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Guest Op-Ed: In 2025, North Carolina Bucked National Trends 

In 2025, uncertainty defined the country’s business climate. From tariffs and interest rates to softening labor and housing markets, the year brought hesitation to many parts of the country. North Carolina was not immune to those pressures. But the state entered the year well-positioned to navigate them — and in several key areas, to buck national trends altogether.

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From Recovery to Results: Western North Carolina Shows What Fast Disaster Response Should Look Like

Just seven months after contract execution on May 9, the state’s housing recovery program has already moved from planning to real, visible results in communities that were hit hardest. In previous hurricanes, months often passed before programs were fully operational. This time, the program launched in just 38 days, setting an aggressive pace that has continued through every stage of implementation.

That rapid start mattered.

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Time Is Running Out:  Congress Must Protect Veterans’ Access to Health Care 

Our veterans stepped forward for this nation without hesitation. They should never have to wonder whether the health care they rely on will suddenly be out of reach. As the year draws to a close, Congress must work across the aisle to pass an extension in December. There is a narrow but crucial window to prevent harm and honor the commitment we owe to those who served – now is the time to act. 

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