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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | Oct 3, 2020

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

North Carolina governor plans to expand Medicare, increase funding to public faculty

By Elle Johnson | Sep 3, 2020

North Carolina State Sens. Deanna Ballard (R-Watauga) and Harry Brown (R-Onslow) have condemned Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper's plan to funnel unbudgeted funds toward an expansion of Medicare.

North Carolina towns lacking cash as a result of delayed utility bill payments

By Elle Johnson | Jul 31, 2020

Elizabeth City is paying the price for a tax relief that Gov. Roy Cooper issued, which could cause the city to become broke within the next month, Carolina Journal reported.

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GOP lawmakers criticize North Carolina's Democratic governor over lack of new budget

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Republican lawmakers are questioning where is Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposal now that the new fiscal year has started.

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North Carolina GOP suggests governor is not treating reporters fairly at press conferences

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Republican Party claimed that the state's Democratic governor is shutting out some reporters from his press conferences by using a reportedly left-leaning company that provides video meetings.

Senate leader questions Commerce Dept.'s offering paper towel training while people wait for unemployment checks

By Elle Johnson | Jun 4, 2020

A state senator posted an email to his Medium page on May 26 that raises questions about the Department of Commerce's focus when it comes to processing the high volume of unemployment claims.

Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | May 24, 2020

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | May 15, 2020

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

Gov. Cooper tells utility companies not to cut power to customers during COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Apr 12, 2020

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ordered utility companies to not disconnect customers' services as the coronavirus continues to effects hundreds of thousands of residents' financial and personal health.

Report: North Carolina Transportation Dept. revenue could drop by $200M because of COVID-19 impacts

By Elle Johnson | Apr 10, 2020

Though fewer people are on North Carolina's roads because of the statewide stay-at-home order, less traveling is costing the Department of Transportation tens of millions of dollars in fuel tax revenues, according to reports.