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Common Cause NC: Empowering HBCU students for 18 years

By Old North News | May 10, 2024

For nearly two decades, Common Cause North Carolina has been dedicated to empowering students at the state's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its HBCU Student Action Alliance. This commitment continues today with the work of Common Cause Democracy Fellows, who are actively bolstering civic engagement across all 10 HBCU campuses in North Carolina. They ensure that students' voices are heard both at the ballot box and within government corridors.

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Five Things to Know About North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session

By Old North News | May 3, 2024

North Carolina lawmakers have returned to Raleigh, and this year’s legislative session is now underway. The session, expected to be shorter than last year's, will see various important discussions and decisions taking place.Unlike the previous long session, this year's session is anticipated to be shorter, with no set end date in sight. Lawmakers are aiming to complete their work this summer to focus on the upcoming fall elections, where all 170 seats in the legislature are up for grabs.One significant focus of this year's session will be adjusting the state budget and...

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North Carolina: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in 2023

By Old North News | Apr 26, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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

By Old North News | Apr 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Tobacco companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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Report: North Carolina ranked No. 19 for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023

By Old North News Service | Apr 25, 2024

North Carolina ranked No. 19 in the country for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023.

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Which type of North Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Old North News | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 115 inspections at 114 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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North Carolina: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in 2023

By Old North News | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 27 inspections at 23 Drugs companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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52 North Carolina hospitals participate in federal 340B Drug Pricing Program

By Old North News | Apr 23, 2024

North Carolina has 52 hospitals in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in North Carolina during 2023

By Old North News | Apr 22, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 32 inspections at 32 device companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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North Carolina: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in 2023

By Old North News | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 39 inspections at 39 Biologics companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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North Carolina sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Old North News | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $3.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for North Carolina, a 27.8% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Q3 2023 Tax Revenue: North Carolina collects $4.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax

By Old North News | Apr 3, 2024

North Carolina collected $4.4 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 10.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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NC voters’ economic concerns include housing costs, rising inflation

By Old North News | Mar 26, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published new data indicating a rise in inflation in February, partially due to escalating housing costs. A poll conducted in February by the League of American Workers (LAW) revealed that 33% of North Carolina voters view housing costs as a primary concern amid increasing inflation rates.

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Polling shows North Carolinians disapprove of Biden administration's job with economy

By Old North News | Mar 25, 2024

The most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that escalating gas prices have played a significant role in the inflation surge witnessed in February. A poll conducted by the League of American Workers reveals that 61 percent of those surveyed expressed dissatisfaction with the economic state under President Joe Biden's administration.

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VA provides 198.5% more home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q4 2023

By Old North News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 5,149 VA home purchases in North Carolina in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $1.7 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 5,149 home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q4 2023

By Old North News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 5,149 VA home purchase loans issued in North Carolina in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $1.7 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Foxx: ED’s FAFSA Fallout Continues

By Old North News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed strong criticism towards the Department of Education's handling of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Foxx called out the Department for its ongoing errors in the FAFSA rollout, stating, "Biden’s Education Department is at it again—today announcing it botched hundreds of thousands of aid packages for families with no timeline on fixing those errors. This is after a bungled launch filled with technical errors left millions of students and families still...

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Chairwoman Foxx Delivers Opening Remarks at Markup to Bolster Workforce and Advance Academic Freedom

By Old North News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement at the Committee's markup session. Foxx expressed gratitude towards her colleagues for their efforts in drafting legislative measures aimed at strengthening education and workforce-related issues.Foxx highlighted the significance of the bills under discussion, emphasizing the Committee's commitment to enhancing parents' rights, lowering college costs, and promoting student achievement. She stressed the importance of maintaining viewpoint neutrality...

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EdWorkforceCmte Advances Bills to Help Students and Workers Succeed

By Old North News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON –Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee advanced four bills to support students and workers: H.J. Res. 116, H.R. 6418, H.R. 3724, and H.R. 7683. Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed the importance of these bills, stating, "Partisan accreditors, political litmus tests, and the degradation of Constitutional rights on campus are reducing the value of education programs and setting students back."H.J. Res. 116 aims to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule and uphold entrepreneurial opportunities...

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Education and Workforce Committee to Mark Up Bills for Workforce and Academic Freedom

By Old North News | Mar 20, 2024

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will mark up H.J. Res. 116, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule; H.R. 6418, the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act; H.R. 3724, the Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023; and H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act."The Biden administration, bureaucrats, and radical education administrators are holding students and workers hostage with their we-know-better-than-you policies. It’s no...