Vaping Regulations, DMV Changes Among Bills Signed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Posted by Associated Press | Jul 4, 2024 | Election, State Government North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills Wednesday, including one that creates a new registry for vaping products. Read More
Bill Defining Antisemitism in North Carolina Signed by Governor Posted by Associated Press | Jul 3, 2024 | International, State Government Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed legislation that... Read More
North Carolina Legislators Leave After Veto Overrides, Ballot Question, Unfinished Business Posted by Associated Press | Jun 29, 2024 | State Government The North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up this year’s chief work session Thursday, but still lack a budget amendment measure. Read More
North Carolina’s Restrictions on Public Mask-Wearing Are Now Law After Some Key Revisions Posted by Associated Press | Jun 28, 2024 | Crime, Health, State Government Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA North Carolina’s contentious restrictions on public mask-wearing... Read More
North Carolina Legislators Consider Vetoes, Constitution Changes as Work Session Winds Down Posted by Associated Press | Jun 27, 2024 | State Government The North Carolina General Assembly raced Wednesday to advance legislation before completing its chief working session for the year Read More
North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana Posted by Associated Press | Jun 21, 2024 | Health, State Government Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on... Read More
North Carolina Legislature Likely Heading Home Soon for a ‘Little Cooling Off’ Over Budget Posted by Associated Press | Jun 21, 2024 | State Government With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other’s spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus. Read More
North Carolina Judges Grapple With Defining ‘Fair’ Elections in Redistricting Suit Posted by Associated Press | Jun 18, 2024 | Election, State Government North Carolina judges are deciding whether a redistricting lawsuit claiming a state constitutional right to “fair” elections can go to trial. Read More
North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Mask Bill That Allows Health Exemption After Pushback Posted by Associated Press | Jun 15, 2024 | Crime, Health, State Government The amended bill still increases punishments for people wearing masks while committing a crime, but was re-worked to consider health risks. Read More
North Carolina Driver’s License Backlog May Soon End, DMV Commissioner Says Posted by Associated Press | Jun 9, 2024 | State Government Thousands of North Carolinians waiting to receive their driver’s license could get their new cards by the end of the month, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday. Read More