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Stein Proposes $3B Plan as Short Session Begins
Governor Josh Stein is proposing a $3 billion spending increase that includes pay raises, targeted tax cuts, and a freeze on new school vouchers, set…
2 months, 1 week ago
Lawmakers Probe Prisoner Releases; Audit Flags Spending, Vacancies
Legislative leaders have launched a probe into early prisoner releases during the Cooper administration, raising questions about public safety and ov…
2 months, 1 week ago
Lake Lure Reopens; $221M Helene Aid; Lawmakers Return to Raleigh
Lake Lure is set to reopen 19 months after Hurricane Helene, marking a major milestone in recovery as the region continues to rebuild. The USDA is al…
2 months, 1 week ago
Stein Backs Marijuana Legalization; Duke Seeks Rate Hike
North Carolina’s elections board has approved new rules related to noncitizen voters following a heated public debate and thousands of comments. Mean…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cooper Leads Fundraising; Property Tax Cap Advances
New campaign finance reports show Roy Cooper significantly outraised Michael Whatley in Q1, bringing in $13.8 million compared to $5 million, as the …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mental Health Reform Push; NC Population Booms; $3B Health Case at Court
A new report is calling for reforms to North Carolina’s involuntary commitment and mental health treatment system, citing gaps in care and rising dem…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ferguson Fills House Seat; AI Expansion Grows; Helene Rebuild Progresses
Ferguson has been selected to fill a vacant North Carolina House seat, adding a new voice to the General Assembly. Meanwhile, the State Treasurer is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Halifax Resolves at 250; School Funding Strained
North Carolina is reflecting on its history as the Halifax Resolves mark 250 years, highlighting the state’s early role in American independence. In …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Lawmakers Press Rural Health, Tariffs in Federal Court Today
State lawmakers are pressing NCDHHS officials and hospital leaders over access to rural health care, as concerns grow about service gaps and long-ter…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Budd Pushes FEMA Reform; Zarutska Case Paused
Senator Ted Budd hosted the new DHS Secretary and is calling for greater efficiency and accountability within FEMA, particularly as North Carolina co…
2 months, 3 weeks ago