Regulation

Lack of U.S. energy independence concerns the Functional Government Initiative while gas prices rise in NC

In light of the Biden administration's announcement of an immediate ban on all U.S. imports of Russian oil, the Functional Government Initiative (FGI) is worried about the impact of President Joe Biden's energy policies on rising energy costs in the U.S.

By David Beasley | Mar 15, 2022

Regulation

North Carolina will use FEMA aid to provide $300 a week due to COVID-19-related unemployment

North Carolina received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide $300 in addition to regular weekly benefits to workers unemployed due to COVID-19.

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 2, 2020