The 18 senators who signed the letter warned that without swift intervention, the tariffs could cause lasting harm to North Carolina’s economy.
The bills touch on subjects such as reproductive rights, vaping on school grounds, the practice scope of nurses, and paid sick leave.
In each category surveyed across partisan, gender, racial, and education groups, more people were against permitless carry than in support. 96% of Democrats, 77% of independents, and 60% of Republicans oppose permitless carry, according to the Everytown poll. 85% of women are against permitless carry, as are 66% of men. In addition to the bulk of North Carolinians opposing permitless carry, the Everytown polling found that 66% of gun owners did as well.
Voicing support for the tariffs while it was politically advantageous for him in gaining Trump’s favor and then flipping his script when they went wrong, as predicted–without naming the party responsible–is weak. While Tillis bounces back and forth, desperately trying to balance the extremism of his party’s primary voters with the moderate general electorate of North Carolina, his constituents suffer.
Democrats have filed bills in the state legislature to uplift families and provide support for children in the state amid GOP attacks on school programs and funding. In recent years, North Carolina has seen over a hundred daycares close due to lack of funding.
Most people are unaware that newly proposed Medicaid spending cuts from national Republicans could automatically eliminate the coverage won by Medicaid expansion—without any action by our state legislature.
North Carolina Democrats in both the House and the Senate have proposed legislation that would fund public schools, legalize marijuana, and bring transparency to the state legislature. These are all topic areas that have been brought forward before, however, Democrats filing new legislation demonstrates their commitment to these issues.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein revealed his state spending plan, launching his first budget battle since taking office. The proposal includes more money for schools, Hurricane Helene recovery, and targeted tax cuts for working families.
Under the bill, residents of North Carolina who are U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age, and not otherwise prohibited by law, would be able to carry concealed handguns without obtaining a permit. North Carolina law currently requires gun owners to obtain permits from their local sheriff’s office in order to carry a concealed handgun. Concealed carry also requires a minimum of eight hours of training and the passing of a background check.
While North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis launched his 2026 reelection campaign with a fundraiser at the Carolina Country Club, more than 100 protesters gathered outside,