The state election board announced plans to collect missing identifiers from more than 100,000 voters, but said all will remain on the registration rolls.
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Sens. Budd, Justice, Hawley, Ricketts Introduce Bill to Increase Transparency of Foreign Funds Fueling Left-Wing Agitators
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led his colleagues in introducing the Foreign Registration Obligations for Nonprofit Transparency (FRONT) Act today, which would require nonprofits in the United States that receive funding from foreign principals in countries of concern, such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba, to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The bill would also require nonprofits to disclose the activities they use foreign funds to engage in to mitigate future unrest.
Governor Stein Statement on Senate Bill 382 Litigation
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that he would not appeal the trial court’s ruling in litigation involving Senate Bill 382’s changes to the structure of the State Highway Patrol. Governor Stein released the following statement about his decision:
John Hood: Patriots Lit Torches for Liberty — Literally
RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago this week that Patriot militiamen carried out the first military operation of the Revolutionary War in what became the Tar Heel State. There was no pitched battle. No one died. But the Patriots made their point: reasserting British control over North Carolina would be no easy task.
Senate Defense Bill Includes Dozens of Budd-Led Provisions to Boost America’s Military Readiness & End Affirmative Action at Service Academies
Washington, D.C.—Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), a Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), recently voted to advance the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the Senate floor after securing numerous provisions to improve readiness and quality of life for our troops, increase funding for North Carolina military installations, protect the homeland, and strengthen alliances.
Blake Boykin to Run for North Carolina House Pledges to Lead on Education, Job Creation
Blake Boykin, businessman, and the Chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education, announced today that he will run for North Carolina House in the November 3, 2026 election. Boykin, a Republican, will challenge the Democratic State Representative for the 24th House District seat, which includes all of Wilson County and part of Nash County.
Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Protect Americans’ Right to Control Their Digital Assets and Secure Individual Financial Freedom
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) was joined by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) in reintroducing the Keep Your Coins Act to ensure that the federal government cannot infringe upon an individual’s right to control their digital assets.
John Hood: Policy Research Has Its Limitations
RALEIGH — If I didn’t believe public-policy research mattered, I wouldn’t have spent so much of my career commissioning and funding it.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $165 Million for NC Public Schools and Nearly 1,000 NC Educator Jobs
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 24 other states sued to prevent the federal government from cutting funds for North Carolina’s schools and educators. Without the $6.8 billion in nationwide federal funds – which Congress has already approved – North Carolina’s schools will lose more than $165 million in public education funding and nearly 1,000 educators across the state will lose their jobs. The cuts make up nearly 10 percent of all of the state’s federal educational funding.
Tillis’ Retirement Triggers Senate Race Shake-Up in North Carolina
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek a third term in 2026 has upended North Carolina politics, opening a high-stakes U.S. Senate race in a key battleground state. The announcement has drawn attention from both parties, with several prominent North Carolina Democrats and Republicans weighing potential bids for the open seat.
North Carolina Named 2025 Top State for Business
Raleigh, NC — Today, North Carolina has been named the 2025 "Top State for Business" by CNBC. This is North Carolina's third Top States crown in the last four years.
BACK ON TOP: North Carolina Returns to No. 1 in CNBC's 'Top States for Business' Rankings
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina returned to the No. 1 spot in CNBC's "Top States for Business" rankings this year. Since 2019, North Carolina has ranked in the top three states for business and was previously the top state in 2022 and 2023.
Governor Stein Takes Action on 12 Bills
“No matter where you live in North Carolina, you should be able to access affordable health care and medications. This bill increases accountability and protects community pharmacies from Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ unfair business practices that make prescription drugs more expensive for patients. It will help independent pharmacies promote access to health care, particularly in rural areas. And critically, it will lower the amount consumers pay at the pharmacy counter by making sure discounts are passed on to them.”
Justice Anita Earls Raises Over $550k on First Report of 2026 Cycle
Durham, NC – Today, Anita Earls, Senior Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, announced that her reelection campaign raised over $550,000 since launching earlier this year – more than any judicial campaign has raised at this point in the cycle in North Carolina history.
Film Industry Study Committee Reestablished by NC General Assembly Economic Development Caucus
The General Assembly’s Economic Development Caucus will be continuing its work examining ways to boost the state’s efforts to recruit film and television projects in the new biennium, renewing its Film Industry Study Committee, originally founded in late 2023 for the 2024 short session, to focus on issues and opportunities facing the film industry in North Carolina.
Statement from Labor Commissioner Luke Farley on Governor Signing the ‘Make Elevators Great Again’ Act
RALEIGH, NC – Today, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley issued the following statement after Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 559 — the “Make Elevators Great Again” (MEGA) Act — into law:
Governor Stein Takes Action on Six Bills
“This bill will strengthen North Carolina's Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have just given birth for 12 months, making telehealth services more accessible, and launching a new statewide Medicaid health plan for children and young adults served by the child welfare system.
Governor Stein Provides Updates on Flooding
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein provided updates on recent flooding in central North Carolina and urged North Carolinians to stay safe and be aware of ongoing flooding and road closures in their areas.
Statement from Governor Josh Stein on the U.S. House Passage of the Senate Reconciliation Bill
Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the U.S. House’s passage of the Senate reconciliation bill:
Speaker Hall Responds to Governor’s Veto of the Power Bill Reduction Act
Raleigh, NC — Today, North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall responded to Governor Stein’s veto of S266, the "Power Bill Reduction Act."