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2023 Recap: What you need to know from the year that was in North Carolina politics
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NC elections officials vote to place Trump on 2024 primary ballot, dismiss candidacy challenge
New redistricting lawsuit filed contesting legislative, congressional maps
Could Trump be kept off NC ballot? State elections officials to consider complaint
A new meaning to political outsider
Weekly Recap: What you need to know from a busy week of candidate filings
Candidate Filing Day 10 Takeaways
How a little-known lobbyist got Trump’s endorsement
Candidate Filing Day 9 Takeaways
Nickel won't seek reelection, announces plans to run for US Senate in 2026
Candidate Filing Day 8 Takeaways
Candidate Filing Day 7 Takeaways
Former Cotham primary opponent files for potential rematch
Candidate Filing Day 6 Takeaways
Weekly Recap: What you need to know from the first week of candidate filing
Candidate Filing Day 4 Takeaways
Candidate Filing Day 3 Takeaways
Candidate Filing Day 2 Takeaways
McHenry won't seek 2024 reelection
Candidate Filing Day 1 Takeaways
Lawsuit filed over new NC congressional map
Former Gov. Pat McCrory NOT running for local county board seat, as NC candidate list showed
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from the past week
As lawmakers chip away at open records laws, NC voters call for transparency
Medicaid expansion has launched today. Who can enroll and how?
Cooper taps former commissioner Jessica Holmes as state auditor
Court blocks GOP effort to create evenly split state, county elections boards
5 things to know about how NC lawmakers voted this year and who didn't show up for work
A message ahead of Giving Tuesday
No expedited hearing in dispute over state Senate map
A small perk for ditching Congress
NC voters file lawsuit challenging newly enacted state Senate map
Cotham to run for state House reelection, avoid contested congressional primary
NC Auditor Beth Wood to resign, will leave office Dec. 15
Who's running for statewide office and key NC congressional races?
Tim Moore appoints disciplined lawyer onto the very commission that sanctioned the lawyer months ago
Weekly Recap: Lawmakers pass new voting maps
Jeff Jackson announces run for attorney general, won't seek reelection to Congress
North Carolina enacts new legislative and congressional maps. How Republicans stand to gain ground
Mark Walker drops out of governor's race, mounts run in Greensboro-area congressional district
Republicans give initial floor approval of new voting maps
Weekly Recap: Redistricting underway, lawsuits galore, campaign finance numbers and more
The winners and losers of North Carolina's redistricting (Legislative Edition)
The winners and losers of North Carolina's redistricting (Congressional Edition)
Republicans unveil congressional and legislative maps. Which Democrats are most vulnerable?
Republicans spend big on primary bids to unseat Democratic incumbents
Cooper sues over renewed GOP effort to strip him of elections board appointments
Democrats sue over new elections law, effort to reduce Cooper's influence on state boards
NC lawmakers to release draft congressional, legislative voting maps next week
From elections to environment, NC Republicans override 5 Cooper vetoes
North Carolina has a newly enacted budget. 18 things you should know
Cooper vetoes pair of bills over environmental concerns
Cooper signs law curbing NC minors' access to porn, creating computer science grad requirement
Cooper vetoes bill creating evenly split state and local elections boards
Bill creating evenly split county, state elections boards heads to Cooper for anticipated veto
Republicans send state budget plan to Cooper, with a transparency poison pill
Senate approves budget, heads to final procedural votes on Friday
House approves state budget, will take one final vote early Friday
North Carolina lawmakers have released a final budget. 14 things you need to know
Republicans strike deal on budget with Medicaid expansion included. Casinos standalone bill is dead.
