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Long-awaited $34 billion state budget inches closer to passage

Jul 1

NC budget plan could boost Durham schools, workforce

Jun 30

Gov. Stein signs $34.4B NC budget into law: 'Real wins'

The budget ends a lengthy stalemate in the General Assembly and outlines spending priorities across education, health care, disaster recovery and state government.

Jul 7

Committee pulling NC election law bill from agenda draws gasps, cheers

Jun 17

NC bill would require data centers to pay for grid upgrades

Jun 3

Bill to place amendment on ballot to limit property taxes passes

May 20

NC lawmakers back income tax cap measure for November ballot

May 20

NC bill targets better cardiac emergency prep in schools

May 20

Mixed reaction to NC budget framework, proposed pay raises

May 13

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Stanley Cup makes stop at NC General Assembly

Jun 24

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NC Senate Democrats call to be included in budget negotiations

Mar 25

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Senate President Phil Berger files recount in Senate District 26 race

Mar 17

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Divine 9 holds 10th annual Legislative Day at General Assembly

Apr 30, 2025

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Governor Josh Stein set to deliver State of the State address

Mar 12, 2025

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NC Senate votes to override veto controversial Hurricane Helene bill

Dec 2, 2024

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Helene relief bill that strips incoming governor of power could see veto override vote this week

Dec 2, 2024

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North Carolina was a 'bright spot' for Democrats, Josh Stein says

Dec 2, 2024

Latest Stories

Deal reached on NC's long-awaited state budget, less than 2 weeks after educators rally

The agreement aims to provide significant raises for teachers and law enforcement, and includes a drop in personal income-tax rates.

May 13

Opponents focus on possible override vote of concealed carry bill SB50

Gun violence prevention groups in North Carolina oppose "constitutional carry" as the legislature considered a veto override attempt.

Apr 28

Two NC House Democrats switch to unaffiliated, drawing attention to possible veto overrides

"I didn't leave the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party left me."

Apr 28

NC legislative leaders reach deal to fund Medicaid

The money is intended to keep pace with rising health care costs and enrollment while addressing waste and preventing fraud.

Apr 22

NC Senate Democrats call to be included in budget negotiations ahead of upcoming short session

State lawmakers are due back in the General Assembly for the start of the short session in April.

Mar 25