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Some North Carolina Abortion Pill Restrictions Are Unlawful, Federal Judge Says

Posted by Associated Press | May 3, 2024 | Health, State Government

Some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills are unlawful, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

‘Lawless Nonsense’: NC Republicans React to UNC Protests, Police Responses

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 1, 2024 | State Government, UNC

Republican leaders from North Carolina shared reactions to scenes from UNC campus, where a protest turned into the removal of a U.S. flag.

Judge Strikes Down North Carolina Law on Prosecuting Ex-Felons Who Voted Before 2024

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 28, 2024 | Crime, Election, State Government

A federal judge has halted the enforcement of a North Carolina law that made it a serious crime for someone to vote while still on probation or parole for a felony conviction when they had simply violated the voting law by mistake.

North Carolina Governor Seeks to Halt GOP’s Favored Policies as Legislature Resumes

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 25, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s ideal spending plan seeks to halt Republicans’ premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice.

North Carolina Legislature Reconvenes To Address Budget, Vouchers as Big Elections Approach

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 24, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this fall.

What to Expect (and Not Expect) in the General Assembly Short Session

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 10, 2024 | State Government

Immigration, education, marijuana, childcare, open records: which bills will pass the General Assembly this year? Sen. Graig Meyer weighs in.

On Air Today: NC House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Reives

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 3, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. He discussed conversations he’s having with local municipalities about their legislative priorities for the upcoming short session. He also talked about areas that may have potential for bi-partisan action. He discussed the state of the 2024 campaign, talked about where the state’s money goes in mobile sports betting revenue, and more.