North Carolina Governor Seeks to Halt GOP’s Favored Policies as Legislature Resumes Posted by Associated Press | Apr 25, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s ideal spending plan seeks to halt Republicans’ premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice. Read More
North Carolina Legislature Reconvenes To Address Budget, Vouchers as Big Elections Approach Posted by Associated Press | Apr 24, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this fall. Read More
North Carolina University Committee Swiftly Passes Policy Change That Could Cut Diversity Staff Posted by Associated Press | Apr 18, 2024 | Higher Education, State Government, UNC Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA The future of diversity, equity and inclusion staff jobs in North... Read More
Governor’s Pandemic Rules for Bars Violated North Carolina Constitution, Appeals Court Says Posted by Associated Press | Apr 17, 2024 | Health, State Government North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s orders to bars to stay closed during the COVID-19 pandemic were “illogical,” an appeals court ruled Tuesday. Read More
Case Heard by NC Supreme Court May Affect How Partisan Officials File Voter Fraud Claims Posted by Associated Press | Apr 15, 2024 | Election, State Government The North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday for a civil suit around four voters from Guilford and Brunswick County. Read More
What to Expect (and Not Expect) in the General Assembly Short Session Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 10, 2024 | State Government Immigration, education, marijuana, childcare, open records: which bills will pass the General Assembly this year? Sen. Graig Meyer weighs in. Read More
House Minority Leader Shares Thoughts on NC Primaries and General Election Strategies Posted by Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government North Carolina House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives joined 97.9 The Hill to reflect on primary Election Day results and trends. Read More
Old NC 86 Set to Begin New Overnight Closures in Hillsborough for I-40 Widening, Bridge Work Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 14, 2024 | State Government, Traffic The North Carolina Department of Transportation will close down Old N.C. 86 under the I-40 bridge nightly until March 30. Read More
North Carolina Judges Block Elections Board Changes Pushed by Republicans That Weaken Governor Posted by Associated Press | Mar 12, 2024 | Election, State Government Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature unlawfully tried to seize... Read More
North Carolina Schools Chief Loses Primary To Home-Schooling Parent Critical of ‘Radical Agendas’ Posted by Associated Press | Mar 7, 2024 | Election, State Government North Carolina’s public schools superintendent and some state legislators won’t be returning to their positions in 2025 after primary defeats. Read More