The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
Published: Friday, March 1st, 2024 @ 7:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Sometimes there are legitimate non-political reasons for districts to have funny shapes.
Published: Friday, March 1st, 2024 @ 5:29 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Republican National Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, and two local GOP officials seek to intervene in three federal lawsuits challenging the state's new election law.
Published: Friday, March 1st, 2024 @ 2:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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politicians to avoid
Published: Friday, March 1st, 2024 @ 8:55 am
By: John Steed
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A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina's felon voting rules heads back to court on Nov. 14, one week after Election Day.
Published: Thursday, February 29th, 2024 @ 10:22 am
By: Carolina Journal
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At the December Board meeting, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $650,000 to support two projects through the Open Grants Program and $3,080,000 to support five projects through the SITE Program.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 12:20 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein filed an amicus brief in federal court that urges the court to address racial discrimination in the State senate map that violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 11:38 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to have its new legislative and congressional maps ready this week.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 10:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Controversy surrounds a healthcare provider’s decision to block parents from having access to their children’s prescription records.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 8:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Now that the North Carolina General Assembly has passed congressional maps, candidates are announcing their intentions to run for one of the states 14 congressional seats.
Published: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @ 5:37 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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both sides have outside backers but who are they?
Published: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @ 10:58 am
By: John Steed
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The North Carolina General Assembly has passed three maps for the state House, state Senate, and US Congress, respectively. Redistricting is not subject to a veto from the governor, so the newly passed maps are now law.
Published: Monday, February 26th, 2024 @ 1:36 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $650,000 to support two projects through the Open Grants Program and $3,080,000 to support five projects through the SITE Program.
Published: Monday, February 26th, 2024 @ 10:04 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In the final days of state budget negotiations, there was a pressurized hush around the legislative complex as lawmakers feuded over the sudden addition of legalizing four casinos to the nearly $30 billion state budget.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 9:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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DMA Industries will invest $1.27 million in Tabor City
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 10:39 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Following UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz’ resignation to become President of Michigan State University, Governor Roy Cooper reiterated the need for changes in the governance of the UNC System, highlighting recommendations put forward by the Governor’s Commission
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 9:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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The Tar Heel State earned failing marks for healthcare and its costs according to a list by Forbes Advisor ranking of all 50 states.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 8:17 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery will meet Tuesday, January 23 at 10 a.m.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 8:09 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Gov. Roy Cooper is criticizing Superior Court judges for not holding an immediate hearing on his request to block new state appointments laws.
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 2:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A three-judge panel has rejected Gov. Roy Cooper's proposed injunction against recent action from the state Environmental Management Commission.
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 1:34 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Cooper announced that Millwork & Panel LLC, a residential siding manufacturer, will create 48 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $14.3 million over the next three years to expand its vinyl siding operations in the City of Claremont.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 11:32 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Raleigh, NC – Today, on the first day of candidate filing, Democratic activists filed a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's new congressional map, which was approved by the North Carolina General Assembly over a month ago.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 7:15 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Jim Martin was the most underappreciated governor in our state’s modern history.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 6:14 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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The North Carolina state budget, recently enacted, expanded the powers of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, a body that has been in existence since 1975.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 5:46 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services distributed funds this week to county departments of social services to help improve placements for children in DSS custody who have complex behavioral health needs.
Published: Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 @ 5:12 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 6:13 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Here’s my parting message for the year: “23 skidoo.” Readers “of a certain age,” know this early 20th century slang expression.
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 5:19 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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The state Supreme will not issue an order blocking its own March 2022 decision in a legal fight over government retiree health benefits. That decision allowed retirees to pursue a lawsuit to restore a discarded premium-free health care option.
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 4:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, state lawmakers released newly drawn maps for congressional districts and state House and Senate districts.
Published: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 @ 2:01 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina State Election Board held a webinar Wednesday for the media to discuss the changes with the new photo ID requirement when voting.
Published: Saturday, February 17th, 2024 @ 3:47 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper has filed another lawsuit in state court against North Carolina's top legislative leaders. This one targets a new creating an eight-member state elections board with an even split between Democrats and Republicans.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 8:42 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Superior Court judges from Granville, Johnston, and Richmond counties will oversee Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit challenging a law that takes away some of his appointment powers.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 12:18 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia threatened to sue the state over a bill expanding the number of crimes requiring cash bail.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 12:12 am
By: Daily Wire
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