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Cunningham Goes Unaffiliated; Scholarship Cuts Eyed; Adams Under Investigation
State Rep. Carla Cunningham has left the Democratic Party and registered as unaffiliated, marking another high-profile party switch in North Carolina…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Lawmakers Grill CHCCS Superintendent; Funding Cuts Proposed
The House Oversight Committee pressed Chapel Hill-Carrboro Superintendent Rodney Trice over district policies and compliance issues, as lawmakers int…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Medicaid Deal Reached; Schools Adjust for Protest; ‘No Budget, No Pay’ Push
North Carolina House and Senate leaders have reached a deal on Medicaid funding and oversight reforms, marking a key breakthrough early in the short …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
3 months, 4 weeks 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…
3 months, 4 weeks 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…
3 months, 4 weeks 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…
4 months 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 …
4 months 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…
4 months 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 …
4 months ago