State-of-the-art laboratory coming to west Raleigh
Raleigh will host one of the nation’s most complex labs as state government combines testing sites.
N.C. Zoo bets on new director, upgrades to draw larger crowds
With a repair backlog and a rural location inhibiting visits, the North Carolina Zoo needs investment, proponents say. State lawmakers are paying attention, buoyed by a director with turnaround [...]
Jackie Grant leads the NC Bar Association
Jackie Grant is the a new face leading the charge at The North Carolina Bar Association
Gov. Roy Cooper shows workhorse style in promoting North Carolina
Amid a sizzling economy and robust foreign investment, Gov. Roy Cooper presses for more spending on education and job training.
N.C. lawmakers favor living wage for state workers, but not private-sector staff
For years, the term “living wage” has been a hot-button topic pitting business interests against unions and labor organizers advocating for a higher minimum salary. This week, the Republican-led [...]
Western Governors aims for rapid online growth in N.C.
A national leader in online college education has ambitious N.C. growth plans.
Business rules the N.C. roost, Chamber study shows
Lest anyone doubt North Carolina is business friendly, the NC Chamber’s fifth annual scorecard on lawmakers’ voting patterns shows who is in charge. Of the N.C. General Assembly’s 170 lawmakers — [...]
Justin Burr places claim as the state’s foremost judicial reformer
N.C. State Rep. Justin Burr filed a bill to change the election districts of the state's judges and change the course of justice in North Carolina. Burr says he didn't seek any input from [...]
Cooper wants N.C. business leaders to oppose business tax cuts
N.C. Governor Roy Cooper wants state business people to oppose corporate income tax cuts.
Rucho’s roost: Former senator explains his tax-cut strategy
Retired N.C. politician Bob Rucho promoted tax cuts to rev the Tar Heel State economy. He says the plan worked.