The U.S. Supreme Court has set June 15 as the date to review two cases with N.C. ties. One involves a dispute over state sales tax assessments. The other covers procedures for prosecuting drunk-driving cases.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 7:43 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on Biden’s trip to North Carolina:
Published: Monday, July 3rd, 2023 @ 12:59 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. is pushing for better support for veterans in Tar Heel state’s court system.
Published: Friday, June 23rd, 2023 @ 2:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina experienced a significant increase in the number of abortions performed following the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Published: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 @ 2:33 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Lawyers from the N.C. Justice Department have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a case challenging the state's drunk driving prosecution procedures.
Published: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 1:13 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A new short film just released to the public depicts a particularly dark part of North Carolina’s extraordinary history. In 1898, the only successful coup d’état in American history took place in the Tar Heel state.
Published: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 @ 11:12 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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For the third year in a row, North Carolina garners top honors with Site Selection magazine’s Prosperity Cup recognition for economic development.
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 1:05 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Opponents of school choice claim that private schools are unaccountable because they don’t have to satisfy every testing mandate required of traditional public schools, yet private schools are subject to the highest standard of accountability: parents
Published: Thursday, June 8th, 2023 @ 11:52 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On Tuesday, the House Health Committee will consider several bills that critics say are likely to raise insurance costs for consumers.
Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 12:55 am
By: Carolina Journal
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National groups representing manufacturers, small businesses, and major corporations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a sales tax dispute from North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 10:52 am
By: Carolina Journal
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It’s budget season in the Tar Heel State. We have high hopes that this biennium budget can allow for substantial benefits to North Carolinians.
Published: Friday, May 26th, 2023 @ 10:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
Published: Thursday, May 18th, 2023 @ 7:12 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Several recent legislative proposals aim to expand North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program to serve more students and families
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2023 @ 12:21 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Cooper wanting to protect murder of unborn
Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 @ 5:20 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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Purple State Supreme Court Makes Major Ruling On Election Integrity Law, Reversing Previous DecisionThe North Carolina Supreme Court made several key election decisions on Friday, ruling to reinstate a voter ID law and keep the Republican-led redistricting maps in place.
Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 @ 5:47 am
By: Daily Wire
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On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
Published: Saturday, May 13th, 2023 @ 11:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A national group of tax lawyers is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case from North Carolina dealing with sales taxes and out-of-state transactions.
Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 @ 12:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A Wisconsin-based company is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a tax dispute involving the N.C. Department of Revenue.
Published: Monday, May 8th, 2023 @ 10:16 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
Published: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 @ 2:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 5:39 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Republicans Now Have 25 Supermajorities In House And Senate Chambers Nationwide
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 12:32 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Did politicians learn their lesson from the Great Recession? It’s a question I pose in my latest piece at RealClearPolicy.
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 @ 10:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Fayetteville native Brian Tyree Henry was among those nominated for an Oscar in this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards. He was recognized for his role as James in the film “Causeway.”
Published: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 @ 9:09 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Michigan could be the first state in nearly 60 years to repeal a “Right to Work” (RTW) law.
Published: Saturday, April 1st, 2023 @ 12:14 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on the passing of Senator James T. Broyhill:
Published: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 @ 6:25 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained.
Published: Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 @ 10:04 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Conservative legislators in North Carolina have notably improved our state’s tax code over the past dozen years. Significant tax cuts and reforms have enabled NC to outcompete most other states economically and make it far more attractive for job creation and investment.
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2023 @ 8:41 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Civitas Poll reveals that the majority of people in the Tar Heel State support school choice and parents
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2023 @ 3:24 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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How Gov. Roy Cooper’s green energy policies could devastate North Carolina’s energy generation
Published: Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 @ 2:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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How following California’s disastrous policies on electric vehicles will likely lead the state to ruin
Published: Sunday, January 29th, 2023 @ 12:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to offer her views about a case involving a charter school in North Carolina labeled a "state actor."
Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 @ 9:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolinians may have noticed that it has cost a little more to fill their gas tanks since Jan. 1. Some areas of the Tar Heel State have seen prices jump 20 cents a gallon compared to last month when prices were below $2.99 in most areas.
Published: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 @ 7:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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