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North Carolina Voter ID and Tax Cap Amendments Are Enforceable, Judges Rule

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 11, 2025 | Election, State Government

Two North Carolina constitutional amendments approved in 2018 — including a voter ID mandate — are enforceable, a trial court panel ruled.

A Democratic Governor, A Republican Legislature: How Josh Stein Navigates North Carolina Politics

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 7, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has taken an unusual approach with Republicans in his first eight months leading the highly competitive state.

Orange, Chatham Counties Receive Expansion Funding from Great Trails State Program

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Aug 9, 2025 | Environment, Recreation, State Government

Among the 37 trail development and restoration projects in the Piedmont region are trails in Orange and Chatham counties.

North Carolina DMV Audit Recommends Reforms To Reverse Customer Wait Times, Worker Morale

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 5, 2025 | State, State Government

State Auditor Dave Boliek on Monday released two audits totaling nearly 600 pages that scrutinize the North Carolina DMV and offer changes.

North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Stopgap Spending Measure Amid Budget Impasse

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 1, 2025 | State Government

North Carolina legislators gave final approval Wednesday to a stopgap spending measure while Republican leaders keep building a broad budget.

Some North Carolina Democratic Lawmakers Break from Party to Pass Republican Priorities

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 30, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Republican lawmakers overrode several vetoes by Gov. Josh Stein, getting just enough votes from Democrats to enact some laws.

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Another Set of Bills, Including One on Guns in Private Schools

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 10, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, vetoing three.

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-DEI and Transgender Rights Bills, Calling Them ‘Mean-Spirited’

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 6, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed on Thursday three anti-DEI bills and another measure that in part would target transgender rights.

North Carolina Gov. Stein Vetoes Bill Repealing Interim Greenhouse Gas Reduction Mandate

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 5, 2025 | Business, Environment, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for Duke Energy’s power generation.

North Carolina Legislature Leaves After Passing Helene Aid Package, But Still No Budget

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 28, 2025 | State, State Government

The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills.

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