The changes to the state building code block updates that were previously approved by the state’s Building Code Council – updates that would make North Carolina homes sturdier and more efficient.
A chorus of Americans have offered their gratitude to President Biden for his courageous decision to end his candidacy, creating the space for Vice President Harris to defeat Donald Trump. In stepping aside, he has put not only the Democratic Party ahead of his ambition but the future of the country.
Should Trump take the presidency, Project 2025 recommends that the National Weather Service “should fully commercialize its forecasting operations.” Effectively privatizing weather data could hinder everyday Americans’ access to weather data.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is addressing recent ads that highlight his statements on abortion, including remarks about women not being “responsible enough to keep your skirt down.”
North Carolina has a busy ballot this November, with candidates running for high-profile positions such as Labor Commissioner, State Superintendent, Attorney General, and Governor.
One of the far-right Republican legislators up for reelection is Rep. Allen Chesser, who has represented the 25th district in the North Carolina House since 2022. While endorsing Chesser, Destin Hall, the House member presumed to become the next Speaker of the House, stated that Chesser’s reelection is “vital in ensuring we are able to keep our super majority in the next election”
First-term state House Rep. Ken Fontenot (R-Wilson) shares the same views as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson when it comes to abortion and education. And it turns out that he has something else in common with Robinson – they both seem to be “not very good at math” and confused about what purchases they’re legally allowed to make using campaign contributions.
Following another weekend marked by shootings that left dozens of people dead or wounded, the U.S. Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis.
Former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr announced this week his intention to appeal a three-judge panel’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that partisan gerrymandering results in unconstitutional elections. However, he plans to discuss the matter with the plaintiffs first.
A lawsuit filed by former Rockingham County Commissioner Craig Travis claims that a dark money political group, along with the Berger family, ended his political career as retribution for not supporting a plan to build a Stokesdale casino.