Economy
Wawa Plans 80 New N.C. Locations, Challenging Rival Sheetz
North Carolina is the next battleground state for America’s second most important race… best regional gas station.
November 6, 2023
Economy
Economy
Want to Buy an Electric Vehicle? You Could Get $7,500 Tax Credit in Cash
Electric vehicle ownership in North Carolina has surged in the last two years. According to the Independent Tribune, North Carolina has over 70,000 registered electric vehicles as drivers across the state have taken advantage of EV-related tax credits included in the federal Inflation Reduction Act.
November 6, 2023
Economy
According to NC Republicans, “Separation of Church and State” Only Applies to Non-Christian Religious Groups
Historically, the Republican-controlled NC state legislature has included millions for fake abortion clinics in our state budgets, and after months of delays, the newly passed state budget for 2023-24 is no different. Nearly $26 million in funding is headed to a variety of religious organizations, including direct grants to specific churches as well as even more funding for fake abortion clinics often called “crisis pregnancy centers”.
November 2, 2023
Economy
Worker Heat Protections are at the forefront of Labor Commissioner Race
Some of the year’s hottest weather occurred throughout the summer in North Carolina, with temperatures reaching high 90s and heat indexes pushing over 110. The extreme heat is a risk for workers across the state, especially as North Carolina has little to no regulations to protect workers.
October 27, 2023
Economy
NC Republicans Override 5 More Gov. Cooper Vetoes; At Least 5 Lawsuits Filed Over NCGOP Bills
North Carolina Republicans have now overridden five more of Gov. Roy Cooper’s legislative vetoes, marking the 19th time they have blocked the governor’s vetoes during this session – but Democrats, advocates and pro-democracy groups are fighting
October 25, 2023
Economy
UNCG Budget Challenges: Is Your Academic Program Safe from Elimination
Since the beginning of October, there have been many rumblings about budget challenges at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). In order to
October 23, 2023
Economy
Inflation Reduction Act Helps Local Businesses Turn Green
August marked the first anniversary of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a landmark clean-energy law that includes providing tax credits to help consumers buy electric vehicles and companies produce renewable energy.
October 16, 2023
Economy
Wall Street Buyout Puts Further Challenges Towards Homeownership in North Carolina
According to a report by The New York Times, large out-of-state investors have bought up middle- and working-class neighborhoods across the state. The Wall Street takeover of local communities is coming at an expense for many homeowners in North Carolina.
September 26, 2023
Economy
AG Josh Stein Gets Another Win for North Carolinians After Taking on Google Over ‘Anticompetitive Conduct’ In Company’s App Store
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein can mark himself down for another win on behalf of North Carolinians after being part of a bipartisan group of attorneys general who came to an agreement with Google over “anticompetitive conduct involving the Google Play Store,” WRAL reported.
September 22, 2023
Economy
Bill Currently In NCGA Could Make Rooftop Solar More Affordable For North Carolinians – But One Senator Thinks It’s Socialism
A bill currently in the North Carolina General Assembly would increase the state’s cap on leases for rooftop solar panels, a move that could help more people and businesses take advantage of the lower cost of electricity without paying full price for the panels and installation, The News & Observer reported.
September 21, 2023