Carolina Journal

On July 22, President Trump announced that a trade pact had been reached with the Philippines. Philippine imports will be tariffed at 19% and US exports to the Philippines will have zero tariffs. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/us-philippines…

While much progress has been made in Spruce Pine, the city is still wading through bureaucratic red tape and navigating government processes that do not proceed quickly to tackle more than 70 significant projects in a post-Helene world. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/spruce-pine-re…

Gov. Stein is appealing a court ruling upholding the General Assembly’s decision to take away one of his appointments to the NC Utilities Commission. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/stein-appeals-…

Mission Health is urging the NC Supreme Court to take a case to address "contradictory" and "confusing" rulings linked to the state certificate-of-need law. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/top-nc-court-u…

Immigration arrests in NC are up 162% since President Trump took office for a second time in January, with 1,580 people being arrested. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/immigration-ar…

According to a report from Politico, and confirmed with background sources by Carolina Journal, Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee is reportedly preparing to enter the 2026 US Senate race. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/michael-whatle…

A split federal Appeals Court panel has reversed a lower court ruling involving Asheville city government’s noise limits near a Planned Parenthood site. The 2-1 decision Wednesday favors the city over an abortion critic who won at the trial court. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/appeals-court-…

NC lawmakers will consider implementing a federally authorized school choice tax credit program, part of the recent “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed by Congress, when they reconvene on July 29. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/nc-lawmakers-p…

State Treasurer Brad Briner and Controller Nels Roseland are urging the NC Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit from the Richmond County school board that seeks to collect a $272,300 judgment against state government that's more than a decade old. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/treasurer-cont…

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $189.7 million award to Charlotte-based CPI Security in a legal battle with competitor Vivint Smart Home. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/appeals-court-…

A federal audit has uncovered several operational issues at the Charlotte Regional Processing and Distribution Center, one of the busiest USPS hubs in the Carolinas. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/audit-major-de…

In an effort to ease mounting frustrations with the NCDMV, Gov. Stein has signed SB 391 into law, granting a temporary two-year grace period for NC drivers with licenses expired as of July 1. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/nc-drivers-get…

Gov. Stein announced that Eco King Solutions LLC, a Chinese manufacturer of disposable, biodegradable tableware, will receive a state incentive package in exchange for investing $80.5 million and creating 515 jobs in Robbinsville, NC. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/nc-offers-ince…

A federal judge has ruled in favor of environmental groups and against the US Fish and Wildlife Service in a dispute over an algaecide pilot project proposed for Lake Mattamuskeet. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/judge-rules-ag…

The NC Office of the State Auditor just announced that it published a new internal budget dashboard on its website in a bid to deliver better government transparency. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/new-internal-b…

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a 200-month prison sentence for a man convicted of running a Medicaid fraud operation in NC with nearly $12 million in bogus claims. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/appeals-court-…

As a result of the ongoing trade war and tariffs, major automobile manufacturer, General Motors took a significant hit on their net profit, according to second-quarter reports, due to tariff costs. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/gm-absorbs-1-1…

A federal judge officially settled the legal dispute between the Davidson County school board and Christian McGhee, who was suspended over his use of the words “illegal alien” in class. It includes a public apology, and a 20K payment to his family. #ncpol carolinajournal.com/judges-order-c…

The NC Senate and House will reconvene on Tuesday, July 29, aiming to override multiple vetoes issued by Gov. Stein. Stein has vetoed 14 bills from the state legislature this year. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/state-legislat…

A federal judge has rejected requests from NC’s legislative leaders and the State Board of Elections to dismiss a lawsuit targeting changes to state same-day voter registration rules. #ncpol #ncga carolinajournal.com/judge-refuses-…