The North Carolina House of Representatives reconvened on Tuesday, July 29 to override several bills that Governor Josh Stein vetoed earlier this month.
A new bill under consideration in the North Carolina House could increase felony charges for individuals unlawfully present in the United States, particularly illegal immigrants with prior federal immigration convictions.
The North Carolina House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday targeting gift card theft, a crime that can result in tens of millions of dollars in losses and leave customers with empty, unusable cards. House Bill 315 adjusts penalties for two criminal acts: unlawful entry into businesses and gift card theft; the main focus...
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.
Rep. Smith amends bill to expedite the removal of unauthorized persons on private property.
An anti-rioting bill quickly won approval in the North Carolina House on Feb. 8 after six Democrats threw their support behind the measure. House Bill 40, Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, passed with a veto-proof 75-43 majority. The bill would establish a new level of felony penalties for rioters who cause property damage or serious...
On Tuesday, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced committee assignments. House Republicans have 71 out of 120 seats, and would need 72 out of 120 for a gubernatorial veto override. This will likely be a focus when issues that are especially partisan - abortion, 2nd Amendment laws, voter ID, tax policy - come before members.
Throughout election night, Carolina Journal will be providing up-to-the-minute results from key state and federal races across North Carolina. Check back for regular updates as the evening unfolds. U.S. Senate race Cheri Beasley (Democrat) vs. Tedd Budd (Republican). 10:30pm update: 47% Beasley, 51% Budd. N.C. Congressional races District 1: Don Davis (Democrat) vs. Sandy Smith...
