(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
(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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(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
(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
(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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(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
(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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(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
