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Johnson set to lead Highway Patrol through 2030

Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Johnson set to lead Highway Patrol through 2030

(The Center Square) – Col. Freddy Johnson, commander of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, is set to get a five-year appointment beginning July 1 following a judicial panel decision in Wake County Superior Court.

Johnson is the 2021 appointee... Read more


Appalachian Regional Commission under the knife in federal cuts

Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Appalachian Regional Commission under the knife in federal cuts

(The Center Square) - The Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic development partnership between the federal government and parts of 13 states including all of West Virginia, is poised to see a 93% reduction in funding with the “Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

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Democrats' silence broken on Trump beheading post by von Haefen

Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Democrats' silence broken on Trump beheading post by von Haefen

(The Center Square) – Silence from leadership of North Carolina’s Democrats was broken Monday evening by the state party chairwoman’s statement on a lawmaker who promoted a sign reflecting pursuit of the decapitation of President Donald Trump.

Anderson Clayton,... Read more


Third Trump trip to North Carolina won’t be for NAACP Convention

Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Third Trump trip to North Carolina won’t be for NAACP Convention

(The Center Square) – Citing democracy and civil rights differences, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson said President Donald Trump will not be invited to Charlotte for his organization’s national convention July 12-16.

“Right now, it’s clear – Donald... Read more


Carolinas governors seek reaffirmed protection of coastlines

Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Carolinas governors seek reaffirmed protection of coastlines

(The Center Square) – Citing $9.6 billion in gross domestic product, more than 125,000 jobs and some $3.8 billion in wages by their coastal economies, Govs. Josh Stein of North Carolina and Henry McMaster of South Carolina are seeking reaffirmed protection from coastal drilling.

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North Carolina’s share is $145M of $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma

Mon, 16 Jun 2025
North Carolina’s share is $145M of $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma

(The Center Square) – Payments eclipsing $1 million will go to 40 counties as part of North Carolina’s $145.4 million share of the $7.4 billion settlement with the company and family behind OxyContin.

All 50 states, the District of... Read more


Trump beheading post goes viral, scrutiny on von Haefen intensifies

Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Trump beheading post goes viral, scrutiny on von Haefen intensifies

(The Center Square) – Legislative attorneys are meeting with the speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives to determine the next steps for a lawmaker who promoted a sign reflecting pursuit of the decapitation of President Donald Trump.

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Trump beheading post by von Haefen prompts calls for her resignation

Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Trump beheading post by von Haefen prompts calls for her resignation

(The Center Square) – Calls for the resignation of a North Carolina lawmaker, Democratic Rep. Julie von Haefen of Wake County, advocating the decapitation of President Donald Trump escalated Saturday and into Sunday.

On social media, von Haefen is... Read more


Unwavering party preference in 2 bills valued at $1.6T

Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Unwavering party preference in 2 bills valued at $1.6T

(The Center Square) – North Carolinians in the U.S. House of Representatives were unwavering of party preference for two bills now awaiting finalization in the Senate.

Republicans who favored them say the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, known also... Read more


Governor signs 6 bills, has 4 still waiting

Fri, 13 Jun 2025
Governor signs 6 bills, has 4 still waiting

(The Center Square) – Six bills from the Republican majority General Assembly were signed into law Friday by first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

Four others remained on his desk where state law says he can sign, veto or after... Read more


Five-member investment authority created for $127B pension fund

Fri, 13 Jun 2025
Five-member investment authority created for $127B pension fund

(The Center Square) – Legislation designed to produce higher investment returns on North Carolina’s $127 billion in pension funds was signed by Gov. Josh Stein on Friday.

The 2025 State Investment Modernization Act.-AB, known also as House Bill 506,... Read more


Report: Regional power grid prepared for hotter, wetter summer

Fri, 13 Jun 2025
Report: Regional power grid prepared for hotter, wetter summer

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s utility companies say they’re prepared for a summer of high electricity demand and weather-related threats, according to a new report.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or PUC, on Wednesday, released the 2025 Summer Readiness... Read more


Trump, in Oval Office, says 2025 hurricane season is FEMA’s last

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Trump, in Oval Office, says 2025 hurricane season is FEMA’s last

(The Center Square) – North Carolinians and other Atlantic Basin states got another strong suggestion Tuesday the days of FEMA are numbered.

Just ahead of the 38th week of recovery from Hurricane Helene beginning for western North Carolina, President... Read more


Incentive package exceeding $1.5B lures California company to North Carolina

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Incentive package exceeding $1.5B lures California company to North Carolina

(The Center Square) – Backed by incentives of more than $1.5 billion from North Carolina's government, a California startup airplane manufacturer and designer plans to build its first factory in a $4.7 billion investment.

The jobs created is to... Read more


No permit concealed carry proposal expected to reach Stein on Friday

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
No permit concealed carry proposal expected to reach Stein on Friday

(The Center Square) – Not if but when.

Legislation ratified by the General Assembly to make North Carolina the 30th state for carry of a concealed handgun without a permit is scheduled to be delivered to Gov. Josh Stein... Read more


Women Veterans Recognition Day proposed

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Women Veterans Recognition Day proposed

(The Center Square) – Women Veterans Recognition Day was proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a congresswoman from one of North Carolina’s most liberal districts.

Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., proposes June 12 for the date “to honor... Read more


Energy bill could reshape next quarter century, save $15B

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Energy bill could reshape next quarter century, save $15B

(The Center Square) – An energy proposal awaiting action in the state Senate could save North Carolinians billions of dollars, says a residential and business advocacy group.

The Power Bill Reduction Act, known also as Senate Bill 266, authored... Read more


Immigration-related proposals await governor

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Immigration-related proposals await governor

(The Center Square) – Two proposals related to immigration awaiting signature into law by North Carolina’s governor are ripe to be among if not the first vetoes by the former top state prosecutor.

First term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein... Read more


Port infrastructure, national security measure passes U.S. House

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Port infrastructure, national security measure passes U.S. House

(The Center Square) – National security and strengthening of America’s port infrastructure through a North Carolina congressman’s proposal has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Maritime Supply Chain Security Act, known also as House Resolution 2390, would resolve... Read more


Report: Better tax codes attract wealthy taxpayers

Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Report: Better tax codes attract wealthy taxpayers

(The Center Square) – Favorable tax codes lead wealthy taxpayers to change where they live, the National Taxpayers Union Foundation says in a recent report for calendar years 2020 and 2021.

Citing IRS data, the analysis said Florida, Texas... Read more