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Education Department Order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday seeking to minimize the US Education Department and give more authority to...
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Alien Enemies Act
President Donald Trump invoked a 1798 law to expedite deportation of Venezuelan gang members Saturday, though a federal judge blocked the...
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Deadline fast approaching to comment on $1.4 billion in federal Helene aid
Image from NCDOT X/Twitter Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal Thursday night is the deadline to comment on North Carolina’s proposed Action...
Governor Stein Signs First Bill into Law, Delivering Resources to Support Western North Carolina's Recovery
Press Release Governor Josh Stein signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 Part 1 – his first bill signed into law. Governor Stein was...
Stein’s approval ratings lead Cooper’s at the same point in tenure
Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal With a little more than two months under his belt, North Carolina Democrat Gov. Josh Stein is in a strong...
NC House Bill to ban DEI agenda in state and local government
David Bass Carolina Journal The North Carolina House Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit the Diversity,...
Deadline Approaching for Applications for Photo IDs for Voting
Press Release The State Board of Elections reminds eligible educational institutions and government agencies that the deadline is...
Transportation Commerce Tax Goes Into Effect On July 1, 2025
Press Release The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The...
Letting the light in: NC Dems advocate for public access to General Assembly records
Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal North Carolina Democrats are pushing to restore public access to General Assembly records, challenging...
Escalating threats against political figures take nasty turn
Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin and his family have endured non-stop harassment...
National Agriculture Month: 2025 priorities
Katherine Zehdner Carolina Journal As National Agriculture Month spotlights the farming industry, experts are calling for a sharper focus...
Governor Josh Stein and Emergency Management Officials Encourage Western North Carolinians to Apply for Private Roads and Bridges Repair Program
Press Relase Governor Stein and emergency management officials are encouraging western North Carolinians to apply for assistance to...
Governor Stein Visits Haywood County Farm, Urges General Assembly to Pass Hurricane Helene Relief Funding
Press Release Governor Josh Stein visited a dairy farm in Haywood County to hear how Hurricane Helene impacted the family who runs it and...
Former Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Betsey Tilson Honored with Levine Award for Contributions to Public Health
Pictured left to right are Dr. Ron Levine, Hugh Tilson, Dr. Betsey Tilson and Dr. Kelly Kimple. Press Release Former North Carolina...
Governor Stein Delivers State of the State Address: “We Have the Chance to Build Something Forward-Looking Right Here
Press Release Governor Josh Stein delivered his first State of the State Address, highlighting the ongoing work to recover in western...
Bill barring NC’s attorney general from challenging Trump passes Senate
Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal Republicans in the North Carolina Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that restricts the state attorney...
FEMA Extends Public Assistance Deadline for North Carolina Communities
Pat Brand 389 Country The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Governor Josh Stein’s request to extend the deadline...
Strengthening NC Families: Governor Stein Visits Durham Child Care Center to Announce Task Force for Child Care and Early Education
Press Release Governor Josh Stein visited Kate’s Korner, a Durham child care center, to announce a new Task Force for Child Care and...
New report urges legislation to address addictive social media algorithms harming children
Brianna Kraemer Carolina Journal The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has advised lawmakers to take action against...
Helene Dashboard Update Shows Recovery Expenditures
Press Release The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has updated its Helene Recovery Dashboard to show new expenditure data...
Governor Stein Announces 30-Day FEMA Extension for Individual Assistance
Press Release FEMA granted Governor Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension for disaster survivors to apply for FEMA’s individual...
Doubt rises over GROW NC recovery plan as legislators demand accountability, deadlines
Brianna Kramer Carolina Journal As the Governmental Operations Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery probed officials working...
Governor Stein Meets with Western North Carolinians in Yancey County Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Press Release Governor Josh Stein joined Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard to meet with local officials and North Carolinians impacted...
Labor commissioner pushes to cut red tape for small businesses in western NC
Theresa Opeka 389 Country North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley told Council of State members Tuesday that small business owners...
Boliek and Briner push for transparency with DMV audit and financial reforms
Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal The discussion around accountability and transparency continued at the March meeting of the North Carolina...
Governor Stein Announces Superior and District Court Appointments
Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Judge Stephen C. Stokes to the Superior Court for Judicial District...
Troxler warns of Forest Service staffing shortages as wildfires burn
Theresa Opeka Carolina Journal North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler talked about the wildfires that crews have been...
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Education Department Order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday seeking to minimize the US Education Department and give more authority to...
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