House approves bill creating evenly split county, state elections boards
A new House budget plan has been released. What's in and what's out
Republicans unveil casino bill language
Redistricting season is upon us
Wake County resident Stephen Horn charged in connection to January 6 involvement at U.S. Capitol
Weekly Recap: GOP budget holdup, casino uproar and a first governor's debate
Analysis: 2 big takeaways from the first GOP gubernatorial debate
Don't bet on a budget deal. Spending plan hits new snag as Republicans duel over gambling expansion
Former NC Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan announces run for governor
Cooper taps voting access advocate, judge Allison Riggs to NC Supreme Court
Bill creating evenly divided state and local elections boards won't be heard this week
Wake County's lone GOP state lawmaker launches congressional bid
1 faculty member killed in UNC-Chapel Hill shooting, no other injuries reported. What happened:
Cooper rejects bill seeking to strip him of appointment powers
Republicans vote to strip Cooper of appointment powers on key boards and commissions
House advances bill making major changes to election laws
A budget stalemate and six veto overrides
Cotham raises $27K after party switch, returns $8K to disgruntled Democrats
NC lawmakers, candidates release campaign finance reports. What you need to know
Cooper tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms
Lawsuit against Moore over extramarital affair, alleged abuse of power 'resolved'
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 6/25-7/1
Cooper signs bill clarifying NC's new abortion law
'Parents' Bill of Rights' measure goes to Cooper
As medical marijuana bill stalls in House, Senate makes an unorthodox move
Bill prohibiting puberty blockers, gender surgeries for LGBTQ youth goes to Cooper
Bill outlawing gender-affirming care for transgender youth clears Senate
NC Republicans set record for most veto overrides in a single day
House sends bill to Cooper revising abortion law, clarifying when medication abortion is allowed
SCOTUS decides key North Carolina redistricting case, finds state courts can review voting maps
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 6/18-6/24
Cooper vetoes farm bill, measure restricting ESG investments by state
Bill prohibiting transgender females from competing on women's sports teams goes to Cooper
Senate approves shaking up NC elections boards, reducing mail-in voting collection period
Moore responds to lawsuit accusing him of abusing power, having unlawful affair with married woman
Senate OK's bill prohibiting transgender females from competing on women's sports teams
Cooper signs bill cracking down on substation attacks
House Speaker Tim Moore faces lawsuit over alleged years-long affair with married woman
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 6/11-6/17
Poll: NC voters oppose new abortion restrictions, but support grows when they learn more about bill
Trump announces support for Mark Robinson in 2024 governor's race
NC lawmakers send bill to Cooper legalizing mobile sports betting
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 5/28-6/3
Biden plans to nominate former NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen as new CDC director, source confirms
NC Republicans propose major election law changes
Senate OK's sports gambling bill
Longtime Democratic political consultant Conen Morgan dies in boating accident
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 5/21-5/27
Senate committee advances sports gambling bill, but with tweaks to House's plan
Cooper declares public education 'emergency'
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 5/14-5/20
Ex-congressman Mark Walker announces 2024 bid for NC governor
NC Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan announces he won't seek reelection
Photo ID now required in North Carolina, but there's a workaround
Senate approves budget counterproposal calling for lower pay raises, steeper tax cuts
State Rep. Jeff McNeely likens State Bureau of Investigation management to Nazis
School voucher expansion bill giving all NC kids a subsidized private schooling option clears House
In party-line vote, Republicans approve hefty abortion restrictions over Cooper's objection
What's in the Senate's budget plan?
Senate, House to override Cooper's abortion bill veto on Tuesday
Look Ahead: What will happen next week in North Carolina politics?
Cooper vetoes bill greatly limiting abortion access in North Carolina
Trump, DeSantis, Pence to speak at NCGOP convention next month
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 4/30-5/6
Abortion bill clears Senate, now goes to Cooper for veto and subsequent override vote
12-week abortion bill clears North Carolina House
Senate votes to strip Gov. Cooper's community college appointment powers
UPDATED: NC abortion bill clears first and only committee, heads to floor for final votes
What's in the new North Carolina abortion bill Republicans are fast-tracking?
What happened at the legislature today
NC GOP leaders announce bill increasing abortion restrictions
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 4/23-4/29
NC Supreme Court overturns partisan gerrymandering rulings, allows GOP lawmakers to craft new maps
Could member removals in Tennessee and Montana also happen in North Carolina?
Bill giving all NC public school students a private schooling option clears first committee vote
Bill stripping Gov. Cooper's community college appointment powers stalls in Senate
Jeff Cox formally introduced as new president of NC Community College System
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 4/16-4/22
Mark Robinson announces 2024 gubernatorial run
NC lawmakers propose important election changes, anti-LGBTQ measures ahead of bill filing deadline
Analysis: Who are North Carolina's swingiest lawmakers?
