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Tune in here to this ​Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing Michael Whatley’s press conference in Cabarrus County. Jensen notes the event was well attended, with approximately 110 attendees, including a judge, two sheriffs, two state representatives and a state senator. He also says he […]

A John Locke Foundation expert hopes North Carolina’s second-highest court will consider the impact of a two-year-old precedent as it considers a lawsuit challenging state certificate-of-need healthcare restrictions.

The new budget fully funds Medicaid as the program claims a larger share of state spending and draws new scrutiny from lawmakers.

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A recent Tax Foundation report identified the franchise tax as North Carolina’s “single largest structural weakness.”

Democratic challenger Ager raised nine times more than Republican incumbent Edwards in Q2 campaign fundraising reports in NC11.

Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Friday, July 17th, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day  6:20 Bo and Beth recap President Trump’s National Address  6:35 Bo and Beth recap President Trump’s National Address cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Netflix releases “VHS quality” version of Stranger Things Season 1  7:05 Replay: Caller Doug talks Back to the Future 7:20 Guest: […]

On Wednesday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) voted on a series of voting rules, including for photo ID that critics say will make it easier for ballots to be thrown out.

Carolina Journal is joining the Daily Tar Heel and Charlotte Ledger to ask a federal judge to unseal part of a recent lawsuit settlement between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a former student.

Cooper raises $14.8 million in second quarter of campaign finance reports compared to Whatley’s $5 million.

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on Sept. 15 in a case challenging North Carolina’s ban against “ballot selfies.”

A new State Auditor’s report details widespread financial oversight failures and questionable spending practices within the Town of Cary, raising fresh concerns about accountability and local government management. Meanwhile, former FBI Director James Comey is preparing to challenge what his legal team describes as a “selective” and “vindictive” prosecution in a North Carolina case. Andrew […]

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