NC Lawmakers Propose Wide Range Of Voter IDs
The proposal would allow voters to use several forms of ID, including state university IDs and a new photo ID that elections boards would offer free.
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It’s Official: NC Dems Break GOP Veto-Proof Majority In State House, Senate
Posted by Associated Press | Nov 20, 2018 | State Government
Republicans will hold a 29-21 majority in the State Senate and (pending one recount) a 65-55 majority in the State House.
Read MoreMoore 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.
Read MoreOrange County Preparing for Early Voting Under New Law
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2018 | State Government
Early voting is a popular time to cast ballots due to the options it gives citizens. The period runs 17 days, voters are also not required to vote in their specific precinct and same-day registration is offered. But after the...
Read MoreNorth Carolina Lawmakers Proposing Range of Constitutional Amendments
Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 27, 2018 | State Government
The North Carolina General Assembly continues to discuss potential amendments to the state Constitution this week with votes in the House and Senate. Some proposed amendments have already been approved by both chambers to appear...
Read MoreCHCCS Closing Schools for Day of Advocacy
Posted by Blake Hodge | May 3, 2018 | Pre-K - 12 Education
****UPDATE: After hearing lengthy public comment, the CHCCS Board of Education voted Thursday night to close the district on Wednesday, May 16, to allow teachers to participate in the Day of Advocacy. The day will be an optional...
Read MoreAnother Court Hearing For New Law Canceling NC Judicial Primaries
Posted by Associated Press | Mar 20, 2018 | State Government
The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is considering how much authority lawmakers have to cancel judicial primaries.
Read More“Beginning Of A Real Conversation”: NC Dems Unveil Proposals On Guns, School Safety
Posted by Associated Press | Mar 20, 2018 | State Government
Following Gov. Cooper’s lead, Democrats are calling for stricter gun restrictions – and also more mental health services in schools.
Read MoreAnti-Harassment Training Provided to General Assembly, Staff
Posted by Associated Press | Mar 14, 2018 | State Government
North Carolina state lawmakers are getting opportunities to learn more about what constitutes workplace harassment so as to prevent it within the legislative branch. The General Assembly’s chief administrator announced Wednesday...
Read MoreEthics Complaint Filed Against North Carolina House Speaker
Posted by Associated Press | Mar 5, 2018 | State Government
A Washington-based group has asked North Carolina ethics officials to investigate state House Speaker Tim Moore about his business interests and interactions with state environmental regulators over some land. The nonprofit...
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