NC Remap Won’t Necessarily Produce Democratic Majorities
North Carolina’s newly redrawn legislative districts are skewed less toward Republicans than...
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General Assembly
Despite Critiques, NC Legislature on Pace to Remap on Time
Facing a deadline this week, the North Carolina legislature stayed on track to enact replacement districts for dozens of its seats on time, even as citizens critiqued the maps in a public meeting. Showing bipartisan support, the...
Read MoreDems Cry ‘Cowardice’ as GOP Overrides N Carolina Budget Veto
Republicans in control of a nearly half-empty North Carolina House chamber on Wednesday held an unexpected vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget bill, prompting accusations of trickery and deception...
Read MoreState Worker Raises Get Final Approval by NC Legislature
The North Carolina General Assembly has sent four state employee and law enforcement pay bills to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk. The measures finalized on Wednesday with House votes are part of a Republican strategy to...
Read MoreNorth Carolina Republicans Unveil Taxpayer Refund Bill
North Carolina Republicans on Wednesday pitched broad refunds to everyone who pays state income tax, a proposal that would transfer most of last year’s large revenue surplus and signals a new GOP tack in the summer budget...
Read MoreNorth Carolina Lawmaker Resigns After Cyberstalking Plea
A North Carolina state lawmaker is resigning his position a day after pleading guilty to cyberstalking his estranged wife. Second-term Republican Rep. Cody Henson on Wednesday said he was resigning from his position representing...
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While Budget Impasse Continues, Lawmakers Make Progress Elsewhere
Gov. Cooper has signed bills to hire teachers and protect law enforcement officers, while lawmakers advance bills on gambling and athletic recruiting.
Read MoreNew Study Highlights Economic Benefits of NC Medicaid Expansion
Governor Roy Cooper recently said he remains committed to keeping the expansion of Medicaid on the table as he works with Republicans in the State House and Senate to pass a new budget plan. At a recent press conference, the...
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House Republicans Considering Medicaid Expansion Bill
Senate Republican leaders are still opposed to Medicaid expansion, but House Republican leaders say it’s time to discuss it.
Read MoreState House To Vote Monday On Budget Veto Override
Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override Gov. Cooper’s veto, unless more Democrats split with their party.
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