(The Center Square) – How $59 million was allocated “for illegal alien housing” in New York and what kind of detailed action plan is being proposed are asked of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton by five congressional members from North Carolina.
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(The Center Square) – Facing charges in a mass shooting in Chicago, suspected Tren de Aragua gang member Ricardo Padillia-Granadillo of Venezuela was arrested with 10 others in North Carolina last week in one of the latest examples of policy change from President Donald Trump and his administration.
... Read moreSettlement reached in mill town’s multi-million dollar lawsuit
Thu, 13 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – When he was North Carolina’s attorney general, Josh Stein said Pactiv Evergreen could not be allowed to cut and “run away with our state’s money.”
The fresh food and beverage packaging company was sued for... Read more
Academic recovery from pandemic, fueled by $5.6B, below average
Wed, 12 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – While average dollars per student in federal COVID-19 relief was on par with the national average, recovery in math and reading by North Carolina schoolchildren the last five years is 26th and 43rd, respectively, a Harvard assessment says.
... Read more(The Center Square) – Four federal workers were confirmed fired Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Elon Musk revealed that the government gave $59 million to luxury New York City hotels to shelter people who had entered America illegally.
... Read moreHelene: More than 5,800 households totally displaced
Tue, 11 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Nearly 5,800 households in North Carolina were totally displaced by Hurricane Helene, and more than 2,400 are utilizing assistance means.
Auditor Dave Boliek, introducing the Helene Recovery Dashboard on the website of North Carolina Office... Read more
Poll: Consumer sentiment highest since 2019 Trump administration
Tue, 11 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Inflation, 2.9% in the final full month of former President Joe Biden, is still forefront of the minds of North Carolina residents, a poll released Tuesday says.
“North Carolinians continue to report high prices, but... Read more
January sports wagering revenue up 108.7% in North Carolina
Tue, 11 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – January yielded the third highest revenue return from legalized sports gambling in North Carolina since inception last March.
The $13.4 million trails only the $18.9 million in April and $14 million in November. College football... Read more
North Carolina poised for another leading step on digital currency
Tue, 11 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Authorization of the state treasurer to diversify North Carolina’s investment portfolio through digital assets has been proposed this week in the House of Representatives.
The bill comes five months after the General Assembly, by veto... Read more
Fort Bragg back on world’s largest military installation
Tue, 11 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Posthumously honoring a soldier from World War II, the world’s largest military base in North Carolina will become known again as Fort Bragg.
The home of the 82nd Airborne and Special Operations Forces, commonly known... Read more
Helene: Limited I-40 reopening could be within a month
Mon, 10 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Interstate 40, a key commerce route from North Carolina to California, could reopen in a limited manner in about a month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.
Speaking from where two eastbound lanes of... Read more
Restraining order on DOGE issued for New York case Jackson joined
Mon, 10 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Litigation against Republican President Donald Trump’s administration, this time related to DOGE, has been joined for a third time in less than three weeks by Democratic Attorney General Jeff Jackson of North Carolina.
New York... Read more
Superior Court judge sides with Riggs against Griffin
Mon, 10 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – In the nation’s last unresolved election, the fourth month of litigation began with Friday’s Wake County Superior Court decision that went against Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin.
Victory for Democrat Allison Riggs, the incumbent, in the... Read more
(The Center Square) – One month from the change, North Carolina has a proposal for Standard Time all year.
It’s a move the nation’s president is very much in favor of – not just in the state but across... Read more
(The Center Square) – Gun owners could carry weapons concealed without a permit under a Republican proposal in the North Carolina House of Representatives.
If passed, the Tarheel State would become the 30th in the nation with constitutional carry.
... Read moreTax deduction for gambling losses proposed in North Carolina
Fri, 07 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Legal betting nationwide for Sunday’s 59th Super Bowl between the Eagles and Chiefs is expected to generate a record-setting $1.5 billion or more in what will be North Carolina’s first time with legal wagers.
Rep.... Read more
(The Center Square) – Easy fit is an understatement for the North Carolina state representative billing himself the BullDOGEr in a play off the acronym for the agency led by Elon Musk on government efficiency in President Donald Trump’s administration.
... Read moreNorth Carolina proposal scraps DMV for new authority
Fri, 07 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Renaming and redirecting chain of command is proposed in the North Carolina General Assembly for the agency the state’s 11 million residents access for driver’s licenses, and for vehicle titles and registrations.
The idea comes... Read more
McDowell: Fentanyl changed everything for our family
Fri, 07 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – Wrought with emotion by his brother’s fentanyl poisoning, a 31-year-old freshman congressman from North Carolina on Thursday implored colleagues to fight the deadliest of drugs at America's borders.
Rep. Addison McDowell’s first time speaking on... Read more
Troxler pledges agriculture commissioner oath for 6th term
Fri, 07 Feb 2025(The Center Square) – With the swearing in Thursday of North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, the Council of State oaths are complete.
Troxler is in his sixth term, second longest active to Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, and... Read more