Bill altering NC climate goals in the name of lowering energy costs passes senate vote
The bill, which was introduced Monday, would remove the state’s mandate for Duke Energy to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% ...
Auditor: Transparency with taxpayer dollars missing from governor’s address
Transparency with taxpayer dollars and the lack of mention for eastern North Carolinians still in recovery from hurricanes in ...
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If GOP legislators have their way, NC’s already weak governor could have very little power
The eroding power of a North Carolina governor has been a concern to many. A number of GOP-led bills are aimed at diminishing ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Under the Dome: Dan Bishop likely heading toward confirmation
Former Rep. Dan Bishop’s nomination to be deputy director of budget for the Office of Management and Budget is now heading to ...
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Op-ed: We have to make the invisible visible in North Carolina’s school systems
By Francis Koster, Ed.D. Almost all the public education systems in America receive the overwhelming majority of their funding from their own state legislature. North Carolina’s contribution is ...
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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 Governor Josh Stein delivers his first State of the State address
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein delivered his first State of the State Address Wednesday night, giving his vision for the ...
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Gov Stein 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 ...