Economists predict modest North Carolina surplus, but warn more tax cuts will curb revenues
North Carolina officials are projecting a modest revenue surplus this fiscal year but are warning that tax cuts already on ...
Most North Carolinians support Stein, Lumbee recognition and legalizing pot, new poll shows
A wide-ranging new poll from Meredith College shows bipartisan support for the state's new governor, plus support for the ...
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DPI, State Board approve legislative priorities and welcome superintendent’s cabinet
The agenda requests higher teacher pay, additional Hurricane Helene aid, and a moratorium on the expansion of Opportunity ...
Gov. Stein talks Trump cuts, NC pushback and Musk’s ‘move fast and break things’ mindset
The North Carolina governor spoke with The News & Observer on Tuesday about the first three weeks of the new Trump ...
Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States.
Even as they praise the president’s unilateral actions to slash federal spending, G.O.P. lawmakers have quietly moved to seek ...
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North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
RALEIGH — North ... reported budget shortfall last year — which has fueled criticism from lawmakers. For Helene’s recovery, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina ...
Trump’s NIH challenges the model that underlies U.S. scientific dominance
The 80-year-old partnership between the federal government and research institutions has made the U.S. the leader in ...
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As Trump cracks down on DEI, impact on Duke remains unclear
Trump issued an executive order to terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, which may ...
Trump Administration Ordered by Judge to Unfreeze Federal Spending
Additionally, 22 states filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration to stop funding cuts to medical research grants.
Trump EPA admin Zeldin visits Asheville, talks riverfront debris, pollution, businesses
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said that his office is focusing on oil spills and wastewater ...
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Medicaid work demands likely to be a Republican priority
With President Donald Trump back in power, a Republican-led push for work requirements for Medicaid is gaining momentum.
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My Spin: What if the state health plan goes broke?
By Tom Campbell For as long as most of us can remember, North Carolina’s employee state health plan has been troubled, often described as being in crisis. In 2010, the plan had reported unfunded ...