North Carolina legislators were not just sneaky when they took surprise action and cut Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s powers before he took office, they violated the state constitution, plaintiffs told a state appeals panel...
Read MoreNorth Carolina would further expand school choice programs and increase the number of people who could have criminal records erased under bills that won Senate approval Wednesday as lawmakers passed a key milestone during their...
Read MoreThe North Carolina General Assembly has almost completed its biennial process of separating policy legislation between those with a chance of becoming law and those probably going back to the drawing board. Senate and House...
Read MoreNorth Carolina House members sound ready to go after telemarketers who try to get people to pick up their phones by making it appear the caller is someone they know. The House voted unanimously on Friday for legislation designed...
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North Carolina legislators are re-electing current members of the state university system’s...
Read MoreThe North Carolina Court of Appeals should remain at 15 judges with legislation now heading to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk that repeals a 2017 law Republicans pushed that would reduce its seats to 12. The House gave...
Read MoreWith the North Carolina General Assembly back in session, advocacy organization NC Child is fighting to make sure lawmakers keep the children of North Carolina in mind. They recently released their 2019 Opportunity Workplan,...
Read MoreThe North Carolina legislature is returning to work after a three-week break. The session reconvenes Wednesday, so lawmakers will now file bills, hold committee meetings and take votes. The General Assembly met Jan. 9 to elect...
Read MoreThe North Carolina General Assembly is set to come back into session soon, and Orange County officials will be keeping a close eye on several priorities. While lawmakers were in Raleigh for ceremonial events earlier this month,...
Read MoreRepublican lawmakers re-elected to lead the North Carolina House and Senate are urging colleagues to reach consensus in approving policy and legislation during the next two years. The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to elect...
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