Politics

NC Courts

A victory for North Carolina Voters: Jefferson Griffin finally concedes in state Supreme Court race

Griffin’s concession comes after a federal judge ordered North Carolina election officials to confirm the victory of Justice Allison Riggs on the state Supreme Court. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers, appointed to the bench by Trump, ruled that all of the ballots challenged by Judge Jefferson Griffin must count and ordered the State Board of Elections to certify the results that Allison Riggs won.

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Environment

Money talks: chemical giant, Chemours donates thousands to NC GOP lawmakers

Now the company is looking to lawmakers to avoid having to face more consequences for their pollution of North Carolina waters.  This legislative session, lawmakers are considering bills to hold polluters accountable, including House Bill 569, entitled “PFAS Pollution and Polluter Liability” and Senate Bill 666, the “2025 Water Safety Act”.

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Politics

NC GOP Unveils Senate Budget Proposal as Gov. Stein Pushes Competing Vision

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein recently rolled out his first full budget proposal — a $67.9 billion plan that puts education, family tax relief, and student well-being at the center. State Senate Republicans have now responded with their own proposal, a $65.9 billion budget highlighting conservative tax breaks, investments in law enforcement, and a surge in infrastructure spending. 

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Politics

Democrats Highlight NC Senator Thom Tillis’ Record on Social Security Ahead of 2026

Senator Thom Tillis was among 20 Senate Republicans who voted against bipartisan legislation to expand Social Security benefits for over 2 million Americans, including teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act, passed the Senate in December 2024 in a 76-20 vote and was signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025.

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