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July 24, 2025

Articles by Matt Mercer

About Matt Mercer
Matt Mercer is the editor in chief of North State Journal and can be reached at matt@northstatejournal.com.
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MERCER: The Axis of Evil never left

October 11, 2023 Matt Mercer

“Iran aggressively pursues these weapons [of mass destruction] and exports terror, while an unelected few repress the Iranian people’s hope for freedom. … States like these, and their terrorist allies, constitute an axis of evil, […]

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McHenry, as acting speaker, is second from NC to lead US House

October 4, 2023 Matt Mercer

North Carolina Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10) took over as acting Speaker of the House following a successful motion to vacate resolution on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. McHenry, who was designated for the role by […]

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State budget boasts aggressive tax relief

September 27, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — Building on a decade of reform, state Republicans once again are reducing taxes on North Carolinians with the 2023-25 spending plan.  “It’s been over a decade since voters entrusted Republicans to manage the state’s […]

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Wake legislator assigned to new office following confrontation

September 26, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — Wake County Democratic Rep. Terence Everitt has a cozier office in the state legislative building.  Following a confrontation with Democratic Sen. Paul Lowe of Forsyth County last week, Everitt found himself moved to LB […]

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Path clears for Bishop in AG contest

September 20, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — When Rep. Dan Bishop decided to trade a Capitol Hill office for a chance to become North Carolina’s top law enforcement officer, candidates who expressed interest in the Republican nomination stepped aside — […]

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Former senator Lauch Faircloth dies at 95

September 20, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — One of North Carolina’s titans of 20th century politics died on Thursday, Sept. 14. Former U.S. Sen. Lauch Faircloth, who served from 1993-1999, died at his Sampson County home at the age of […]

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Conference report draft shows investment in rural infrastructure, children’s health

September 18, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — A copy of state budget conference report shows over $1 billion allocated to state capital and infrastructure spending in each of the next two years and a focus on rural infrastructure and children’s health. […]

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Cooper courts controversy naming Riggs new justice

September 11, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defied convention once again in naming a Supreme Court Justice, elevating Court of Appeals judge Allison Riggs to the North Carolina Supreme Court. Riggs, whose only professional experience prior […]

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Emails show House Republicans back $500 million for NCInnovation

September 9, 2023 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — Emails obtained by North State Journal from earlier this week show the House Republican caucus gave the green light to $500 million in funding to NCInnovation, a nonprofit to promote regional innovation networks […]

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Carolinas Gateway Partnership names new leader

August 25, 2023 Matt Mercer

ROCKY MOUNT — The Carolinas Gateway Partnership’s Board of Directors named Robert B. Pike (Bob) as its new President/CEO, effective Sept.1. Pike succeeds E. Norris Tolson, who has led the organization for the past seven years. […]

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