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N.C. Department of Commerce
U.S. state government agency (Democratic-led state administration)
The N.C. Department of Commerce is a North Carolina state government agency, not a media outlet. It publishes press releases, economic data, and policy communications as part of its public information function. Operating under Democratic Governor Josh Stein, it has cooperated with the Trump administration on Hurricane Helene disaster recovery while navigating tensions over federal funding freezes and uncertainty around CHIPS Act investments.
Owned byState of North Carolina; operated under the executive branch, led by a Secretary of Commerce appointed by the Governor. Governor Josh Stein, a Democrat, has held office since January 2025.
LeaningU.S. state government agency (Democratic-led state administration)
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3.5average bias score across 2 stories
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun