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Attorney General Josh Stein today urged Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993) to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.

A State of Emergency for Public Education: In Special Address, Governor Cooper Issues Call to Action to Protect Public Schools Amid Spate of Extreme Legislation

In a special address on May 22, Governor Roy Cooper declared that public education in North Carolina is facing a state of emergency.

Tillis-Sponsored Pro-Law Enforcement Bills Advance In Judiciary Committee

On May 18, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced four bipartisan bills co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to support law enforcement.

Budd Proposes Bill to Make Assaulting a Police Officer a Deportable Offense

On May 18, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act.

Smart Materials Company to Locate U.S. Headquarters to Greensboro

Phase Change Solutions, a manufacturer of products for temperature management, will add 35 new jobs in Guilford County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Attorney General Josh Stein Reaches $150,000 Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Rockingham Health Care Provider

Attorney General Josh Stein today reached a $150,000 settlement with Compassionate Counseling Services in Rockingham to resolve allegations that the company submitted false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program.

North Carolina: 17 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 6

By Old North News | May 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 17 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 6.

Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on May 23

By Old North News | May 25, 2023

The Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on May 23.

American Federation for Children senior fellow on North Carolina governor's declared state of emergency: 'This hypocrite sent his own kid to a private school'

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency after a school choice bill passed the state House last week, even though the governor sent his own child to a private school, Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Federation for Children pointed out.

Tillis Honors Fallen N.C. Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty

On May 18, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered a speech on the Senate floorhonoring the North Carolina law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty over the last year to commemorate National Police Week.

Attorney General Josh Stein Supports Legislation Protecting North Carolina Homeowners

Attorney General Josh Stein was in Charlotte today highlighting the need for legislation that protects North Carolinians from predatory, long-term real estate agreements.

Tillis-Sponsored Pro-Law Enforcement Bills Advance In Judiciary Committee

On May 18, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced four bipartisan bills co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to support law enforcement.

Senator Ted Budd Delivers Maiden Speech on Senate Floor

On May 17, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered his maiden speech on the Senate floor. The maiden speech is historically a U.S. Senator’s first major address after taking office.

North Carolina House passes bill expanding school choice

The North Carolina House has passed a measure centered around expanding school choice, known as House Bill 823.

N.C.'s Krawiec on tighter state abortion restrictions: 'This is a pro-life plan, not an abortion ban'