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Berger outlines priorities, calls for unity ahead of 2026 session
Senate Leader Phil Berger highlights GOP policy goals, budget hopes, and calls for unity as North Carolina lawmakers prepare for the 2026 short session.
Opinion
Counties aren’t the only ones raising revenue beyond inflation, growth
Analysts point out a statewide growth trend very similar to that currently garnering so much attention at the county level: NC’s inflation-adjusted spending has exploded.
News
Lawmakers can intervene in federal suit against Watauga districts
Republican state legislative leaders will be able to intervene in a federal lawsuit filed against districts the General Assembly drew for local Watauga County elections.
News
Lawmakers ask top NC court to consider appointments dispute
Top legislative leaders are asking the state Supreme Court to take up their dispute with the governor over appointments to state boards and commissions.
News
Stein appeals judges’ ruling on Utilities Commission appointment
Gov. Josh Stein is appealing a court ruling upholding the General Assembly’s decision to take away one of his appointments to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Stein’s lawyers filed the notice of appeal Wednesday.
News
Bill requiring civic education in NC higher ed clears committee
A measure is moving in the General Assembly that would require at least three credit hours of instruction in American history or governance in order to graduate from a University of North Carolina institution or a community college.
News
Social districts are on the rise across NC
North Carolina's social district law allows people to carry open alcoholic beverages beyond the establishments where they were purchased.
News
Legislators put elections oversight changes in hurricane recovery funding bill
Late on Tuesday evening, the North Carolina House passed Senate Bill 382, which will provide an additional $227 million to the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Fund, but also makes sweeping changes to the State Board of Elections by shifting power from the governor's office to the state auditor.
News
Money laundering, retail crime bill awaits Cooper’s signature
A bill making money laundering a felony and adding clarification to larceny crimes recently passed both chambers of the General Assembly and now awaits a signature on the desk of Gov. Roy Cooper. The bill would add a felony law to the North Carolina criminal code for money laundering, which involves individuals or organizations knowingly...
News
Cooper vetoes first bill of GA’s short session
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed his first bill of the General Assembly’s short session on Thursday.
News
Two-thirds of NC voters want sheriffs to cooperate with ICE
While opponents have been fighting to stop a bill in the General Assembly from mandating sheriffs cooperate with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, the vast majority of North Carolinians are in support of the legislation.
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NC lawmakers could boost Opportunity Scholarship funding in short session
Leaders in the General Assembly say they are in discussions over whether to boost funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Program due to surging demand.
