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Democrat Renée Price Projected for Re-Election to N.C. House District 50

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government

Rep. Renée Price is slated to earn the Democratic nomination — and general election victory — in...

Four-Term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a Leader in Education Reform, Dies at 88

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 19, 2025 | Obituaries, State, State Government

Former Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88.

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.

Rep. Allen Buansi Seeks Third Term in N.C. House to Represent Chapel Hill, Carrboro

Posted by Emma Cooke | Dec 2, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government

North Carolina District 56 Rep. Allen Buansi is seeking a third full term in the state house, announcing he will run for re-election in 2026.

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.

Federal Judges Uphold Several North Carolina US House Districts Drawn by Republicans

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 23, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal judges on Thursday upheld several U.S....

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.

CHCCS Announces Public Talks Regarding Potential $2.1 Million Funding Cut

Posted by Henry Taylor | Nov 14, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

Superintendent Rodney Trice will deliver a series of public talks discussing a potential $2.1 million reduction in funding from the state in the 2026-27 school year.

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...

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