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North Carolina GOP’s Proposed Map Seeks to Thwart Democratic Incumbent’s Reelection

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 17, 2025 | Election, National, State Government

North Carolina’s Republican legislators are offering a redrawn U.S. House district map to help the GOP retain control of Congress.

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 Effort Wipes Out $6.5B in Medical Debt for 2.5M People

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 14, 2025 | Health, State Government

More than 2.5 million North Carolina residents are getting over $6.5 billion in medical debt eliminated through a state government effort that offered hospitals extra Medicaid funds.

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.

Lumbee Leader to Join North Carolina Statehouse as Tribe’s Federal Recognition Push Gains Attention

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 12, 2025 | National, State, State Government

The leader of a southeastern North Carolina tribe is about to join the state legislature to succeed his brother, adding attention around the Lumbee’s efforts to attain full U.S. government recognition.

North Carolina Governor Signs Criminal Justice Bill Into Law After Ukrainian Refugee’s Death

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 3, 2025 | Crime, Safety, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed a criminal justice bill into law in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte.

North Carolina Medicaid Patients Face Care Access Threat as Funding Impasse Continues

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 28, 2025 | Health, State Government

North Carolina Medicaid patients face reduced access to services as an legislative impasse over state Medicaid funding extends further.

North Carolina Legislature Passes ‘Iryna’s Law’ After Refugee’s Stabbing Death

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 24, 2025 | Crime, Safety, State Government

In response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail system, the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a criminal justice package that limits bail and seeks to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations.