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NC legislature top target for Democrats looking ahead

Considered a "power-building" state, the North Carolina House and Senate offer Democrats the “best opportunities to gain seats in tough chambers and check MAGA extremism, including by defending the veto power of Democratic governors.”

Brianna Kraemer
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The Debrief: Pulling back the curtain as taxpayers demand accountability

This week on the Debrief, we break down key efforts to shine a light on government spending—from the new hurricane recovery dashboard tracking relief funds, to AG Jackson joining the fight against DOGE efforts to root out waste at the NIH. Plus, we uncover how out-of-state donors are fueling the NC Democratic Party’s war chest.

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NC Dems push bill to restrict immigration enforcement at certain locations

Democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly introduced two bills this week to limit law enforcement’s role in immigration enforcement at certain locations in North Carolina as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigrats.

Brianna Kraemer

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State elections board confirms it will seek NC Supreme Court review of Griffin/Riggs dispute

The North Carolina State Board of Elections confirmed in a court filing Wednesday that it will ask the state Supreme Court to bypass the Court of Appeals in addressing a dispute over an election to the state’s highest court. Democratic candidate Allison Riggs filed a separate court document supporting that plan.

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Out-of-state donors account for 70% of NC Democratic Party’s fundraising in 2024 cycle

Over 70% of individual contributions to the North Carolina Republican Party came from in-state for the 2024 election cycle, while over 70% of the NC Democratic Party’s individual contributions came from out-of-state, according to 2024 election data from the State Board of Elections.  

Brianna Kraemer