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N Carolina Legislature Begins, Less Politically Imbalanced

Posted by Associated Press | Jan 9, 2019 | State Government

A less politically imbalanced North Carolina General Assembly begins its two-year session with Democrats holding more seats since Republicans took over the legislature in 2011. The GOP still controls the House and Senate as...

N Carolina Lawmakers Consider Overriding Elections Bill Veto

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 27, 2018 | State Government

North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to consider overriding the governor’s veto of legislation he says would add secrecy to campaign finance investigations. The Republican-controlled North Carolina House and Senate are meeting...

Dem’s Voter ID Bill a Message to North Carolina Voters

Posted by Kelly Fahey | Dec 19, 2018 | State Government

Local House Representative Graig Meyer, along with a coalition of Democratic lawmakers, introduced a bill to expand voter rights in the state earlier this month. Meyer said he knew when introducing the bill that it would not...

Democrat Wins NC’s Last Contested Legislative Race

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 21, 2018 | State Government

Republicans will hold a 65-55 majority in the NC House beginning next year – not enough of a majority to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes.

NC Lawmakers Propose Wide Range Of Voter IDs

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 20, 2018 | State Government

The proposal would allow voters to use several forms of ID, including state university IDs and a new photo ID that elections boards would offer free.

It’s Official: NC Dems Break GOP Veto-Proof Majority In State House, Senate

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 20, 2018 | State Government

Republicans will hold a 29-21 majority in the State Senate and (pending one recount) a 65-55 majority in the State House.

Moore To Seek Third Team As NC House Speaker

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 16, 2018 | State Government

UNC alum Tim Moore is seeking two more years as Speaker; Republicans lost their veto-proof edge in November’s election, but still control the majority.

Democratic Gains Means Several GOP Incumbents Lose

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 7, 2018 | Election

Democratic successes in North Carolina General Assembly races meant several Republican incumbents won’t return in 2019, while others are in races still considered too close to call. At least seven GOP incumbents from Wake and...

Meyer: Breaking Majorities Will Limit Republican “Bully Tactics” in General Assembly

Posted by Blake Hodge | Nov 7, 2018 | Election

Democrats made gains in the North Carolina General Assembly Tuesday night, breaking the super majorities held by Republicans in each chamber. Democratic House Representative Graig Meyer was re-elected to another term on election...

N Carolina Democrats Break GOP’s Veto-Proof Control

Posted by Associated Press | Nov 7, 2018 | Election

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and fellow Democrats gained influence Tuesday at the currently Republican-dominated legislature for the next two years, breaking the GOP’s veto-proof majority in the House and making inroads in the...

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