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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.

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.

North Carolina Budget Plan Advances as Senate Republicans Double Down on Tax Cuts

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 17, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Senate Republicans advanced a two-year budget that doubles down on already enacted income tax cuts.

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene Relief in North Carolina Passes Key Hurdle

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 27, 2025 | State, State Government

Another $500 million to be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts earned unanimous approval in the North Carolina House on Tuesday.

Rep. Robert Reives Discusses New Leadership in North Carolina’s General Assembly

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 17, 2025 | State, State Government

As the North Carolina General Assembly started the 2025 legislative session, leadership in both chambers and parties features some new faces.

Graig Meyer Wins Re-Election in North Carolina’s Senate District 23

Posted by Michael Koh | Nov 5, 2024 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government

Democrat Graig Meyer has won re-election to his seat representing North Carolina’s Senate...

2024 Candidate Introductions: NC Senate District 23

Posted by Staff | Oct 16, 2024 | Candidate Intros, Election

North Carolina State Senate District 23 is currently represented by Graig Meyer (D), with Lauren Pichardo (R) running against him this fall.

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

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