On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
Published: Sunday, August 6th, 2023 @ 8:42 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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House Bill 750 Protects State Pension Plan, Retirees and Employees from 'Wacktivism'
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2023 @ 1:20 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Two distinct but almost textually identical bills banning ESG investment criteria have passed their respective legislative bodies, signaling the strong possibility that either bill becomes law.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 7:43 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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If you think Los Angeles is bad now, just wait.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 8:06 am
By: Daily Wire
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An Act to Address the Use of Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria by State Agencies and State Pension Plan Fiduciaries
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 1:21 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Expresses Appreciation for the General Assembly's Leadership on the Issue
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 12:38 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Singer-songwriter Jewel struck a sour note with some people while delighting others with her performance of the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 8:31 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Last week, PayPal faced backlash after including verbiage in its Acceptable Use Policy that allowed the company to fine users $2,500 for "misinformation."
Published: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 3:45 am
By: Babylon Bee
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Despite a strong job market, as Meta, Amazon and Disney all cut jobs
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 10:15 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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California regulators are considering a ban on new diesel trucks by 2040, according to a policy proposal due for review next month.
Published: Thursday, October 20th, 2022 @ 1:33 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Last week, PayPal released an "Acceptable Use Policy" that included a $2,500 fine for people who use their service involving "the sending, posting, or publication of any messages, content, or materials that…promote misinformation."
Published: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 @ 10:26 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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Govt. warning us what they are going to do???
Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 @ 4:35 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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For the first time in over 50 years, Congress will hold an open hearing regarding UFOs.
Published: Thursday, May 12th, 2022 @ 9:47 pm
By: Daily Wire
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I recently heard that Neil Diamond is retiring from touring due to a Parkinson's diagnosis.
Published: Friday, January 21st, 2022 @ 5:27 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Asked by an announcer to “help kick this thing off” at the NAPA Super DIRT Week Pro Stock 50 event at Oswego Speedway on Sunday, one young boy, who was asked along with another young boy and young girl, continued after the three intoned “Drivers, start your engines” by asserting, “Let’s Go, Brandon.
Published: Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 @ 5:39 am
By: Daily Wire
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A new study from researchers at the University of Arkansas and Western Carolina University finds that a Democrat-backed budget bill pending in Congress would slash an average of $1,131 per student in resources for charter schools.
Published: Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 @ 7:29 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On July 8, 1970, President Richard M. Nixon issued his “Special Message to the Congress on Indian Affairs,” which served to herald a new era in Federal Indian policy: Indian Self-Determination.
Published: Thursday, July 9th, 2020 @ 4:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Since 1970, Earth Day has provided an opportunity for all Americans to come together to celebrate the majestic natural beauty of our Nation and the world.
Published: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 @ 1:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Signed into law on January 1, 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires Federal agencies to consider and inform the public of the environmental effects of proposed major Federal actions.
Published: Friday, January 3rd, 2020 @ 1:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center on Wednesday celebrated 50 years of recovery services and the expansion of treatment services for residents of eastern North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 12:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Remarks by President Trump at Greeting of the 103rd Indianapolis 500 Champions: Team Penske
Published: Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 @ 3:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Our families will thrive. Our people will prosper. And our nation will forever be safe and strong and proud and mighty and free.
Published: Thursday, June 7th, 2018 @ 4:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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About a year ago, some North Carolina craft brewers took on a couple behemoths in the state ABC system and a well-funded and entrenched network of wholesalers and distributors
Published: Monday, May 28th, 2018 @ 3:59 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security
Published: Monday, May 21st, 2018 @ 12:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701-1706, and the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 @ 9:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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"BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL"
Published: Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 @ 10:50 am
By: Bobby Tony
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On June 8, Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Tim Walz (MN-1) introduced H.R. 2850, the Military Patron Protection Act (MPPA) of 2017
Published: Friday, June 23rd, 2017 @ 1:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There are currently no laws regulating body piercers in the state of North Carolina
Published: Thursday, May 11th, 2017 @ 6:29 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Rep. Chuck McGrady, R, Henderson, tried hard to smile this week while presenting the plundered remnants of House Bill 500.
Published: Thursday, May 4th, 2017 @ 3:39 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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During our high school 50 year reunion, folks exchanged info to stay in touch but soon lost interest. Most remain in the Metro area but few are in my Fav Fives.
Published: Saturday, April 15th, 2017 @ 8:06 pm
By: Ted McDonald
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If you're a regular reader of my posts, you've gathered by now that I'm an avid reader. Novels are reserved for evening reading, and the rest of the time, you can find me reading emails on a variety of topics.
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2017 @ 2:34 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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