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8 congressmen, 38 legislators face Super Tuesday challenges
Registered voters in the state this cycle will choose a US senator, all 14 US House representatives, one state Supreme Court judge and three appellate justices.
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Election field for 2026 is set in North Carolina
As of the close of filing, the 2026 roster includes familiar incumbents and competitive open seats, setting the stage for a busy election year.
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Who’s pro-business? New report ranks lawmakers’ voting record
Republicans as a whole outranked Democrats in the legislature, but two NC Democrats outranks some Republican members.
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NC moves toward cryptocurrency adoption with new bill for state investments in digital assets
North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall, R-Cladwell, introduced cryptocurrency legislation on Monday that would enable the state to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin, making North Carolina a leader in technological adoption and innovation.
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Hall announces the North Carolina House committee appointments for 2025-26
As the North Carolina General Assembly prepares to gavel in the long legislative session, new House Speaker Destin Hall makes appointments to key committees responsible for shepherding policy through the state's lawmaking process.
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Cooper, NC House members talk about North Carolina’s future
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper issued a warning at last week’s North Carolina Press Association Convention in Raleigh about the future of the state’s economy.
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Bill restoring driving privileges for certain DWI offenders passes Senate
All 46 senators present voted in favor of House Bill 250, which allows someone who has a second driving while impaired offense to get a limited driving privilege as long as their vehicle has an interlock installed.
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House unanimously classifies gas station drug as a controlled substance
North Carolina House of Representatives unanimously classified the drug as a Schedule II controlled substance on Wednesday afternoon.
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House passes the Shalom Act amid rise in anti-Semitism
On Wednesday, the NC House of Representatives passed HB 942, the SHALOM Act, in a bipartisan vote of 105-4, one week after it was filed by House Speaker Tim Moore.
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Planned Parenthood PAC spent $10 million in NC’s last 4 state-level elections
Follow the Money: As the N.C. Senate prepares to override Gov Roy Cooper's veto of a bill placing restrictions on abortions after the first trimester, the stakes are high for N.C. Democrats. Planned Parenthood of North Carolina is a major donor to legislative Democrats and executive branch dems, spending nearly $10 million since 2016 on legislative and executive branch campaigns.
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Sunshine Amendment could test lawmakers’ commitment to transparency
N.C. Senate leaders say they value government transparency — especially given the COVID-19 pandemic. A bill recently filed in the House presents an opportunity for those senior officials to show commitment to the state’s “sunshine laws.” House Bill 1111, Sunshine Amendment, would make access to public records and meetings a constitutional right in North Carolina....
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N.C. House speaker applauds move to increase loan pool for small businesses
Thousands of small business loan applications from North Carolina businesses and pending, but state lawmakers are broadening the pool of applicants. House Speaker Tim Moore said a proposal to help cash-strapped small business owners will be money well spent. “This kind of loan is the difference between a business staying open or closing, between people...
