North Carolina Senate Archives

NC Sen. Graig Meyer on State and Federal Impasses, Healthcare Premiums, And The Redistricting Battle

Posted by Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | National, State Government

North Carolina District 23 Sen. and Democrat Graig Meyer joined 97.9 The Hill to discuss the ongoing impasse at the state legislature.

North Carolina Legislature Passes ‘Iryna’s Law’ After Refugee’s Stabbing Death

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 24, 2025 | Crime, Safety, State Government

In response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail system, the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a criminal justice package that limits bail and seeks to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations.

In Line With Trump, North Carolina Legislature Takes Aim at Transgender Rights

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 25, 2025 | State Government

Legislation much in line with President Donald Trump’s political agenda on transgender rights squeezed through the North Carolina Senate this week.

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.

Permitless Concealed Carry in North Carolina Faces Uphill Battle After Some GOP Pushback

Posted by Associated Press | Jun 13, 2025 | Safety, State, State Government

A bill to let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit cleared the North Carolina legislature on Wednesday, but will face pushback.

‘Where Do We Draw the Line?’: NC Legislation Targets Public School Libraries

Posted by UNC Media Hub | May 9, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State, State Government

In this legislative session, North Carolina Republican lawmakers sponsored bills that would allow more control over public school libraries.

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.