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Moody’s Reaffirms NC’s AAA Rating
April 3, 2025
Berger Says NC’s Economic Transformation ‘Didn’t Happen by Accident,’ Eyes More Growth Amid Population Surge
March 13, 2025
NC’s Decade of Progress in Poverty Reduction
February 21, 2025
What is the Status of North Carolina Manufacturing?
February 9, 2025
Small Business Optimism Surges, Reaches Six-Year High Following November’s Election Results
January 15, 2025
Rankings
North Carolina Ranks Second for Best Business Climate, Raleigh Shines For Headquarters
January 4, 2025
North Carolina Ranks #1 State to Start a Business
December 19, 2024
Free Enterprise Foundation Releases 2023-24 Legislative Business Ratings
September 9, 2024
Hendersonville’s Apple Festival Among Top Ten Labor Day Events in the Nation
August 29, 2024
NC Zoo Ranked as Nation’s Best
August 16, 2024
Economic Development
Another Public Company Moves HQ from California to North Carolina
April 14, 2025
Pharma Giant Kicks Off $2B Expansion in Eastern North Carolina
March 24, 2025
Canadian Manufacturer Closes Plant, Moves Production to Guilford County
March 21, 2025
Amazon to Create More Than 1,000 Jobs, New Facility will be Largest in NC
March 19, 2025
Aerospace Giant to Invest $100M in North Carolina Manufacturing
March 15, 2025
Education
Bipartisan Bill Offering Free Training for Child Care Workers Advances in NC House
April 2, 2025
The Federal Bureaucracy Rollback Continues
March 28, 2025
NC Bill Overhauls High School Math Graduation Requirements
March 21, 2025
The Great Un-Wokening Meets the Campus Resistance
March 20, 2025
Family Ties: IDD Caucus Finds Inspiration Close to Home
March 11, 2025
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Budget Proposal Directs $640M for North Carolina Children’s Hospital
April 16, 2025
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State Budget
Senate Budget Proposal Prioritizes Critical Needs, Reins in Bureaucracy
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Yesterday, the state Senate unveiled its 2025-27 Fiscal Biennium...
Economic Development
Another Public Company Moves HQ from California to North Carolina
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By Zac Ezzone for the Triangle Business Journal The Triangle has gained...
Energy
A Conservative Case for Clean Energy with former NC Rep. John Szoka
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From The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter's Energy Capital...
Public Safety
House Bill Would Make ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ NC’s Official TV Program
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From WRAL: An iconic television show synonymous with North Carolina’s...
Employment
John Hood: Let’s Fully Protect the Right to Work
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By John Hood as appearing in the Richmond Observer Our...
Agriculture
Bills Would Ban Sale of NC Military, Farming Land to US Adversaries
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By Will Doran for WRAL State lawmakers are again seeking...
General Assembly
Bill Requiring Comprehensive Review of State Agency Spending Clears NC Senate
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Yesterday, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 474,...
Agriculture
From the Tractor (April Edition)
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by North Carolina’s Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler from his...
Property Rights
House Passes Legislation Expediting Removal of Squatters
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By Katherine Zehnder for The Carolina Journal On Wednesday, the...
Technology
NC Treasurer to Use OpenAI Pilot Program to Improve Government Services
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By Glyniss Wiggins for WJZY Charlotte as appearing in...
Oversight
North Carolina Audit Uncovers $8.5M in Questionable Expenses
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By Elizabeth Pittman for WNCT Channel 9 On Friday, April 4,...
Agriculture
$311 Million Allocated for Ag Disaster Assistance
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From the April edition of the North Carolina Department...
General Assembly
The Ease of Opposition
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By Jeff Moore, Deputy Editor of The Carolina Journal As...
Transportation
Local Government Commission OK’s $300 Million in Bonds for Raleigh Outer Loop
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From Brad Briner, State Treasurer of North Carolina The Local...
Healthcare
Advocates Push More Support for People with Disabilities as Waiting List nears 19,000
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By Avi Bajpai for the Raleigh News & Observer Advocates and...
Health
Bill Allowing Epinephrine Spray in NC Schools Pushes Through General Assembly
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By Marshall Keely for Spectrum News Channel 1 State lawmakers...
Civics
Why North Carolinians Downsized Governors
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By John Hood as appearing in the Watauga Democrat There...
Economy
Moody’s Reaffirms NC’s AAA Rating
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By Alan Wooten for The Center Square North Carolina is...
