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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Fiscal & Regulatory Analysis | July 10, 2026

North Carolina Education:  A National Leader in Freedom and Rising Achievement

North Carolina has emerged as one of America’s leading examples of education freedom and parental rights. Through home schooling, private-school choice, and public charter schools, more North Carolina families than ever are choosing the setting that best fits their children—and independent scorecards now rank the state among the strongest in the country for parental choice. That expansion of freedom is a significant achievement in its own right, apart from any single measure of public-school performance.
Op-Ed | May 12, 2026

NC’s land is worth protecting. Let’s do it right.

North Carolina is one of the most strategically important states in America, home to a vibrant agricultural sector and unique military infrastructure. That also makes it one of the most important targets for foreign adversary activity.
Op-Ed | April 28, 2026

NC’s SNAP Crisis: Fixing Food Stamp Errors Must be a 2026 Priority

North Carolina is on track for a major financial penalty that could cost taxpayers nearly $433 million if the state does not take control of its food stamp program. Right now, North Carolina ranks 31st nationally in SNAP payment accuracy, with an error rate of 10.21%. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts, any state with an error rate above 6% will soon be required to start paying a share of food benefit costs. That deadline is approaching fast. If North Carolina does not reduce its error rate by the end of 2026, the burden shifts directly to state taxpayers.
Op-Ed | April 16, 2026

In North Carolina, Tax Relief Is Finally Catching Up to Work

In North Carolina, the economy runs on work ... long shifts, overtime hours, and industries that still depend on people showing up and putting in the time. More than 5 million North Carolinians are employed, and the state has an unemployment rate under 4 percent.
Commentary | April 8, 2026

Why the Battle of Moores Creek Matters More Today

The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge does not have the same mythic resonance in most American history books as the “Shot heard ‘round the World” or the Battle of Bunker Hill. Yet this minor skirmish on February 27, 1776, was a turning point in the American Revolution.

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