Recent reporting detailed how rising global oil prices tied to the war in Iran have increased the value of Michael Whatley’s oil and gas holdings by as much as $219,660.
Read MoreRecent reporting detailed how rising global oil prices tied to the war in Iran have increased the value of Michael Whatley’s oil and gas holdings by as much as $219,660.
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Hace dos semanas, familias, enfermeras y defensores del cuidado en el hogar recorrieron los pasillos de la Asamblea General para hablar con legisladores sobre la importancia de estos servicios para miles de personas en el estado.

From now through July 14, the North Carolina State Board of Elections is accepting public comment on a series of potential voting rule changes they seek to enact this year. The changes include three proposals that pro-democracy groups are calling harmful to voters.

Líderes republicanos en Raleigh anunciaron esta semana que alcanzaron un acuerdo preliminar sobre el presupuesto estatal que incluiría aumentos salariales para maestros y empleados públicos en Carolina del Norte.

Recent reporting detailed how rising global oil prices tied to the war in Iran have increased the value of Michael Whatley’s oil and gas holdings by as much as $219,660.

While Democrats started the short session by filing bills to lower healthcare costs, raise the minimum wage, and increase government transparency, Republicans have refused to hear those bills and instead have rushed through several unnecessary constitutional amendments.

With the increasing criminalization of abortion, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare, our state courts will be the strongest avenues left to defend our fundamental freedoms and hold state lawmakers accountable when they overstep constitutional limits.

The 2023 closing of Martin General left 21,000 people without access to emergency health care. In a county where nearly a third of the community relies on Medicaid, the consequences have been severe.

Another month into 2026 means another month without a state budget for North Carolinians as state lawmakers show no sign of progress in negotiations. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein warns that the lack of a budget puts North Carolina’s economic growth at risk.

When people lose insurance, they often rely on emergency rooms. But ERs were never intended to replace primary care, doctors warn. North Carolina emergency rooms are not built for what’s coming.

North Carolina was forced to pay nearly $3.5 billion in tariffs since President Trump took office, while the farming industry and rural economy are expected to lose about $1.9 billion and 8,000 jobs. North Carolina households are expected to pay about $800 to $1,300 this year as a result of tariffs.

Key measures of Stein’s budget include raising starting teacher pay to the highest in the Southeast, providing meaningful tax relief to working families, and investing in public safety, education, child care, workforce development, and health care.

There is an affordability crisis in North Carolina, and Duke Energy is making it worse. North Carolinians should not have to choose between putting food on the table and paying their high utility bill due to rate hikes.

Mientras el proyecto avanza hacia su votación final, el debate continúa centrado en una pregunta clave: si es posible proteger el acceso a la salud sin comprometer la seguridad y estabilidad de las familias inmigrantes en Carolina del Norte.

“Reliable high-speed internet opens doors of opportunity, helps businesses grow, connects people with health care, and strengthens our economy,” said Stein. “These new projects will move us ever closer to connecting every household and community in the state with broadband.”