North Carolina’s deep forests, Blue Ridge peaks, and barrier island coastlines have long made it a place of quiet strength and enduring identity. From the first flight at Kitty Hawk to the tobacco farms and textile mills that once powered its economy, North Carolina has always been defined by ingenuity and resilience. Its small towns and vibrant cities—stretching from the Outer Banks to the Appalachian Mountains—reflect a balance of tradition and forward- thinking.

It is a place where communities are strong, values run deep, and people still believe in the dignity of work, the strength of faith, and the promise of opportunity. More recently, as Americans from across the country have sought out states that offer economic mobility, educational excellence, and freedom from overregulation, North Carolina has risen as a compelling destination for families, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike.

The America First Policy Institute has established its North Carolina state chapter to support and amplify these enduring principles. Grounded in AFPI’s America First Agenda, AFPI–North Carolina is committed to ensuring that the Tar Heel State continues to lead with freedom, empower its people, and model a better future for our nation.

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Kevin Daniels

Executive Director AFPI-North Carolina

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Op-Ed | February 26, 2026

America First Policies Work in North Carolina

Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC) provided a roadmap for lawmakers and stakeholders to advance policies to ensure an America First agenda was solidified on the federal level and within every state. In the months following, the North Carolina chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) worked diligently to ensure North Carolinians benefited from federal initiatives that were codified into state law.

News Release | January 30, 2026

AFPI Governors’ Council Applauds Secretaries McMahon and Bessent for Expanding Education Freedom

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Governors’ Council is proud to opt in to the federal education freedom tax credit scholarship. Yesterday, the council sent a letter of appreciation to Secretaries McMahon and Bessent for their support of this groundbreaking program.
Statement | November 4, 2025

AFPI and America First Mayors’ Council Chair Condemn NYC Mayoral Outcome  

New York City has long served as a gateway to the American Dream, a shining example of American ingenuity and grit. Today, the mayoral election in New York City marks a major shift away from the American dream and towards the nightmare of Marxism.
News Release | October 29, 2025

AFPI, Key Officials Host Election Security Update

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today hosted a roundtable briefing on recent progress made in election security policy with national leaders on election security and administration.

News Release | October 16, 2025

America First Mayors’ Council Visits the White House

Today, the America First Mayors’ Council had the opportunity to brief White House officials on their efforts to promote and implement America First priorities in their communities.

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