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Proposed policy changes could pose a threat to overall funding for public schools, but even more importantly to enrollment.

North Carolina's economic success is no secret. CNBC recently named our state No. 1 for business, and the state budget has recently seen surpluses in the billions. This economic boom is attributable to leadership in the North Carolina General Assembly prioritizing fiscal responsibility in budgeting and wise tax policy, making our state attractive for families

Republican state lawmakers dissolved a nonpartisan group that ensured tax dollars were properly spent in February 2021. But with tax revenues flush, it may be time to bring back the division.

NC treasurer’s love for cash in the pension fund hobbled returns during the stock market boom

North Carolina Republicans push for an elected state school board, but Democrats warn against further politicizing public education

Bent rules and poor oversight have led to incessant delays and poor performance by a large North Carolina hurricane recovery contractor

For much of the last decade, North Carolina lawmakers have explored the concept of removing barriers to entry in a variety of professions and fields. In fact, the topic...

North Carolina lawmakers have explored concept of removing barriers to entry in variety of professions and fields. Regular Session of North Carolina General Assembly since 2013. General Assembly establishes the boards and can change their authorizing statutes at any time.

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The state’s hospitals, businesses, advocacy groups and professional associations sent up an SOS on mental health this week, asking in an open letter for Gov. Roy Cooper and legislative leaders to create a bipartisan plan for improving North Carolina’s mental health system. The state’s mental health system has been troubled for years, but the letter to Cooper, House Speaker Tim Moore, and Senate leader Phil Berger says it is getting worse. The NC Healthcare Association, which represents ho...