North State Tribune

Stories Behind the Hymns | by Warren Shiver The inspiration for this great hymn was from Matthew 5-14-16; V-14: “Ye are the Light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid, V-15: Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candle stick; [...]

Small Businesses for Sensible Regulations says federal regulations stifling job growth Washington, D.C. – The nation’s leading small-business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), today launched a new campaign targeting the increasing number of regulations handed down by the Obama administration that are hampering small business’ ability to create jobs and economic growth. [...]

Courts are Dems’ last line of defense against redrawn maps By David N. Bass | Carolina Journal RALEIGH — With the state legislature approving new redistricting plans last week along party lines, federal and state courts are Democrats’ last line of defense against a set of maps that could ensure Republican control of the North [...]

Voter photo ID measure also on tap for potential veto override By David N. Bass | Carolina Journal RALEIGH — When the state House takes up a series of veto overrides in late July, an abortion-related measure could have one of the tightest margins, but supporters say they’ll have enough legislators on board to make [...]