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North Carolina Lawmakers Finalize Bill That Would Scrap 2030 Carbon Reduction Goal

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 21, 2025 | Environment, State Government

North Carolina legislators finalized a bill Thursday that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law.

North Carolina Judges Side With GOP Lawmakers for Who Gets Say on Highway Patrol Commander

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 20, 2025 | State, State Government

A panel of North Carolina judges upheld part of a power-shifting law preventing Gov. Stein from selecting the State Highway Patrol commander.

North Carolina Housing Bill Draws Praise, Scorn and Suggestions From Local Representatives

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 20, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, State Government

Senate Bill 205 has drawn both praise and criticism for provisions meant to increase the rate of approval for housing projects, but at the expense of some local government control.

North Carolina Redistricting Trial Begins, With Racial Gerrymandering Allegations the Focus

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 17, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

North Carolina districts drawn by Republicans that helped retain majorities in Raleigh and Washington are a topic in federal court this week.

North Carolina Governor Forms Council To Recommend Cannabis Regulations

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 7, 2025 | Health, State, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says a panel he’s tasked with recommending cannabis sale regulations should provide the state some structure.

North Carolina Revenue Predictions Fall with Recession Risk

Posted by Associated Press | May 29, 2025 | State, State Government

State officials have lowered anticipated revenue collection, largely over rising economic uncertainty and the risks of a U.S. recession.

North Carolina Governor Urges State Lawmakers To Include More Helene Aid in Upcoming Budget

Posted by Associated Press | May 20, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein pushed lawmakers to allocate $891 million toward western North Carolina’s ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery.

North Carolina Lawmakers Focus On Guns, Immigration and Parental Rights Ahead of a Key Deadline

Posted by Associated Press | May 10, 2025 | State, State Government

The crossover deadline has passed for bills in the North Carolina General Assembly. What are some of the themes seen in this session?

North Carolina Republicans Already Seek to Tighten Up 2024 Immigration Enforcement Law

Posted by Associated Press | May 4, 2025 | Crime, State, State Government

North Carolina Republicans want a 2024 deportation law tightened further as President Donald Trump’s national immigration crackdown builds.

North Carolina Is Pursuing Its Own Restrictions Amid Trump’s Pushback Against DEI

Posted by Associated Press | May 1, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

Following the lead of several conservative states and the president himself, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have advanced their own bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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