The North Carolina Supreme Court has declined to rehear the long-running Leandro education funding case, effectively closing the door on another round of legal arguments in the decades-old dispute. Meanwhile, applications for $221 million in USDA Hurricane Helene relief funding have been extended through June 12 to give more farmers and landowners time to apply. […]
New results from the May Carolina Journal Poll provide a broad snapshot of North Carolina politics, including voter views on the direction of the state and country, along with job approval ratings for President Donald Trump and Governor Josh Stein. The poll also measures the generic ballot for the General Assembly and offers an updated […]
Senate Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment to lower North Carolina’s income tax cap to 3.5%, continuing the push for long-term tax reductions. At the same time, new data shows Pitt and Orange counties have some of the least affordable energy prices in the state, raising concerns over utility costs. In congressional politics, ratings in […]
North Carolina House and Senate leaders have announced a new state budget framework, outlining agreements on key issues after months of negotiations and stalemate. Meanwhile, renewed scrutiny is falling on COVID-era prison releases under former Governor Roy Cooper, with lawmakers and critics raising fresh public safety concerns. In redistricting news, challengers have dropped their case […]
State Auditor Dave Boliek is continuing to investigate soaring autism therapy costs amid growing concerns about potential Medicaid fraud and abuse. In politics, new NRCC polling shows Republican Laurie Buckhout and Democrat Don Davis locked in a dead heat in one of the state’s most competitive congressional races. A new study also finds cellphone bans […]
Former FBI Director James Comey will no longer appear in federal court in Greenville today, delaying another step in the high-profile North Carolina case. At the legislature, a bipartisan proposal is targeting North Carolina’s growing data center tax incentives as AI expansion accelerates statewide. Lawmakers are also proposing a new $50 million affordable housing loan […]
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced she will resign just months after winning reelection in a landslide victory, creating a major shakeup in North Carolina’s largest city. In education news, North Carolina teachers say student discipline issues are now their biggest workplace challenge, according to new survey data. Meanwhile, state officials are urging residents to […]
The North Carolina Senate has passed a bill to delay property tax reappraisals, while also considering a proposal to shift more energy costs to large users and encourage on-site power generation. Charlotte is set to make history as the first U.S. city to host the 2027 Military World Games, bringing international attention and economic impact. […]
Republican senators are renewing their push for zero-based budgeting, aiming to reset state spending and require agencies to justify expenses from the ground up. In politics, Democrats are targeting a full sweep of Mecklenburg County’s 13 House seats, while a new poll shows Roy Cooper holding a 9-point lead over Michael Whatley in the U.S. […]
Wake County commissioners have delayed a vote on the proposed Atrium–WakeMed merger, as state officials raise concerns about potential impacts on competition and patient care. In economic development news, Raleigh has been selected as the home for a new USDA research hub, boosting the region’s role in agriculture and innovation. At the legislature, a Democratic […]
Thousands are expected to rally in Raleigh for the North Carolina Association of Educators “Kids Over Corporations” protest, drawing attention to education funding and policy priorities. Meanwhile, the CEO of the John Locke Foundation is praising a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding donor privacy, calling it a win for free speech protections. Governor Josh Stein […]
A North Carolina House bill would eliminate local sales taxes on groceries, while a Senate committee has revived a stalled bill regulating social media use for minors, signaling renewed focus on cost-of-living and online safety issues. Lawmakers are also debating Senate Bill 889, which would delay property reappraisals rather than raise taxes, as part of […]