On this episode of Kingdom Pursuits guest host Bill Mixon welcomes Tim Tsujii Executive Director of the Forsyth County Board of Elections for an informative conversation about how elections are administered and secured in North Carolina Tim explains the responsibilities of local election officials how provisional and absentee ballots are reviewed and the year-round work involved in voter registration poll worker preparation and election management He also addresses common questions about voter identification registration deadlines moving between counties voting machine security and the safeguards used to verify election results Drawing from his own experience as an election judge Bill shares [... more]

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is facing expanding scrutiny with the FBI and U S Attorney's Office joining state and local investigations into matters involving the district while the State Board of Education says it will take whatever actions are authorized if violations of state fiscal requirements are established North Carolina lawmakers are also returning to Raleigh Wednesday to consider relief from high fuel prices including a potential suspension of the state's -cent-per-gallon gas tax Meanwhile the State Board of Elections plans to contact registered voters identified by a federal database as potential noncitizens as officials work to verify their eligibility A new [... more]

North Carolina lawmakers are returning to Raleigh this week to consider relief from rising fuel prices including a possible suspension of the state gas tax Meanwhile the Senate Leadership Fund has paused additional advertising in North Carolina's U S Senate race between Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper Congress has also cleared legislation authorizing the transfer of roughly acres of Fort Bragg property to North Carolina for a new state veterans home Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss a group's claim that it identified more than duplicate voter registration records across of North Carolina's largest [... more]

North Carolina election officials are welcoming a U S Supreme Court decision allowing the state to continue using the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of registered voters while officials say voters will not be automatically removed based on database results Meanwhile a new Wake County school library policy is drawing criticism from House Majority Leader Brenden Jones who is promising a legislative response Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss scrutiny facing Democratic state House candidate Evonne Hopkins after she said she had used Flock camera data in her work as a family law [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories The Founders knew firsthand that a postal system could be used as a tool of government surveillance Before the Revolution British officials had opened and inspected colonial mail giving Americans good reason to distrust putting their letters in government hands But the new nation faced a different problem Its people were scattered across vast distances and a republic could hardly function if they couldn't remain connected Daniel Piazza of the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum shares how the American postal system helped solve that problem allowing Americans to truly settle their new nation Support [... more]

US Department of Education Lauches a prode into a massachuessetes school that is transgendering young girls against their parents wishes Top US cabinet officials predicts meat especially beef prices will drop President Trumps new Presidental order is a Boon for all of our beef farmers Nurse Whistleblowers are coming out and saying that the hospitals might be responsible for the death rate of this years covid strand See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved new absentee ballot guidance in a - vote as election officials prepare for voting ahead of the November election Meanwhile North Carolina Medicaid and the State Health Plan are taking different approaches to coverage of GLP- medications highlighting the growing debate over costs and access to the popular drugs Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss state Sen Bobby Hanig's retirement from the General Assembly and what his departure means for the legislature See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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North Carolina cities are reconsidering youth curfews following a summer marked by several large teen takeovers and concerns about public safety with Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal examining how local officials are responding Meanwhile a new report finds crime is generally declining in Raleigh and Charlotte reflecting a broader drop in crime nationwide Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss more than pages of new federal court filings pushing back against former FBI Director James Comey's arguments in his North Carolina case Plus AmeriCorps has awarded million to support volunteer and service programs across North [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

In a small town in Wisconsin, Erica Brewer and her husband Zach faced punishment and retribution from their local government after speaking out against the town board's actions towards a neighbor. The town's enforcement actions were deemed unconstitutional, violating their First Amendment rights and the 14th Amendment's guarantee of due process. The case highlights the importance of protecting citizens' rights to speak freely and challenge government actions. [... more]

The ACLJ uncovers a California election scandal, revealing that the state does not keep track of non-citizen voters, despite federal law requiring them to maintain records of voter status reasons for cancellation. The team is working to bring this to light and ensure election integrity in California and beyond. [... more]

A potential ICE detention center in North Carolina's northeastern part of the state has sparked debate over immigration enforcement and local cooperation. Meanwhile, a major elections overhaul bill is set to see significant movement in the North Carolina General Assembly. Electricity rates across the state are also under scrutiny, with Duke Energy proposing a 9.5% rate increase over the next two years. As North Carolina aims for a carbon-neutral future, the cost of achieving this goal is being felt by consumers. [... more]

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is implementing new rules for photo ID exemptions, sparking controversy over voter fraud and election integrity. Meanwhile, businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are still navigating insurance claims and government shutdowns, highlighting the complexities of public policy and the importance of transparency in government. [... more]

The discussion centers around the apparent disconnect between Vice President J.D. Vance and President Trump, with Vance seemingly at odds with the administration's stance on China and Russia. Meanwhile, the US is dealing with the aftermath of Canada's devastating wildfires, which have led to hazardous air quality and economic losses. Additionally, concerns about election interference and identity theft are raised, as well as issues with food safety and airline policies. [... more]

North Carolina's state budget has been approved, with a focus on hurricane recovery efforts, transportation infrastructure, and education spending. The budget also raises taxes on sports betting operators and redirects wagering revenues to public university athletics. Additionally, the state is opening the door to taxing prediction markets, which allow users to buy and sell contracts tied to future events. [... more]

North Carolina's state health plan undergoes significant changes, including a new preferred provider network and pharmacy benefit manager, aiming to reduce costs and improve healthcare outcomes. Meanwhile, the state budget allocates $48.9 million to farmland preservation efforts, a critical issue as North Carolina faces a high risk of farmland loss. [... more]

A state audit in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, reveals improper utility billing and unpaid bills from city officials, highlighting financial concerns and mismanagement. Meanwhile, the North Carolina General Assembly passes a law limiting the city's ability to transfer electric utility revenues into its general fund, and the state budget repeals a key sales tax exemption for electricity used by data centers, generating additional revenue for the state. [... more]

Men and women are different, yet equal, and understanding these differences is key to a happy marriage. Husbands must yield, give honor, and cooperate with their wives, while also being aware of the importance of forgiveness and fulfilling their husbandly duties. [... more]

The US Supreme Court has made several significant decisions, including blocking a Federal Reserve takeover plan and allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by election day to be included. Meanwhile, a heat wave is gripping Europe, with some countries experiencing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The French government has blamed the US for the heat wave, claiming that the country's high rate of air conditioning use is contributing to the problem. However, experts say that the heat wave is actually caused by a natural weather pattern known as the Omega block, which is not related to climate change. In other news, the Lebanese government has formed an alliance with the Israeli government, and the US has been helping to facilitate this alliance. Additionally, a Texas Senate candidate has sparked controversy with comments about his personal life and his views on issues such as gun control and immigration. [... more]