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Elections board wants three-judge panel to hear ‘never residents’ case

The North Carolina State Board of Elections is asking for a three-judge Superior Court panel to hear a lawsuit challenging “never residents” as voters in state elections.

Judge agrees to drop 27 plaintiffs from COVID bar shutdown case

A judge has agreed to drop 27 plaintiffs from the group of bar owners suing the governor over COVID-related mandatory shutdowns in 2020.

On affordability, deeds trump words

To make housing more affordable, we must build more of it. Expand supply to meet demand, and prices will adjust accordingly.

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.