RALEIGH — A federal court challenge to North Carolina’s new congressional map was dropped earlier this month, with the two sets of plaintiffs filing a stipulation of dismissal. The cases involved are Williams et al. […]
RALEIGH — The General Assembly’s America 250 Committee met Jan. 14 to continue its work on celebrations and events for the nation’s anniversary this year. Members heard a guest presentation from David Hosaflook, an American […]
RALEIGH — Preparations continued at the state and national level for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The America’s Quincentennial Committee at the General Assembly, which convened its first meeting in April 2024, met multiple times this year. The committee, […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Semiquincentennial Committee heard presentations and updates on America 250 celebration planning during its November meeting. The meeting, opened by Committee Co-Chair Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) and Sen. Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland), […]
RALEIGH — A legal challenge has been filed against North Carolina’s new congressional maps contained in Senate Bill 249, which was passed by the legislature Oct. 22. The new maps create the opportunity for the […]
RALEIGH — House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) announced the establishment of a House Select Committee on Redistricting and named the assigned committee members on Wednesday. The committee will be co-chaired by Reps. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) and […]
RALEIGH — North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) announced they will take up congressional redistricting plans to “thwart blue state attempts to steal Congress.” According […]
RALEIGH — North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) announced Thursday the formation of a new House Select Committee on Involuntary Commitment and Public Safety. “I am proud to announce the creation […]
RALEIGH—The North Carolina General Assembly’s Quincentennial Committee met March 13 to continue discussions on preparations for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Led by Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke), the committee has increased its efforts with […]
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