Matt Schlosser
NC Republicans made us the only state in the country to fail to pass a budget in 2025, and now they’re expected to miss the deadline for 2026 as well.
House Bill 958 is meant to add more obstacles for voters trying to cast their ballot, and fewer restraints on the power-hungry politicians looking to keep those ballots from being counted.
Here’s a look back at Rep. Stevens’ time in the North Carolina General Assembly– it’s the kind of resume that you really don’t want to see from someone aspiring to sit on the NC Supreme Court.
This embarrassing gaffe on social media offers a really good illustration of who Whatley is– he’s all talk, no substance. And when the stakes are high– like when Whatley was tapped to lead the federal government’s Hurricane Helene recovery efforts– that’s not the guy you want leading our state.
NC’s Supreme Court is our last line of defense. They had a chance to defend us last week against rising costs and corporate greed. They failed. They had a choice between considering the evidence provided by their constituents, or burying their heads in the sand. They chose the ostrich route.
This wasn’t just preventable, it was intentional. It’s like they saw that the dumpster was starting to smoke and they responded by throwing away the fire extinguisher.
While we wait on a budget, it’s worth looking at some of the other legislation that you probably won’t hear as much about– but could change our lives if they became law.
Whether it be at the gas pump, the grocery store, or even at home– North Carolinians are paying for Trump’s war. And we have little to show for it. Americans feel less safe than they did before the war, and are increasingly pessimistic about when it will come to an end.
After a historically unproductive 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly is about to get back to work. Here’s what we’re keeping an eye on when the 2026 “short session” kicks off on April 21.
This ruling was tough news for folks across our state. But advocates aren’t giving up, and they won’t give up until public schools receive the funding they need to fully support our students.