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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in North Carolina during Q2 2023

By Old North News | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Drugs companies from North Carolina in the second quarter of 2023.

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Budd Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Stop NOAA Rule, Protect NC’s Coastal Economy

By Old North News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored S. 1833, the Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act.

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Governor Cooper Signs Eleven Bills, Vetoes Two Bills and Lets Two Bills Become Law

By Old North News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 7, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

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Budd Leads Letter Demanding Answers On Chinese Intel Centers Inside U.S.

By Old North News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 10, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) led a group of 10 Senators to send a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers regarding reports of Chinese Intelligence outposts operating inside the United States, including North Carolina.

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North Carolina ranks 13th in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, North Carolina collected $11,039,816,000 in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 13th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina ranked fifth among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Old North News | Jul 13, 2023

North Carolina ranked fifth in VA home loans in 2022 with 40,895 loans issued.

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North Carolina: Device companies were the third most FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in Q2 2023

By Old North News | Jul 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine device companies from North Carolina in the second quarter of 2023.

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Education Leaders in 35+ School Districts Continue to Speak Out Against Extreme Republican Plans to Dismantle Public Education

By Old North News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Bipartisan Calls from Public Education Leaders Across the State Urge Legislators to Invest in Public Schools, Stop Unaccountable Voucher Expansion

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Gina Swoboda: 'We need to verify that compliance exists in your county'

By Old North News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On June 29, Gina Swoboda, executive director of Voter Reference Foundation (VRF), appeared on the Live Free TV podcast to discuss election integrity with former military officer and Republican congressman Allen West. Learning from situations that occurred across the country in the last presidential election, Swoboda told voters to educate themselves and hold their local county election officials accountable.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Carolina increases in Q2

By Old North News | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in North Carolina during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $311,708, a 1.3 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina ranks 12th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, North Carolina collected $16,328,599,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 12th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in North Carolina during Q2 2023

By Old North News | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 12 Biologics companies from North Carolina in the second quarter of 2023.

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VA provides 5,575 home loans in North Carolina totaling $1.7 billion in Q2

By Old North News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 5,575 home loans totaling $1.7 billion in North Carolina during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Carolina Values Coalition Director Tami Fitzgerald applauds override of SB20: 'Hooray for thousands of unborn babies'

By Old North News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of North Carolina Values Coalition, took to Twitter to express her support for a new law that took effect in North Carolina on July 1, which prohibits abortion after 12 weeks.

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VA provides 2.0% more purchase loans in North Carolina for 2022 vs. 2021

By Old North News | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in North Carolina for 2022 was 23,185 and totaled $7.2 billion.

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North Carolina ranks ninth in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Old North News | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, North Carolina collected $38,453,594,000 in total taxes, ranking it ninth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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North Carolina Values Coalition Executive Director on governor's veto of Women's Sport Act: 'I’m not the one who has to go to sleep tonight with this on my conscience.'

By Old North News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Tami Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the North Carolina Values Coalition, took to Twitter Wednesday to express her disappointment in North Carolina Gov. Cooper for vetoing the "Fairness in Women's Sports Act".

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15 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in North Carolina during week ending July 1

By Old North News | Jul 11, 2023

There were 15 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina in the week ending July 1, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina.

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VA home loan amount averages $311,708 in North Carolina for Q2

By Old North News | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in North Carolina during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $311,708, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA Inspection: What type of North Carolina companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Old North News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 42 inspections at 42 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Carolina in the second quarter of 2023.