Why don't voucher schools getting millions of North Carolina taxpayer dollars have to tell anyone what their standardized testing results are - like public schools do? Think carefully. Why wouldn't they want people to know that?

Three months until Election Day! Now is the perfect time to make sure you're ready to vote. Check your registration here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/

Back in December, Republican State Senator Amy Galey (Alamance and Randolph counties) begged Sheriff Sam Page not to run against her boss, Republican Senate Leader Phil Berger. https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/gop-legislator-urges-sheriff-not-to-challenge-nc-senate-leader-dec-2025/

We don't talk a lot about political fundraising totals here, but today we're making an exception. North Carolina's Republican Senate Leader Phil Berger might've blown his allowance, and it's a major problem for Republicans looking ahead to this fall's elections. 💸

Full story: https://www.wfae.org/politics/2026-07-27/nc-attorney-general-joins-lawsuit-over-fema-grant-funding-conditions

nom

Want to stay informed on what's happening in North Carolina? Sign up for the Carolina Forward email list. Our twice-weekly emails offer the latest policy research, top stories, and upcoming events all in one place. Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/OTQ83wqlLUGg3v-TrmdiUQ2

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. [July 31, 2026] Yes, they really did give her a million bucks of your money. If you're in Wake County, just remember: Winn Decker for House District 37. 👍

Did a North Carolina state lawmaker funnel $300,000 in taxpayer money... to his own HOA?

Reminder: the North Carolina state legislature is totally unrepresentative of the actual voters in North Carolina.

There's another massive (and very messy) political corruption scandal engulfing Republican politicians and lobbyists in Raleigh right now. This scandal is expanding by the day. What else will investigators uncover?

North Carolina is growing and we need more electricity. So where's it going to come from? Duke Energy wants to make this choice for us - and the choice they want just happens to be the one that's good for their shareholders, but not good (or realistic) for North Carolina. ⚡️

Question: do you know who your representatives are in the North Carolina state legislature? Remember - knowledge is power. Make sure you're equipped: https://carolinaforward.org/legislature

Ever heard people say that "NAFTA killed manufacturing?" Problem: it's not really true. More: https://carolinademography.cpc.unc.edu/2015/02/19/nc-in-focus-employment-in-3-industries-1850-2010/

Prior to 2010, Duke Energy's political spending in the North Carolina state legislature was very bipartisan. But beginning in the 2012 election cycle, North Carolina's monopoly electric utility massively expanded its political spending.

Want to understand more about North Carolina's state legislature? Start with its districts. This beautiful and informative detailed map of NC's State House and Senate districts shows how we're represented in Raleigh. Get yours! 👇 https://store.carolinaforward.org

NEW DATA - fresh data from Q2 2026 is now being loaded into the NC Campaign Finance Tracker. 💸 Follow the money: https://ncmoneytracker.org

The core economic argument from opponents of immigration is that immigrants - documented and not - depress wages for native-born Americans. But is that really true? Full article: https://carolinaforward.org/news/impact-undocumented-immigrants-nc-workforce/

Chemours, of the most despised corporations in North Carolina for its role in dumping toxic PFAS chemicals into the Cape Fear river, has donated $5,000 to Republican Michael Whatley's campaign against former Governor Roy Cooper. https://www.wunc.org/politics/2026-07-17/chemours-pfas-senate-race

The Carolina Forward Slate is your way to make a difference. Help build a better, stronger and freer North Carolina that works for ALL its people - not just the privileged few. Change begins in our state legislature, and you can be a part of the solution: http://carolinaforwardaction.org

Gas prices in North Carolina, like across the country, have spiked significantly since the Trump regime chose to launch strikes on Iran. Since the collapse of the latest cease fire this week, prices have begun to rise yet again, with no end in sight. Credit: GasBuddy

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. [Friday, July 17, 2026] There are dirty tricks afoot at the State Board of Elections, and if they can win some elections by cheating, that's what they're going to do.

Want to stay informed on what's happening in North Carolina? Sign up for the Carolina Forward email list. Our twice-weekly emails offer the latest policy research, top stories, and upcoming events all in one place. Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/OTQ83wqlLUGg3v-TrmdiUQ2

The North Carolina State Board of Elections are considering adoption of a new rule that would allow throwing out votes. https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/nc-election-board-rule-proposal-change-republican-voter-id-mail-voting-july-2026/

The culture of corruption in North Carolina Republican politics is deep, pervasive, and well-organized. And when you step back, you realize it's not actually about politics at all.

[NEW] North Carolina cannot cut its way to public safety North Carolina's prison system has been left teetering on the edge of disaster for years while the politicians in our state legislature dithered. More: https://carolinaforward.org/news/north-carolina-cant-cut-its-way-to-public-safety/

The crisis of corruption in the North Carolina state legislature is far worse than most people realize. It's happening right out in the open for everyone to see. Republican Majority Leader Brenden Jones is a perfect example.

Want to understand more about North Carolina's state legislature? Start with its districts. This beautiful and informative detailed map of NC's State House and Senate districts shows how we're represented in Raleigh. Get yours! 👇 https://store.carolinaforward.org

Great news: last week, North Carolina's state legislature passed (by a nearly unanimous vote) the elimination of government-mandated parking minimums statewide. Full story: https://ncnewsline.com/2026/07/08/repub/to-promote-more-housing-cities-and-states-target-parking-minimums/

With the NC Campaign Finance Tracker tool, you can find clear and complete data for any state lawmaker, or statewide executive or judicial official. 🔎 Explore for yourself: https://ncmoneytracker.org