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NC Department of Commerce
U.S. state government agency (Democratic-led)
The NC Department of Commerce is a North Carolina state government agency, not a media outlet — it produces no news coverage or editorial content. It is led by Secretary Lee Lilley, appointed by Democratic Governor Josh Stein in January 2025. As a state agency under Democratic leadership, it cooperates with the federal government on economic grants and incentives while sometimes diverging in policy priorities from the Trump administration.
Owned byState of North Carolina; the Secretary is appointed by Governor Josh Stein (Democrat, took office January 2025)
LeaningU.S. state government agency (Democratic-led)
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3average bias score across 1 story
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun
1 = straight reporting · 10 = heavily spun