Politics As Usual

New Power Grab, Same Resilience

By Matt Schlosser / June 18, 2026 / Comments Off on New Power Grab, Same Resilience

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.

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So Long Sarah Stevens

By Matt Schlosser / June 12, 2026 / Comments Off on So Long Sarah Stevens

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.

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Michael Whatley’s Latest Hurricane Fail

By Matt Schlosser / June 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Michael Whatley’s Latest Hurricane Fail

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.

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Holy Constitutional Amendments, Batman!

By Administrator / May 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Holy Constitutional Amendments, Batman!

The midterm elections are looking bleak for Republicans. Rather than modify their unpopular stances and help everyday North Carolinians, Republicans in the NCGA decide to push a host of constitutional amendments – some distractions, some outright harmful.

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Trump finally told the truth. Believe him.

By Matt Schlosser / May 15, 2026 / Comments Off on Trump finally told the truth. Believe him.

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. 

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5 Bills That Could Change NC

By Matt Schlosser / May 8, 2026 / Comments Off on 5 Bills That Could Change NC

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. 

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Tall Tasks, Short Session– Your 2026 NCGA Preview

By Matt Schlosser / April 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Tall Tasks, Short Session– Your 2026 NCGA Preview

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.

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North Carolina Voters Express Serious Concerns Over NCGA Budget Impasse, Impacts on Local Teachers, Hospitals, and Medicaid Funding

By Administrator / April 16, 2026 / Comments Off on North Carolina Voters Express Serious Concerns Over NCGA Budget Impasse, Impacts on Local Teachers, Hospitals, and Medicaid Funding

It’s now been more than two and a half years since North Carolina passed a comprehensive budget, leaving teacher raises, Medicaid funding, and rural health care in question. 

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Dismissed but not Defeated– What’s Next After Leandro

By Matt Schlosser / April 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Dismissed but not Defeated– What’s Next After Leandro

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. 

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The Worst Kept Secret in the Republican Party

By Matt Schlosser / March 13, 2026 / Comments Off on The Worst Kept Secret in the Republican Party

This man– this convicted sex offender– is now one of the most influential leaders within the North Carolina Republican Party. His specialty? Fundraising for GOP judicial candidates.

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