Expansion of childhood workforce legislation advances

Expansion of childhood workforce legislation advances

(Carolina Journal) – Expansion of the early childhood workforce and strengthening provider support to address the root causes of a childcare shortage is advancing in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Democrats, Republicans both dip below 30%; independents near 40%

Democrats, Republicans both dip below 30%; independents near 40%

(The Center Square) – Five months and two weeks from Election Day in North Carolina, Democrats continue to lose registrations, Republicans are gaining them nominally, and the independent ranks is swelling at

Election 2026: Cooper, again, increases polling lead over Whatley

Election 2026: Cooper, again, increases polling lead over Whatley

(The Center Square) – Democrat Roy Cooper, for the second time in five days, has increased his lead on Republican Michael Whatley to 49%-42% in a poll reflecting North Carolinians’ choice for

Polls: Voters’ money No. 1 campaign topic, and more of them trust Democrats

Polls: Voters’ money No. 1 campaign topic, and more of them trust Democrats

(The Center Square) – Inflation and the cost of living is easily the No. 1 choice for the top issue in the 2026 midterms for North Carolinians according to one poll, and

Dominion, NextEra plan merger

Dominion, NextEra plan merger

(The Center Square) – Dominion Energy announced Monday it plans to combine with Florida-based NextEra Energy in a deal the companies say would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility business.

Elias-linked groups oppose deal in noncitizen voter removal lawsuit

Elias-linked groups oppose deal in noncitizen voter removal lawsuit

(Carolina Journal) – Two activist groups working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm oppose a deal between Republican Party groups and the North Carolina State Board of Elections.