Natural Disasters
Western NC Wildfire Risk Will ‘Get Worse, Not Better’ Ag Commissioner says
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By Will Doran for WRAL The risks from continued wildfires that...
Education
Bipartisan Bill Offering Free Training for Child Care Workers Advances in NC House
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By WRAL Staff More North Carolinians would train for free...
Technology
Bill Would Ban Social Media for Children Under 14
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By WRAL News staff North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to...
General Assembly
Bill Banning State and Local DEI Programs Goes Before NC House Committee
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By WRAL News staff A committee in the North Carolina...
Natural Disasters
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From WLOS News Channel 13 in Asheville On September 26,...
Education
The Federal Bureaucracy Rollback Continues
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By Mark Bauerlein for First Things On March 14, President...
Recent Posts
State Budget
Senate Budget Proposal Prioritizes Critical Needs, Reins in Bureaucracy
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Yesterday, the state Senate unveiled its 2025-27 Fiscal Biennium...
Economic Development
Another Public Company Moves HQ from California to North Carolina
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By Zac Ezzone for the Triangle Business Journal The Triangle has gained...
Energy
A Conservative Case for Clean Energy with former NC Rep. John Szoka
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From The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter's Energy Capital...
Public Safety
House Bill Would Make ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ NC’s Official TV Program
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From WRAL: An iconic television show synonymous with North Carolina’s...
Employment
John Hood: Let’s Fully Protect the Right to Work
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By John Hood as appearing in the Richmond Observer Our...
Agriculture
Bills Would Ban Sale of NC Military, Farming Land to US Adversaries
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By Will Doran for WRAL State lawmakers are again seeking...
General Assembly
Bill Requiring Comprehensive Review of State Agency Spending Clears NC Senate
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Yesterday, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 474,...
Agriculture
From the Tractor (April Edition)
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by North Carolina’s Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler from his...
Property Rights
House Passes Legislation Expediting Removal of Squatters
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By Katherine Zehnder for The Carolina Journal On Wednesday, the...
Technology
NC Treasurer to Use OpenAI Pilot Program to Improve Government Services
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By Glyniss Wiggins for WJZY Charlotte as appearing in...
Oversight
North Carolina Audit Uncovers $8.5M in Questionable Expenses
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By Elizabeth Pittman for WNCT Channel 9 On Friday, April 4,...
Agriculture
$311 Million Allocated for Ag Disaster Assistance
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From the April edition of the North Carolina Department...
Economy
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By Maggie Smith for the North Carolina Department of...
Rankings
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North Carolina Ranks #1 State to Start a Business
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Free Enterprise Foundation Releases 2023-24 Legislative Business Ratings
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Another Public Company Moves HQ from California to North Carolina
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Pharma Giant Kicks Off $2B Expansion in Eastern North Carolina
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Canadian Manufacturer Closes Plant, Moves Production to Guilford County
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Bipartisan Bill Offering Free Training for Child Care Workers Advances in NC House
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The Federal Bureaucracy Rollback Continues
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By Mark Bauerlein for First Things On March 14, President...
NC Bill Overhauls High School Math Graduation Requirements
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Bill Requiring Comprehensive Review of State Agency Spending Clears NC Senate
April 9, 2025
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Yesterday, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 474,...
Property Rights
House Passes Legislation Expediting Removal of Squatters
April 8, 2025
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By Katherine Zehnder for The Carolina Journal On Wednesday, the...
Technology
NC Treasurer to Use OpenAI Pilot Program to Improve Government Services
April 7, 2025
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By Glyniss Wiggins for WJZY Charlotte as appearing in...
Oversight
North Carolina Audit Uncovers $8.5M in Questionable Expenses
April 7, 2025
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By Elizabeth Pittman for WNCT Channel 9 On Friday, April 4,...
Transportation
Local Government Commission OK’s $300 Million in Bonds for Raleigh Outer Loop
April 5, 2025
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From Brad Briner, State Treasurer of North Carolina The Local...
Health
Bill Allowing Epinephrine Spray in NC Schools Pushes Through General Assembly
April 4, 2025
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By Marshall Keely for Spectrum News Channel 1 State lawmakers...
Economy
Moody’s Reaffirms NC’s AAA Rating
April 3, 2025
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By Alan Wooten for The Center Square North Carolina is...
Education
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April 2, 2025
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By WRAL Staff More North Carolinians would train for free...
Technology
Bill Would Ban Social Media for Children Under 14
April 1, 2025
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By WRAL News staff North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to...
Employment
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March 22, 2025
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Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 counties...