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NC lawmakers enact education tax-break bill, adopting Trump policy by overriding Stein veto
NC lawmakers enact education tax-break bill, adopting Trump policy by overriding Stein veto
Involuntary commitment bill targeting mental health, crime passes NC House
Involuntary commitment bill targeting mental health, crime passes NC House
'In every part of our lives': NC lawmakers look to balance data center concerns with economic growth
NC lawmakers advance proposal to amend involuntary commitment process
NC lawmakers advance proposal to amend involuntary commitment process
Should NC schools use more remote days for bad weather?
Should NC schools use more remote days for bad weather?
NC lawmakers press for fast action on data center crackdown bill

The bill would require large data centers to cover electricity and infrastructure costs associated with building and operating them, while also tightening rules on where they can be built, who can own them and how much water they use.

NC lawmakers weigh social media restrictions for teens under 16
NC lawmakers weigh social media restrictions for teens under 16

A bill before North Carolina lawmakers would ban social media accounts for children under 14, require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, and impose penalties on companies that fail to comply.

NC leader to encourage mental health treatment without commitment to psychiatric facility
NC leader to encourage mental health treatment without commitment to psychiatric facility

North Carolinians who are suffering from mental illness are sometimes required by judicial officials to undergo treatment at a psychiatric facility — a process that could become more flexible if lawmakers take up a proposal expected Tuesday.

Bill cracking down on gang activity to get first hearing in NC legislature
Bill cracking down on gang activity to get first hearing in NC legislature

The bill, called 'Jaleeyah’s Law,' aims to prevent the recruitment of minors into gangs and would make gun possession illegal for anyone identified in court as a gang member.

NC officials raise concerns about marijuana-impaired driving enforcement

North Carolina officials studying potential cannabis policy changes say the state lacks reliable roadside impairment testing and has a limited number of specially trained officers to investigate marijuana-impaired driving cases.

‘Fueled by greed’: Former NC political megadonor Greg Lindberg sentenced to prison
‘Fueled by greed’: Former NC political megadonor Greg Lindberg sentenced to prison

Federal prosecutors in Charlotte said Lindberg’s crimes were meant to help him grow his net worth into the tens of billions of dollars, fund a coterie of beautiful girlfriends and luxury vehicles, build a media empire, create ‘Valhalla on earth’ and fund research to extend human life.

Former porn-shop worker wants Mark Robinson to pay legal costs for ‘political theater’ lawsuit

Louis Love Money told WRAL and other media outlets that he developed a friendship with former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at an adult video store. Robinson sued Money for defamation but dropped his lawsuit after losing the 2024 election for governor.

Stein executive order bans state employees from using inside info on prediction markets

A Fort Bragg soldier faces charges over trades placed on prediction markets related to the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

Republican lawmakers consider shortening NC’s early voting period

North Carolina lawmakers are considering proposals to shorten early voting from 17 days to as few as 10 and eliminate a Sunday voting day statewide. Democrats worry it could hurt their party.

Warrant reveals new details in case against NC lobbyists charged over bourbon tours, gifts
Warrant reveals new details in case against NC lobbyists charged over bourbon tours, gifts

Investigators are looking into a 2022 trip that they believe served as the model for a 2024 trip at the heart of a criminal case.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 21
How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 21

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Where NC politicians stand on Trump’s $1.78B ‘slush fund’ for January 6 defendants

Thom Tillis, Roy Cooper aligned against Trump plan that could pay supporters who assaulted police on January 6, 2021. Michael Whatley says he supports it.

Election autopsy says national Democrats should learn from NC Gov. Josh Stein

Shifting national demographics are moving political power from New York and California to states in the South. And after Kamala Harris lost every swing state in 2024, Democrats are looking for answers on how to compete in the future.

North Carolinians to vote on income, property tax limits after lawmakers OK ballot questions

Voters in November will be asked: Should the state constitution cap the state's income tax rate at 3.5%? Should the state limit local governments' control over their property tax rates?

'Getting squeezed': NC lawmakers look to stop data centers from raising energy, water costs

Lawmakers in the North Carolina House are expected to propose legislation that would place new requirements on data center developers, set rules on water use, and ownership as AI-driven demand strains the state’s power grid.

North Carolina House Republicans override Stein veto on education tax-break bill

The moves come nearly a year after Stein vetoed the provision, as Republicans got help from two ex-Democrats who quit the party after losing their primary election in March. It goes to the Senate next.

NC House postpones votes on constitutional amendments targeting income, property taxes

The House had originally planned to vote on the amendment proposals Tuesday afternoon, but the chamber's leader delayed the start of session for more than hour as the Republican Party caucus engaged in closed-door talks. The chamber's leader expects them to pass Wednesday.

Canned cocktails at the grocery store? NC lawmakers give preliminary approval

A bill to allow pre-mixed cocktail sales at grocery stores received preliminary approval from a legislative committee Tuesday morning.

Stein, NC lawmakers push housing affordability proposals

Gov. Josh Stein signed a housing affordability executive order as lawmakers debate proposals tied to affordable housing development.

Tax cap constitutional amendment, plus measures on farms and unions, pass first hurdle in NC

If passed by the legislature, the proposals would be put on the ballot in November for voters to approve or deny. Critics are wary of their long-term effects.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 14
How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 14

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

More taxes on sports betting? NC lawmakers discuss the possibility as industry pushes back

Lawmakers have weighed increasing tax rates on sports betting operators and an additional tax on lottery sales and individual sports bets, sources tell WRAL. No decisions have been made. And the proposals could pose enormous hurdles — and industry opposition.

NC lawmakers just got a $2 billion bump as budget talks progress
NC lawmakers just got a $2 billion bump as budget talks progress

The money could give GOP lawmakers flexibility to fund more state programs, cut more taxes or put more money into the state’s rainy day fund.

Local Democrats pick new state senator for district in Wake, Granville counties
Local Democrats pick new state senator for district in Wake, Granville counties

The district is expected to be one of the most competitive races in the state in November, and key to Democrats' efforts to break the GOP supermajority.

Proposed teacher raises: How would NC stack up?

North Carolina hasn't kept up with both inflation or its neighbors in terms of teacher pay for years, at all levels of experience.

NC raids rural health fund for children’s hospital, setting up debate over future healthcare dollars

A new state budget deal to boost funding for a children’s hospital in Apex will siphon money from a rural health initiative that was supposed to build rural health centers, including in Wilson, but which has stalled for several years.

Could proposed WakeMed-Atrium deal become catalyst for broader hospital reform?
Could proposed WakeMed-Atrium deal become catalyst for broader hospital reform?

Lawmakers are proposing to repeal some of the state’s “certificate of need” laws, hoping to increase competition and drive down healthcare costs. They face strong opposition from hospitals statewide.

How will NC lawmakers pay for state employee raises? Here’s what to watch

North Carolina’s legislative leaders say they’re still searching for ways to pay for state employee raises. Tax hikes for sports betting, state job cuts and the elimination of diversity programs are among the considerations.

North Carolina lawmakers reach 'starting point' for budget deal

North Carolina is the only state in the country without a new budget, but GOP lawmakers say they've reached a deal on taxes and state employee raises, two of the main sticking points.

NC lawmakers announce 'starting point' for a budget deal, after a year of negotiations

North Carolina is the only state in the country without a new budget, but GOP lawmakers say they've reached a deal on taxes and state employee raises, two of the main sticking points.

Liquor sales on Sundays, and in grocery stores? NC lawmakers debate reforms

Full privatization of liquor sales in North Carolina isn't on the table. But state lawmakers are exploring several other ways of chipping away at what are some of the most restrictive liquor laws in the nation.