House passes revised election bill after GOP concerns, but Senate Leader Phil Berger has not committed to taking it up.
NC lawmakers reached a budget deal over the weekend, with votes expected this week ahead of the July 1 fiscal year.
Election law changes bill cleared House Rules 14-9 after protest, GOP dissent, and concerns from lawmakers whose votes could matter in a veto fight.
The NC Senate unanimously passed a ban on social media accounts for children under 14, rejecting four Democratic amendments — including a sweeping push from Minority Leader Sydney Batch to extend parental consent to older teens and rein in AI chatbots.
The truth is, all members can file bills on pretty much anything they want. But just because somebody filed something, it doesn't mean "North Carolina" or even "the state legislature" is pursuing this end.
A bill that would prohibit the ownership of NC land by US adervaries and put in place a 50 mile protectionradius around military bases has been voted through to the House Rules Committee.
Rep. Tracy Clark, D-Guilford, said she and her colleagues have introduced 12 gun-safety bills this session, but none have earned a hearing.
The Senate approved a bill delaying 2026 property tax reappraisals, as House Republicans advance a separate plan to limit local revenue growth.
A local bill tied to water needs in Franklin County sparks pushback from neighboring counties and lawmakers over local control and property rights.
It's clear that North Carolinians, both legislators and the public, want major change to our HOA laws. But the practicalities of the bill-making process prevented that from occurring this session.
In a more civil climate, one in which Democrats and Republicans have more productive discussions, you will still be routinely disappointed with outcomes.
