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On affordability, deeds trump words

Most federal, state, and local policymakers are saying the right things about housing. Our leaders say want to make it easier for young people to purchase homes and older people to keep them. But are they doing enough to turn their words into deeds? To make housing more affordable, we need to build more of...

Stein proposes $3B spending increase, raises, tax cuts, voucher freeze

At a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein laid out his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, the same day as when the state legislature began its short session.

Democrats call for Leandro funding after court loss

Democratic lawmakers marked the start of North Carolina's legislative short session by renewing their push to fund the Leandro school spending plan. Rep. Julie von Haefen, D-Wake, filed House Bill 1017 — her seventh attempt — just three weeks after the state Supreme Court dismissed the 32-year-old Leandro case.

Judge will not reconsider dismissal of NC foster care lawsuit

A federal judge has denied plaintiffs’ request to reconsider a September order dismissing a lawsuit challenging conditions in North Carolina’s foster care system.