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‘There’s a Lot of Ways To Do Good’: Graig Meyer on Leaving the State Senate, and What Comes Next

Posted by Staff | Mar 12, 2026 | State, State Government

Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses his decision to leave the State Senate at the end of March – and his new role with the NC Justice Center.

Democratic Party Vice Chair, Chapel Hill Attorney Jonah Garson Campaigns for NC Senate Appointment

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 10, 2026 | Local Election Coverage, State Government

Jonah Garson is launching a campaign to earn appointment and fill North Carolina Sen. Graig Meyer’s District 23 seat for the rest of the year.

Graig Meyer to Resign from State Senate, Transition to North Carolina Justice Center

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 9, 2026 | State, State Government

North Carolina Sen. Graig Meyer (D) — who represents Orange, Person and Caswell counties — is set...

North Carolina Gov. Stein Cancels Medicaid Rate Cuts Amid Legal and Legislative Battles

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2025 | Health, State Government

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, preserving in the short term access to care for vulnerable patients.

N.C. House Committee Grills CHCCS Leaders Over ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Policies; District Maintains Compliance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 11, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

CHCCS leaders appeared in Raleigh to testify to lawmakers about whether the district is following the Parents’ Bill of Rights law.

In Chapel Hill, NC School Superintendent Mo Green Offers a Plan for ‘Achieving Educational Excellence’

Posted by Aaron Keck | Nov 26, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State, State Government

Mo Green’s “Achieving Educational Excellence” plan seeks to make North Carolina schools the best in the nation by 2030.

NC Sen. Graig Meyer on State and Federal Impasses, Healthcare Premiums, And The Redistricting Battle

Posted by Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | National, State Government

North Carolina District 23 Sen. and Democrat Graig Meyer joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss the ongoing impasse at the state legislature.

North Carolina Adopts New Trump-Backed US House Districts Aimed at Gaining a Republican Seat

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 22, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders...

North Carolina Court: GOP Can Narrow Governor’s Appointment Powers on Some Boards

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 16, 2025 | State, State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Decade-long political quarrels over legislative...

North Carolina GOP Announce Plans to Vote on New House Map Amid Nationwide Redistricting Battle

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 14, 2025 | Election, National, State Government

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced plans to vote on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map for 2026 elections.

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