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North Carolina Senate to Review Election Rules Potentially Reducing Campaign Finance Transparency

North Carolina Senate to Review Election Rules Potentially Reducing Campaign Finance Transparency

The North Carolina Senate is set to review a contentious bill, House Bill 958, which proposes significant changes to the state's election rules. The bill, which has already passed the state House of Representatives in a party-line vote, aims to reduce transparency in campaign finance by allowing more information about campaign funding to remain undisclosed. Additionally, it proposes extending the waiting period for individuals who switch political parties before they can run for office under their new affiliation. The bill also seeks to modify the rules for challenging the validity of ballots and grants new powers to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek to conduct post-election audits, supplementing the existing audits performed by election officials. The proposal has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public, with concerns about the potential confusion these changes could cause for voters.

Madison Cawthorn Joins Florida's 19th Congressional District Race Amidst Controversy

Madison Cawthorn Joins Florida's 19th Congressional District Race Amidst Controversy

Madison Cawthorn, a former U.S. Representative from North Carolina, is running in the Republican primary for Florida's 19th Congressional District. This seat is being vacated by Byron Donalds, who is running for Governor. Cawthorn, who was one of the youngest people ever elected to Congress in 2020, lost his seat in a primary challenge two years later. His campaign is part of a broader trend of former out-of-state Congress members seeking political comebacks in Florida. Cawthorn has previously made headlines for controversial statements, including accusations against Republican congressional leaders of engaging in cocaine-fueled orgies.

North Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Election Rule Funding Threats

North Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Election Rule Funding Threats

North Carolina, along with two dozen other states, is suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold counterterrorism and emergency response funding unless states comply with specific election rule changes. President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin propose withholding grants from states that do not align with Trump's election policies, which include concerns over paper ballots and immigrant voting. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson argues that this move infringes on states' rights and threatens public safety. The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, challenges the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA's authority to impose these conditions.

President Trump Urges GOP to Pass Voter Suppression Bill Before Recess

President Trump Urges GOP to Pass Voter Suppression Bill Before Recess

President Donald Trump has called on Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate's August recess to pass the SAVE America Act, a controversial voter suppression bill. The legislation, which requires voters to present a passport or birth certificate to register, has stalled due to insufficient support. Critics argue that the bill would disenfranchise millions of voters by imposing stringent documentation requirements. The House has already passed a version of the bill, but it faces significant opposition in the Senate, where it needs 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.

Nebraska Law Allowing Overseas Voter Registration Challenged by RNC

Nebraska Law Allowing Overseas Voter Registration Challenged by RNC

In Nebraska, a state law permitting overseas U.S. citizens to register to vote is under scrutiny by the Republican National Committee (RNC). The law allows U.S. citizens who have never lived in Nebraska but have a parent registered in the state to vote in one county. Currently, 116 overseas voters are registered under this law, with six participating in the May 12 primary. The RNC, along with two Lancaster County voters, argues that this law dilutes the votes of lawful Nebraska voters and violates the state constitution. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen, along with the Attorney General, defends the law's constitutionality, citing state Supreme Court precedent. The case is being expedited, with a hearing scheduled for August 6, ahead of the general election on November 3.

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach

Ahead of midterms, Trump wants Supreme Court help on mail-in ballots

Ahead of midterms, Trump wants Supreme Court help on mail-in ballots

Trump filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court after being told he can't tighten rules for mail-in voting before the midterms.

North Carolina Attorney General's Lawsuit Against HCA Healthcare Over Mission Hospital to Proceed to Trial

North Carolina Attorney General's Lawsuit Against HCA Healthcare Over Mission Hospital to Proceed to Trial

A lawsuit filed by the North Carolina Attorney General's office against HCA Healthcare regarding conditions at Asheville's Mission Hospital is set to proceed to trial. The case, initiated by former Attorney General Josh Stein in December 2023, alleges that HCA violated the terms of its 2019 purchase agreement of the Mission Health System by reducing the level and quality of services, including emergency and cancer care. North Carolina Business Court Judge Julianna Theall Earp denied motions by HCA and current Attorney General Jeff Jackson to resolve the case without a trial, emphasizing the need for a trial to interpret the contract terms. HCA maintains that only the complete elimination of services would breach the agreement, while the Attorney General's office argues that the reduction in service quality constitutes a breach.

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Anti-Mail Voting Order

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Anti-Mail Voting Order

The Department of Justice has filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court, seeking approval for President Trump's executive order restricting mail voting ahead of the midterm elections. The order, which has been blocked by lower courts, aims to limit mail ballots to voters on state-provided lists, effectively creating a federal registration list for absentee voters. The appeal marks the first time the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in its anti-voting measures.

North Carolina to Allow Limited Elk Hunt After Successful Population Rebuilding

North Carolina to Allow Limited Elk Hunt After Successful Population Rebuilding

North Carolina is set to allow a limited elk hunting season for the first time since the species was reintroduced to the state 25 years ago. The decision follows the signing of House Bill 747 by Governor Josh Stein, which permits the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to issue two elk hunting permits for the 2027 season. This move is part of a long-term wildlife management plan aimed at maintaining a sustainable elk population while supporting conservation efforts. The elk population in North Carolina had previously disappeared due to overhunting and habitat loss, but has now recovered sufficiently to support controlled hunting.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Friendship Bell to ring on Hiroshima anniversary | Georgiana Vines

Friendship Bell to ring on Hiroshima anniversary | Georgiana Vines

The International Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge will ring 81 times at dawn Aug. 6 to honor victims of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections