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Local Athletic Directors React to Bill That Would Have Dissolved NCHSAA

Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 30, 2021 | High School Sports, Sports, State

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NC Lawmakers Prepare for Budget Negotiations After Longstanding Stalemate

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Jul 27, 2021 | State, State Government

Following a stalemate between party leadership, 2021 presents a chance for North Carolina to enact its first new budget since 2017.

‘A Game of Chicken’: Republican Disagreements Force State Budget Stalemate

Posted by Benjamin Rappaport | Jun 8, 2021 | State, State Government

Disagreements between Republicans in the two branches of the North Carolina General Assembly are causing a budget stalemate in the legislature. The House and the Senate have different budget offers for the next two years.

Carrboro Mayor Condemns Bill Aiming to Prevent Trans Students in Sports

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Mar 31, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

The “Save Women’s Sports Act” or House Bill 538 introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly last week would prevent trans youth and women from competing in sports which do not align to the gender on their birth certificate. North Carolina is the 30th state to introduce the bill.

Public Can Watch NC House Floor Debate Again in Person

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 5, 2020 | State Government

The seats above the floor in the North Carolina House chamber are reopen to the public again. The...

Gov. Cooper Shares Emergency Budget Package Details for COVID-19 Relief

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 24, 2020 | Business, COVID-19, State Government

Governor Roy Cooper released his budget recommendation for coronavirus relief across the state...

NC House Unanimously OKs “Stopgap” Spending Plan

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 11, 2019 | State Government

While the vote was unanimous across party lines, House Republicans and Democrats continued pointing fingers at each other over the larger impasse.

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.

Meyer: Wave of Dem Candidates Combination of Trump and NCGA Issues

Posted by Kelly Fahey | Dec 14, 2017 | State Government

North Carolina Democrats announced nine new candidates for state legislature on Monday. The new slate includes six female candidates. This follows a rising trend of women running for political office nationwide since Donald...

Over Cooper’s Veto, General Assembly Cancels 2018 Judicial Primary

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 17, 2017 | State Government

Republicans say they need extra time to reform judicial elections – either via redistricting, or scrapping judicial elections entirely.

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