By David Larson Raleigh, NC – Okay, that title was a little over the top. Maybe there shouldn’t be open revolution in North Carolina if the Opportunity Scholarship Program is ended, but Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s recommendation, in his newly…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s recommended state budget would phase out North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program, a move that could remove an estimated 60,000 students from a school-choice program that has served more than…
By Carolina Journal Staff Raleigh, NC – Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, Iryna’s Law becomes active across North Carolina, a sweeping criminal justice measure aimed at restricting pretrial release for violent or repeat offenders in the wake of the fatal 2025…
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – While Gov. Josh Stein signed Iryna’s Law into law on Friday, he also scolded the General Assembly, saying that the bill doesn’t do enough to keep people safe and that they should come back…
By Katherine Zehnder Raleigh, NC – On Tuesday evening, Iryna’s Law was presented to Gov. Josh Stein after the North Carolina House of Representatives approved it by a vote of 81–31. House Bill 307 is a sweeping criminal justice reform…
Pittsboro, NC – NC Governor Josh Stein has issued a State Type I Disaster Declaration for Chatham County and seven neighboring counties — Orange, Durham, Alamance, Caswell, Granville, Person, and Wake — following the significant impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal.…
Raleigh, NC – Today, Governor Josh Stein announced a State of Emergency for 13 counties to facilitate and support long-term recovery efforts from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal. In accordance with the North Carolina Emergency Management Act, this is…
By John Hood North Carolinians make a familiar choice Raleigh, NC – To describe North Carolina as one of America’s chief political battlegrounds is a well-worn cliché. I’ve certainly done my part to wear it out. In past columns I’ve…
By Gene Galin Siler City, NC – Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate, made his case for economic and educational reform during his campaign stop at Crossroads Grill in Siler City on September 3. Addressing a crowd…
By Dallas Woodhouse Raleigh, NC – Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein and Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson might offer the sharpest contrast on policy, personality, background, and education in a race for governor that North Carolina has seen in the…