Supreme Court sides with Department of Revenue in sales tax case
A split N.C. Supreme Court has sided with the N.C. Department of Revenue in a long-running sales tax lawsuit involving an out-of-state company that employs a sales representative here.
Month: December 2022
Case will test free speech for election board members
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New election ordered in Surry County
John Jonczak isn’t dead. And thanks to a unanimous vote Monday by the State Board of Elections, neither is his candidacy for the Dobson town commission.
N.C. History: The infamous monkey bill
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Indian Affairs commission backs Medicaid expansion
The N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs recently passed a resolution calling for the state to expand Medicaid.
Ruling shows it’s possible to draw districts that both parties can live with
Friday’s redistricting ruling from the N.C. Supreme Court was another not-surprising decision that fell along party lines.
Robinson’s sky-high primary poll numbers
Bad news for Republicans who don’t want Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to be their nominee for governor in 2024: He’s extremely popular with primary voters compared to other potential GOP candidates.
Constitutional amendment proposed for State Board of Education
Should voters decide on a constitutional amendment that would shift educational oversight authority from the State Board of Education to the superintendent of public instruction?
Cancer Society running Medicaid expansion ads
While legislative leaders have said they don’t expect further action on Medicaid expansion until next year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network rolled out new basketball-themed ads this week calling for action.
Candidate Watch: Lieutenant governor
Former U.S. Senate candidate Chris Rey has filed paperwork to run for lieutenant governor in 2024.
Legislative committee recommends more computer science education
Should computer science classes be required as one of the UNC System’s undergraduate admission requirements?
Banking regulator moving to a new home
The state’s Office of the Commissioner of Banks is looking to leave downtown Raleigh and move outside the Beltline.
Legislative credentials not a slam dunk in local races
Several current and former legislators ran for less-prominent elected offices this year and lost.
Atrium merger draws criticism from Stein, Folwell
Atrium Health announced Friday that it’s closed a merger deal with Illinois-based Advocate Aurora Health, forming a new health care organization called Advocate Health that will serve six million patients across six states.
Candidate Watch: Secretary of State
Gaston County Commission Chairman Chad Brown, a Republican, has filed paperwork to run for secretary of state in 2024.