory has applauded the inclusion of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and East Carolina University in a new national rankings list for best value
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited the campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke today to discuss his efforts to make college more affordable and also highlighted education investments through the Connect NC bond
Governor Pat McCrory visited the campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke today to discuss his efforts to make college more affordable and also highlighted education investments through the Connect NC bond
 
Governor Pat McCrory was on the East Carolina University campus today to discuss his efforts to make college more affordable and education investments through the Connect NC bond
Governor Pat McCrory was on the East Carolina University campus today to discuss his efforts to make college more affordable and education investments through the Connect NC bond
 
Governor Pat McCrory discussed his efforts to make college more affordable and the Connect NC bond during a visit with Chancellor Thomas Conway at Elizabeth City State University today
Governor Pat McCrory discussed his efforts to make college more affordable and the Connect NC bond during a visit with Chancellor Thomas Conway at Elizabeth City State University today
 
During the week ahead, the Burr campaign will highlight the results Senator Burr has delivered for North Carolina students and families in the fight for more affordable higher education opportunities
During the week ahead, the Burr campaign will highlight the results Senator Burr has delivered for North Carolina students and families in the fight for more affordable higher education opportunities
 
Today, in an interview with POLITICO, former ACLU lobbyist Deborah Ross sought to promote her college affordability tour
Published: Friday, May 27th, 2016 @ 9:36 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Today, in an interview with POLITICO, former ACLU lobbyist Deborah Ross sought to promote her college affordability tour
 
Markets tend to work better than government in helping to solve problems. That's the idea economist Richard Vedder promoted to a group of North Carolina lawmakers during a recent visit to Raleigh. Vedder is a professor at Ohio University, director of the Center for College Affordability and...
Markets tend to work better than government in helping to solve problems. That's the idea economist Richard Vedder promoted to a group of North Carolina lawmakers during a recent visit to Raleigh. Vedder is a professor at Ohio University, director of the Center for College Affordability and...
 
Six months ago, three of North Carolina's leading health systems announced plans to create a new company, owned by all three organizations, with the goal of working together to improve quality and affordability for patients across the state. Today, Vidant Health, Wake Forest Baptist Medical...
Published: Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 @ 9:10 pm By: Chris Downey
Six months ago, three of North Carolina's leading health systems announced plans to create a new company, owned by all three organizations, with the goal of working together to improve quality and affordability for patients across the state. Today, Vidant Health, Wake Forest Baptist Medical...
 
East Carolina University has been named the No. 1 "Best Bang for the Buck" among colleges and universities in the Southeast in a new report that ranks universities on outcomes and the degree of opportunity afforded students.
East Carolina University has been named the No. 1 "Best Bang for the Buck" among colleges and universities in the Southeast in a new report that ranks universities on outcomes and the degree of opportunity afforded students.
 
Before the governor and legislators release their versions of the state budget, a very important source of information is needed - a comprehensive assessment of the state's debt status. Each year the Treasurer's office releases a Debt Affordability Study, which outlines the state's debt...
Before the governor and legislators release their versions of the state budget, a very important source of information is needed - a comprehensive assessment of the state's debt status. Each year the Treasurer's office releases a Debt Affordability Study, which outlines the state's debt...
 
Three leading health systems in North Carolina will be working together to improve quality and affordability for patients across the state.
Three leading health systems in North Carolina will be working together to improve quality and affordability for patients across the state.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following response to the Obama administration's statement of opposition to S. 1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following response to the Obama administration's statement of opposition to S. 1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.
 
Obamacare's health insurance exchanges offer four "metallic" levels of plans: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. Bronze plans cover 60 percent of benefits, meaning consumers will be responsible for higher out-of-pocket expenses such as co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. Meanwhile, platinum...
Obamacare's health insurance exchanges offer four "metallic" levels of plans: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. Bronze plans cover 60 percent of benefits, meaning consumers will be responsible for higher out-of-pocket expenses such as co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. Meanwhile, platinum...
 
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
 
It's been over 30 years since I finished my college education, where I majored in health-related fields. I found satisfaction in pursuing a long-held interest in medical science and saw how degrees in these areas were almost a guarantee of stable employment.
It's been over 30 years since I finished my college education, where I majored in health-related fields. I found satisfaction in pursuing a long-held interest in medical science and saw how degrees in these areas were almost a guarantee of stable employment.
 

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