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Tackling NC's mental health challenges with $1 billion
State legislators are considering how to spend about $1 billion in federal funding to address mental health care. Sen. Jim Burgin, R-Harnett, co-chai…
2 years, 10 months ago
Abortion, transgender restrictions dominate a busy crossover week at NC legislature
North Carolina’s legislature passed more than 100 different bills this week as it rushed to reach a “crossover” deadline. The agenda included several…
2 years, 11 months ago
With shrinking revenues, NC lawmakers seek new ways to pay for transportation
A shift to electric and fuel-efficient vehicles has left North Carolina with a shortage of revenue to pay for roads and other transportation needs — …
2 years, 11 months ago
House speaker talks abortion, marijuana – and a trip to Ukraine
N.C. House Republicans are getting close to a consensus on how they’ll approach new abortion restrictions, medical marijuana legislation and private …
2 years, 11 months ago
Asian American legislators will form new AAPI caucus
Rep. Maria Cervania, D-Wake, is one of the first two Asian American women to be elected to the North Carolina legislature. She talks with WUNC’s Coli…
2 years, 11 months ago
Key NC House leader talks budget, party switch, and gambling
Days after Rep. Tricia Cotham cited personal attacks as part of her decision to switch to the Republican Party, state Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, sh…
3 years ago
The legislative session begins, and a podcast host says goodbye
State lawmakers are easing into their months-long session with bill filings, press conferences and committee meetings. Among the items on the horizon…
3 years, 2 months ago
A 2022 North Carolina politics year in review
There was, a lot, that happened in state politics across the last 12 months: Redistricting fights, budget deals, a landmark Leandro ruling, a primary…
3 years, 3 months ago
Where do NC Democrats go now?
After losing every statewide race during the November midterm, Democrats are licking their wounds and considering what they should do next. On this e…
3 years, 3 months ago
Power returns, Tillis negotiates, and justices consider a new normal
This week in state politics, a major redistricting case landed before the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, power turned back on and a curfew was lifted…
3 years, 4 months ago