opinion

November 23, 2024

HUDSON: Sharing Good News

July 24, 2019 Richard Hudson 0

Like wildfire, bad news travels fast. And all too often, it seems like good news travels at a snail’s pace — especially these days. When it comes to reporting good news, a reporter once told […]

HUDSON: NC needs speed online and at the racetrack

April 17, 2019 Richard Hudson 0

Fast… not the word you would use to describe Congress, but last week was a little different. I had the honor to meet and talk with racing legend Mario Andretti. For those of you who […]

Continuing the fight against human trafficking

February 7, 2019 Richard Hudson (R-NC) 0

Every year, as many of us meet with friends and family to watch the Super Bowl, there is a completely different and horrific meeting taking place. Human traffickers use this widely attended event to exploit […]

Shutdown deal is a temporary solution

January 30, 2019 David Larson 0

With the partial government shutdown on its 35th day, President Donald Trump said from the White House Friday afternoon, “We have reached a deal.” The deal the president announced reopens the government until Feb. 15, provides a reprieve to […]

Factually incorrect cannot be morally correct

January 30, 2019 David Larson 0

A few weeks ago, the Fresh Face of the Democratic Party, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) gave one of the great defenses in the history of politics. Accused of fibbing and twisting facts to meet her radical agenda, […]

SHAPIRO: The scientific experts who hate science

January 16, 2019 Ben Shapiro 0

This week, the American Psychological Association proved once again that it is a political body rather than a scientific one. This isn’t the first time a major mental health organization has favored politics over science […]

HUDSON: Remembering George H.W. Bush

December 12, 2018 Richard Hudson 0

As a nation, we came together last week to say farewell to a beloved patriot and hero, President George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Renee and I join our great country […]

Russia must play be the rules

December 3, 2018 Richard Hudson 0

As your congressman, my responsibilities extend beyond our district and our borders. The United States and our allies face a growing list of threats from abroad — from Islamic extremism in the form of ISIS, […]

HUDSON: Turning the corner on the opioid crisis

October 30, 2018 Richard Hudson 0

There’s nothing like a good “Aha!” moment. We all have them — whether you’re trying to remember the name of a song, solve a problem at work, or remember what was on that grocery list […]

SHAPIRO: How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love federalism

October 24, 2018 Ben Shapiro 0

In today’s polarized political environment, I’m often asked how I think America can come back together. My answer is pretty simple: we learn to leave each other alone. I didn’t like President Obama much; folks […]

THOMPSON: Congress must make small business tax deductions permanent

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Crutchfield & Willis: North Carolina must count every vote

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KELLOGG & HOELSCHER: Dual status disaster

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Local Government Commission approves $115M in Cabarrus requests
RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved two applications for funding submitted by Cabarrus County officials at its November meeting. Cabarrus County’s first request was for $73 million to fully fund nine separate projects that [...] The post Local Government Commission approves $115M in Cabarrus requests first appeared on The North State Journal.
SHAPIRO: The Trump Doctrine
Donald Trump’s foreign policy was, during his first term, not only successful; it was the most successful foreign policy of any president since Ronald Reagan. Yet thanks to their animus for Donald Trump personally, pseudo-experts [...] The post SHAPIRO: The Trump Doctrine first appeared on The North State Journal.
Advance Auto Parts to close hundreds of stores
NEW YORK — Raleigh-based Advance Auto Parts announced it is closing more than 500 stores and shedding another 200 independent locations as part of its efforts to revive its struggling business. Advance Auto said in [...] The post Advance Auto Parts to close hundreds of stores first appeared on The North State Journal.
KRAWIEC: DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency
The Department of Government Efficiency is surely an oxymoron. There is no efficiency in government anywhere. President-elect Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up this new department. He could not have [...] The post KRAWIEC: DOGE: Department of Government Efficiency first appeared on The North State Journal.
Folwell wants $2M in legal fees from BCBSNC
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is seeking more than $2 million in legal fees from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina following the conclusion of a legal dispute over the State [...] The post Folwell wants $2M in legal fees from BCBSNC first appeared on The North State Journal.
Tillis asks Congress for more Hurricane Helene relief funding
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Congressional delegation has been pressing the Biden administration for additional funding relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene. North Carolina’s two Republican senators, and Thom Tillis, and Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) [...] The post Tillis asks Congress for more Hurricane Helene relief funding first appeared on The North State Journal.