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The NC Cost of Trump’s War with Iran

By Matt Schlosser | April 24, 2026

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.

Tall Tasks, Short Session– Your 2026 NCGA Preview

By Matt Schlosser | April 17, 2026

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.

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

By Administrator | April 16, 2026

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. 

Dismissed but not Defeated– What’s Next After Leandro

By Matt Schlosser | April 10, 2026

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. 

NC’s Electric Bills Keep Rising– Here’s What We Can Do About It

By Matt Schlosser | April 2, 2026

Since 2020, Duke Energy has raised your bill by 22%. They don’t need to be doing this– Duke Energy made $5 billion in profit last year. But as if that weren’t enough, they’re now asking state leaders to raise your bill AGAIN– this time by another 18%. 

Three Years of Medicaid Expansion– More than 650,000 Lives Changed

By Matt Schlosser | March 27, 2026

Medicaid expansion has proven to be a life-changing policy for North Carolinians. During an era where costs are rising everywhere– gas, groceries, electricity, you name it– having access to affordable health care is huge. 

3 Things You Should Know About the SAVE Act

By Matt Schlosser | March 20, 2026

Our elections must be safe and secure– and that’s exactly why the SAVE Act is so dangerous. It undermines our elections by restricting the right to vote to only those with the time and resources to jump through Trump’s hoops on their way to the polls.

The Worst Kept Secret in the Republican Party

By Matt Schlosser | March 13, 2026

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.

NC Shows the Country That They’re Ready for November

By Matt Schlosser | March 6, 2026

North Carolina set a turnout record. More than 1.5 million people cast a ballot– most ever for a midterm primary in our state. And a majority of those voters decided to vote with Democrats.

Why NC Small Business Owners Were Doing a Happy Dance

By Matt Schlosser | February 27, 2026

We’ve all been feeling the pain caused by tariffs. The average family lost $1,700 as a result of Trump’s tariffs last year. In fact, tariffs cost the average family roughly two to three times the size of any tax refund they will receive from the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed last summer.