Democrats push for NC legislative transparency reforms. Will GOP leaders support them?
Bills filed by Democrats would make legislative records public again and prevent quick rollouts of massive budget bills.
Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate
New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate ...
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NC Senate to vote on bill that would remove a key state carbon pollution target
The state Senate will soon vote on a bill that would eliminate North Carolina’s 2030 carbon pollution reduction target. The bill also allows Duke Energy to recover costs on power generating facilities ...
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Raise teacher pay the right way
By John Hood Four Republicans members of the North Carolina House of Representatives — Erin Paré and Mike Schietzelt of Wake County, Donny Lambeth of Forsyth County and Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg ...
North Carolina’s new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein told lawmakers during his first State of the State address that he wants a ...
NC Gov. Josh Stein calls for bipartisanship, efficiency, says he’ll sign Helene bill
This is Democratic N.C. Gov. Josh Stein’s first State of the State Address. House Speaker Destin Hall will give the ...
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Critics raise concerns of Senate bill that would ban DEI in NC schools
The language in Senate Bill 227 states: "So-called DEI programs promote a worldview that demands people, especially young ...
More fireworks could become legal in North Carolina
Larger and more powerful fireworks might soon be legal in North Carolina. A new bill proposed would allow the purchase, sale ...
North Carolina Senate votes to eliminate DEI initiatives in public schools
The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 227 on Tuesday, aiming to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives ...
North Carolina Senate advances bill to restrain power of attorney general against Trump
The North Carolina Senate pushed forward legislation to bar the Democratic state attorney general from filing lawsuits ...
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If GOP legislators have their way, N.C.’s already-weak governor could have very little power
North Carolina Republicans are trying to shift power from Democratic governors to the General Assembly or GOP executives.
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The Senate Democrats’ New Boss
Sen. Sydney Batch ousted Dan Blue—one of North Carolina's most venerated leaders—from the job, but can she lead Democrats to ...