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New NC budget includes raises for public school teachers and more money for scholarship program
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper signed a nearly $28 billion state budget into law. As is customary, a majority of the plan goes toward education. On t…
3 years, 8 months ago
Abortion compromise remains elusive, as Governor issues executive order
This week in North Carolina politics, Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order related to abortion issues. Meanwhile, he did not yet act on the …
3 years, 9 months ago
NC Green Party Denied Ballot Access
Volunteers, staff and prospective candidates worked to secure thousands of signatures so that the Green Party would have a spot on the 2022 North Car…
3 years, 9 months ago
Supreme Court to hear North Carolina case that could fundamentally transform federal elections
This week in state politics, legislators debate a spending plan that sets aside billions, provides raises, and seeks to weather an inflation storm. M…
3 years, 9 months ago
The budget is in
Republican legislative leaders have come to a budget deal. The nearly $28 billion proposal is expected to receive bipartisan backing by the end of th…
3 years, 9 months ago
Political uncertainties
It was a busy week in Raleigh and on Capitol Hill. The NC General Assembly failed to advance a sports gambling measure, or some to any agreement on M…
3 years, 9 months ago
A move to legalize sports gambling
State lawmakers are considering two bills that would legalize mobile sports gambling across the state. If the measures become law it would put North …
3 years, 9 months ago
Tim Boyum Talks Fairness, Mental Health and Zucchini Bread
Tim Boyum has reported on North Carolina Politics for 20 years. He hosts a nightly TV program as well as a weekly podcast. Boyum discusses how he app…
3 years, 10 months ago
Wheels Spinning On Jones Street
State Senators were busy in recent days as they approved several high-profile pieces of legislation. Meanwhile an environmental proposal filed in the…
3 years, 10 months ago
A plan to expand Medicaid includes other significant changes to health care
State senators have given approval to a plan that would expand Medicaid in North Carolina to some 600,000 people. North Carolina is just one of just …
3 years, 10 months ago