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CHCCS Leaders Maintain Legality of LGBTQ+ Library Books as NC Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Remove Them

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

The N.C. House Oversight Committee pushed CHCCS leaders over its inclusion of LGBTQ+ related books in school libraries during hearing.

Garson Shares Vision for Serving District, Keeping Long-Term Policy Goals while Joining N.C. Senate

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 13, 2026 | State, State Government

Gov. Josh Stein appointed Jonah Garson to N.C. Senate District 23 on Friday. Before that, Garson visited the 97.9 The Hill studios.

North Carolina Supreme Court Throws Out Longtime Suit Over Education Funding

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 2, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

On Thursday, the North Carolina Supreme Court threw out longtime Leandro Case ruling and litigation over education funding in the state.

Replacing Sen. Meyer, Preparing for Healthcare Fight and Returning to Short Session — Robert’s Rules (Apr. 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 1, 2026 | Robert's Rules

Rep. Robert Reives chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1 ahead of the General Assembly’s short session beginning.

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North Carolina Senate Leader, Conservative Architect Phil Berger Concedes Primary Loss

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 25, 2026 | Election, State Government

North Carolina government’s most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his seat on Tuesday.

‘There’s a Lot of Ways To Do Good’: Graig Meyer on Leaving the State Senate, and What Comes Next

Posted by Staff | Mar 12, 2026 | State, State Government

Graig Meyer (D-Orange) discusses his decision to leave the State Senate at the end of March – and his new role with the NC Justice Center.

Democratic Party Vice Chair, Chapel Hill Attorney Jonah Garson Campaigns for NC Senate Appointment

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 10, 2026 | Local Election Coverage, State Government

Jonah Garson is launching a campaign to earn appointment and fill North Carolina Sen. Graig Meyer’s District 23 seat for the rest of the year.

Graig Meyer to Resign from State Senate, Transition to North Carolina Justice Center

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 9, 2026 | State, State Government

North Carolina Sen. Graig Meyer (D) — who represents Orange, Person and Caswell counties — is set...

North Carolina Gov. Stein Cancels Medicaid Rate Cuts Amid Legal and Legislative Battles

Posted by Associated Press | Dec 11, 2025 | Health, State Government

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated over two months ago, preserving in the short term access to care for vulnerable patients.

N.C. House Committee Grills CHCCS Leaders Over ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Policies; District Maintains Compliance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 11, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

CHCCS leaders appeared in Raleigh to testify to lawmakers about whether the district is following the Parents’ Bill of Rights law.

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