Graphic Content Warning: Johnston County residents receive anti-Semitic mail linked to hate group
Ted Budd endorses Trump 2024 reelection bid
Weekly Recap Pt. 2: Catch up on the news you missed from 4/2-4/8
Weekly Recap Pt. 1: Catch up on the news you missed from 4/2-4/8
NC Republicans propose ban on transgender females competing on women's youth sports teams
Senate OK's bill eroding Gov. Cooper's appointment powers on key commissions
Brockman ditches consideration of leaving party, puts out statement saying he'll remain a Democrat
Cotham just left the Democratic Party. Another lawmaker may follow suit.
North Carolina House passes budget plan
'I will not be controlled by anyone' Why Tricia Cotham says she's leaving the Democratic Party
House OK's bill to provide age-appropriate suicide prevention tips to students
Cotham planning to switch parties, giving NC Republicans supermajority
House advances bill to reduce absentee ballot acceptance period
Bill changing oversight of deaf and blind schools becomes law without Cooper's signature
North Carolina Republicans introduce first bills to limit abortion access
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 3/26-4/1
NC House puts forward budget proposal. Here's the key things you need to know:
Sports gambling bill clears NC House, advances to Senate
Lawmakers override Cooper's gun bill veto, state pistol permit law now repealed
House passes bill to legalize online sports gambling
Senate overrides Cooper's gun veto, bill now returns to House for final vote
Third time's the charm? Bill compelling sheriffs to cooperate with ICE clears House
Two Surry County elections officials removed from office after refusing to certify election results
Cooper signs Medicaid expansion bill
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 3/19-3/25
NC State Treasurer Dale Folwell running for governor
Cooper vetoes bill seeking to loosen North Carolina gun laws
NC Republicans push bill to limit absentee ballot collection period
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson poised to announce gubernatorial bid next month
Medicaid expansion bill heads to Gov. Cooper
House approves bills limiting K-12 racial teachings, mandating college history course
House approves Medicaid expansion compromise bill
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 3/12-3/18
'The biggest irony in North Carolina politics': A look at Cooper's veto predicament
Senate approves Medicaid expansion bill
Contest: Submit your March Madness brackets
NC Supreme Court reconsiders past court's ruling on partisan gerrymandering. What you need to know
Senate passes bill responding to Moore County substation attack
Lawmakers advance bill limiting K-12 racial teachings
Online sports betting bill released
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 3/5-3/11
Bill to increase penalties for violent protesters heads to Cooper
What's in the Medicaid expansion deal and what's left out?
NC lawmakers send first bill to Cooper, posing an early test of the governor's veto power
Interview Q&A: House Deputy Democratic Leader Ashton Clemmons
What you need to know from Cooper's State of the State Address and Robinson's response
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 2/26-3/4
NC has a major state worker shortage
NC Republican leaders announce they've reached deal on Medicaid expansion
At 4:20, Senate sends medical marijuana legalization bill to House
House OK's bill to change oversight of deaf and blind schools
Senate approves bill legalizing medical marijuana
Four bills Cooper previously vetoed have cleared at least one chamber. Will they become law?
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 2/19-2/25
Driver who hit Moore's security vehicle charged with DWI, no evidence of lawmaker being targeted
Tim Moore OK after car accident, spokesperson confirms
House votes to repeal NC's pistol permit program
Medical marijuana bill clears first legislative hurdle
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed from 2/12-2/18
NC Senate approves measure repealing pistol permit law, promoting safe storage
House enacts permanent rules package, paving way for last-minute veto overrides
House OK's measure allowing gun owners to carry handguns in churches located on school grounds
House approves Medicaid expansion bill
Exclusive Interview: Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton
Medicaid expansion poised for House vote, but proposal is met with frustration from Senate
House unveils permanent rules package with a tweak to veto overrides
Weekly Recap: Catch up on the news you missed
In major shakeup, Democrats oust Bobbie Richardson as party chair
The upcoming Supreme Court seesaw
Wake District Attorney closes investigation into AG Stein's 2020 campaign ad
NC House approves harsher penalties on violent protesters
Exclusive Interview: State Rep. Shelly Willingham
NC Senate OK's bill prohibiting gender identity, sexuality teachings in K-4 curriculum
Diving into North Carolina's "Parents' Bill of Rights"
When will North Carolina see new voting maps and what will they look like?
Former NC State Senator Jerry Tillman dies at 82