State Law
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Federal hemp restrictions poised to upend North Carolina’ $3.2 billion industry
North Carolina hemp businesses are preparing for new federal rules in December that could force them to overhaul products, find new markets or close.
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3 things happening in NC: The North Carolina State Fair kicks off
The North Carolina State Fair, early voting, and a temporary pause on the gas tax top the bill this week in NC.
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NC legislators can’t say how much of the gas tax cut will trickle down to drivers
Senate Democrats said there’s no guarantee that retailers will pass the gas tax cuts to drivers as savings.
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3 things happening in NC: State legislature calls special session as gas prices soar
The GOP state legislature suddenly freaks about gas prices. Plus, a controversial pre-election citizenship check, and Biketoberfest in Charlotte.
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What’s next for the $28 billion hemp THC industry fighting to save itself from a federal ban
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products, including here in NC, faces elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in the federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
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Good News Friday: A critical portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopens
Paid parental leave expands, Hispanic Heritage Month takes off, and the Blue Ridge Parkway gets a big boost.
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Opinion: Former NC GOP leader on why he’s voting against a constitutional amendment to limit the income tax
A former Republican leader in the NC General Assembly calls a constitutional amendment limiting income tax “a risky bet.”
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NC spends more than $10M on anti-abortion ‘crisis pregnancy centers’
The centers are part of an anti-abortion movement to reduce the number of abortions in North Carolina and nationwide.
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Why the small town of Ronda, North Carolina, appears headed for dissolution
The town of Ronda, North Carolina, is rich in history, just not much else.
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Is kratom legal in North Carolina? What to know after Ole Miss deaths
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has listed kratom as a Drug and Chemical of Concern, and the FDA has warned consumers not to use kratom because of the risk of serious adverse effects. Here’s what the laws are in North Carolina.
