The NCDOT has opened its new 10-year transportation plan. State Auditor findings show the town of Mount Olive lost more than $210,000 due to negligent data entry. The State Board of Elections is meeting today, and a new poll finds most Americans view Chinese ownership of U.S. land as a major threat. Governor Stein opposes […]
Trump’s latest round of tariffs is now taking effect. Governor Stein signed a stopgap spending measure to keep government running but vetoed a school choice bill. Mitch Kokai from the John Locke Foundation discussed efforts to clarify confusion surrounding North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (CON) laws. Meanwhile, a Carolina Journal opinion piece highlights how those […]
Lawmakers are reviewing a new elections bill that would impose firm deadlines and tougher audit standards. Governor Stein says he will sign a “Band-Aid” mini-budget but continues to press for a full state budget. He also plans to request another FEMA disaster declaration in response to Tropical Storm Chantal. Senator Budd is calling on the […]
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Senator Tillis & Mick Mulvaney talk jobs numbers (replay)6:35 ESPN acquires NFL RedZone6:50 RAM Biz Update; ESPN Song, Shops we remember … and forgot again 7:05 Shops we remember … and forgot again (cont.)7:20 Shops we remember … and forgot […]
A new audit of the North Carolina DMV uncovers systemic problems and recommends separating the agency from the Department of Transportation. Mitch Kokai provides updates on several major legal challenges across the state. Meanwhile, victims of Tropical Storm Chantal are now eligible to apply for SBA disaster loans.
Applications are now open for the third round of interest-free cashflow loans aimed at communities recovering from Hurricane Helene. State Auditor’s office transparency improves with a new internal budget dashboard. August brings increased tropical activity, and the state treasurer highlights early success in the OpenAI pilot program. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials are urging North Carolina’s […]
Michael Whatley officially announced his U.S. Senate campaign in Gastonia, marking the beginning of what’s expected to be a closely watched race. Meanwhile, Maggie Valley continues to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. A new audit of North Carolina’s Medicaid system is underway, and the state Appeals Court has upheld restrictions on Sunday hunting
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Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley is set to announce his U.S. Senate campaign Thursday in Gastonia. At the legislature, lawmakers approved an interim spending plan as budget negotiations remain at a standstill. A new tax credit school choice bill has been sent to Governor Stein, and legislators continue to scrutinize the slow pace of […]
The Trump administration has frozen $108 million in federal funds for Duke Health, citing allegations of systemic racial discrimination. In Raleigh, lawmakers voted to override multiple vetoes from Governor Stein—including on high-profile energy and regulatory bills—while Rep. Jeff Jackson dropped out of the U.S. Senate race and endorsed Roy Cooper. Stein responded by urging the […]
Former Governor Roy Cooper has officially launched his U.S. Senate campaign, setting up what’s expected to be one of the nation’s most watched—and expensive—races. Lawmakers return to Raleigh aiming to override 14 vetoes from Governor Stein. Meanwhile, the federal government is ordering Duke University to address serious allegations of racial discrimination, and SBA disaster loan […]
Federal education funds are released to NC after being frozen. Sen. Tillis co-sponsors bipartisan legislation aimed at easing the housing shortage. A new U.S.-EU trade deal is reached. Former Justice Bob Orr seeks oral arguments in an elections lawsuit. And a pivotal week in NC politics looms with possible Senate announcements and veto override votes.