Democrat Wins NC’s Last Contested Legislative Race
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.
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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.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreMoore 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.
Read MoreDemocratic 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...
Read MoreMeyer: 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...
Read MoreN 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...
Read MoreCommission Holds 1st Meeting to Advocate for NC Athletes
Posted by Associated Press | Oct 3, 2018 | State
A North Carolina legislative committee that advocates for college athletes has met for the first time. The Legislative Commission on the Fair Treatment of College Student-Athletes met Wednesday at the General Assembly. Committee...
Read MoreN Carolina Legislature Backs Early Florence Legislation
Posted by Associated Press | Oct 3, 2018 | State
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the North Carolina legislature quickly approved Tuesday legislation described as financial and policy down payments on what’s expected to be a long, expensive recovery from Hurricane Florence....
Read MoreSenate Wraps Up Approval of Latest Constitutional Amendments
Posted by Associated Press | Aug 27, 2018 | State Government
North Carolina legislators have finalized two new constitutional amendments to submit to voters in November after a judicial panel’s ruling keeping those questions off ballots caused them to try again. On near party-line votes...
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