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Politics & Government

NC Senate fails to override Cooper’s veto on schools bill, but vote might be reconsidered

The Senate held a veto override vote on SB 37, the schools reopening bill Gov. Cooper vetoed. But Tuesday, Senate leaders said they would reconsider the override because a member wasn’t there.
March 1, 2021, 7:43 PM
To keep benefits, jobless North Carolinians will soon need to start looking for work

Politics & Government

To keep benefits, jobless North Carolinians will soon need to start looking for work

The making of Madison Cawthorn: How false claims helped propel NC Republican’s career

Politics & Government

The making of Madison Cawthorn: How false claims helped propel NC Republican’s career

‘Do we want them practicing on our patients?’ NC audit questions Medicaid payments

Politics & Government

‘Do we want them practicing on our patients?’ NC audit questions Medicaid payments

‘The people must see us’: NC Democrats’ first Black chair on how to move party forward

Politics & Government

‘The people must see us’: NC Democrats’ first Black chair on how to move party forward

February 28, 2021, 6:07 PM
How the NC delegation voted on Biden’s coronavirus pandemic relief package

Politics & Government

How the NC delegation voted on Biden’s coronavirus pandemic relief package

Gov. Cooper vetoes NC schools reopening bill. Here’s what happens next.

Politics & Government

Gov. Cooper vetoes NC schools reopening bill. Here’s what happens next.

Who’s in, who’s out and who is still deciding on a 2022 US Senate run in North Carolina?

Politics & Government

Who’s in, who’s out and who is still deciding on a 2022 US Senate run in North Carolina?

NC Highway Patrol commander announces his retirement. Governor will pick new leader.

Politics & Government

NC Highway Patrol commander announces his retirement. Governor will pick new leader.

February 26, 2021, 1:20 PM
Would this new NC bill expose bad cops, or protect them?

Politics & Government

Would this new NC bill expose bad cops, or protect them?

Congress has a new way to push states to expand Medicaid. Will it work in NC?

Politics & Government

Congress has a new way to push states to expand Medicaid. Will it work in NC?

Let paramedics carry concealed weapons in tactical emergencies, lawmakers say

Politics & Government

Let paramedics carry concealed weapons in tactical emergencies, lawmakers say

Parents wait, or drive across NC, for autism therapy. This bill could change that.

Politics & Government

Parents wait, or drive across NC, for autism therapy. This bill could change that.

Court ruling clears way for overhaul of NC Medicaid. You’ll soon be able to enroll.

Politics & Government

Court ruling clears way for overhaul of NC Medicaid. You’ll soon be able to enroll.

Delay this year’s local elections and NC’s 2022 primary, state official says

Elections

Delay this year’s local elections and NC’s 2022 primary, state official says

Health care costs at stake in court fight between NC and retired state workers

Politics & Government

Health care costs at stake in court fight between NC and retired state workers

One NC county no longer has to put notices in the newspaper. How it’s going so far.

Politics & Government

One NC county no longer has to put notices in the newspaper. How it’s going so far.

February 22, 2021, 3:08 PM
‘Clerical error:’ Questionable spending fills NC lieutenant governor’s campaign reports

Politics & Government

‘Clerical error:’ Questionable spending fills NC lieutenant governor’s campaign reports

Get ready for more gerrymandering suits in NC, former Obama AG Holder says in UNC speech

Politics & Government

Get ready for more gerrymandering suits in NC, former Obama AG Holder says in UNC speech

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