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An 18-member legislative committee will start work Tuesday, Nov. 5, on a new N.C. congressional map for the 2020 election. A court called for the new map one week ago.
An 18-member legislative committee will start work Tuesday, Nov. 5, on a new N.C. congressional map for the 2020 election. A court called for the new map one week ago.
 
N.C. lawmakers are once again haggling over how to begin drawing new voter maps. This time, North Carolina’s congressional districts are at stake.
N.C. lawmakers are once again haggling over how to begin drawing new voter maps. This time, North Carolina’s congressional districts are at stake.
 
Harry Smith, former chairman of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors, has officially resigned from the board.
Harry Smith, former chairman of the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors, has officially resigned from the board.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is a likeable and experienced politician. But he’s not made of Teflon.
Gov. Roy Cooper is a likeable and experienced politician. But he’s not made of Teflon.
 
Here’s a look at a few items which may not have attracted big headlines over the final 48 hours of a hectic week on Jones Street
Here’s a look at a few items which may not have attracted big headlines over the final 48 hours of a hectic week on Jones Street
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
 
Legislators looking into how Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration handled an environmental permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline have asked Cooper and three of his top staffers to testify in Raleigh at a legislative committee meeting Friday, Nov. 8.
Legislators looking into how Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration handled an environmental permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline have asked Cooper and three of his top staffers to testify in Raleigh at a legislative committee meeting Friday, Nov. 8.
 
N.C. Transportation Secretary James Trogdon is a bad manager and should be replaced, says State Treasurer Dale Folwell.
N.C. Transportation Secretary James Trogdon is a bad manager and should be replaced, says State Treasurer Dale Folwell.
 
Rep. Jeffrey Elmore, R-Wilkes, said one of his teaching colleagues inadvertently took a pay cut.
Rep. Jeffrey Elmore, R-Wilkes, said one of his teaching colleagues inadvertently took a pay cut.
 
The House passed a franchise tax cut and expanded film grants despite an attempt to shoot down the expansion of film grants.
The House passed a franchise tax cut and expanded film grants despite an attempt to shoot down the expansion of film grants.
 
A corporate tax cut expected to pass at the end of the General Assembly’s session surprisingly wound up on the cutting room floor.
A corporate tax cut expected to pass at the end of the General Assembly’s session surprisingly wound up on the cutting room floor.
 
Republican lawmakers are forcing their Democratic colleagues to choose between sustaining Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto or securing higher teacher pay raises.
Republican lawmakers are forcing their Democratic colleagues to choose between sustaining Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto or securing higher teacher pay raises.
 
The Democratic party’s most radically progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have promised to impose a tax on wealth.
The Democratic party’s most radically progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, have promised to impose a tax on wealth.
 
As the General Assembly scrambles to adjourn, the Senate made another stab at getting money to failing rural hospitals.
As the General Assembly scrambles to adjourn, the Senate made another stab at getting money to failing rural hospitals.
 
The House Finance Committee sprung an amendment that would tax e-cigarette and vapor products on Senate Bill 557 in committee, Wednesday, Oct. 30.
The House Finance Committee sprung an amendment that would tax e-cigarette and vapor products on Senate Bill 557 in committee, Wednesday, Oct. 30.
 
Don’t retire the lottery machines just yet. Experts say the General Assembly may soon enter another round of map redraws.
Don’t retire the lottery machines just yet. Experts say the General Assembly may soon enter another round of map redraws.
 
The House Appropriations Committee has passed a more than $250-million hurricane relief bill that places a greater emphasis on resilience and disaster mitigation.
The House Appropriations Committee has passed a more than $250-million hurricane relief bill that places a greater emphasis on resilience and disaster mitigation.
 
State legislators have sent a tax on vaping to the House.
 
One of the most significant documents in N.C. public education is being kept under lock and key.
One of the most significant documents in N.C. public education is being kept under lock and key.
 
U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-6th District, has the NCAA’s attention when it comes to fair pay for student athletes.
U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-6th District, has the NCAA’s attention when it comes to fair pay for student athletes.
 
The General Assembly has approved a plan to reform the Innovative School District.
 
Senate Bill 432 would have allowed the state to audit pharmacy benefit managers and exercise some control over their payments.
Senate Bill 432 would have allowed the state to audit pharmacy benefit managers and exercise some control over their payments.
 
The General Assembly is one step closer to settling the smokable hemp dispute after months of deliberation.
The General Assembly is one step closer to settling the smokable hemp dispute after months of deliberation.
 
North Carolina can distinguish itself by cleaning up its criminal code. A pair of national experts offered that assessment during a recent visit to Raleigh.
North Carolina can distinguish itself by cleaning up its criminal code. A pair of national experts offered that assessment during a recent visit to Raleigh.
 
S.B. 432 passed the House, 94-9, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and now goes to the Senate.
 
A panel of Superior Court judges have approved North Carolina’s newly redrawn legislative district voting maps, but lawmakers are headed back to the drawing board to create different maps for congressional races.
A panel of Superior Court judges have approved North Carolina’s newly redrawn legislative district voting maps, but lawmakers are headed back to the drawing board to create different maps for congressional races.
 
The N.C. Senate will conclude its business this week, with or without overriding the governor’s budget veto, Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, said during a Monday, Oct. 28, news conference.
The N.C. Senate will conclude its business this week, with or without overriding the governor’s budget veto, Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, said during a Monday, Oct. 28, news conference.
 
So far this decade, North Carolina’s economy — as measured by inflation-adjusted gross domestic product — has expanded by an average of 1.7 percent a year. That’s a bit faster than the Southeastern average but slower than the national one.
So far this decade, North Carolina’s economy — as measured by inflation-adjusted gross domestic product — has expanded by an average of 1.7 percent a year. That’s a bit faster than the Southeastern average but slower than the national one.
 
The General Assembly may finally end the months-long budget stalemate and override the governor’s veto of the budget.
The General Assembly may finally end the months-long budget stalemate and override the governor’s veto of the budget.
 
If the General Assembly learned anything from recent decades of redistricting battles, it’s that the map-drawing process needs a thorough overhaul.
If the General Assembly learned anything from recent decades of redistricting battles, it’s that the map-drawing process needs a thorough overhaul.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a cash shortfall. But not for the reasons department officials are giving.
The N.C. Department of Transportation has a cash shortfall. But not for the reasons department officials are giving.
 
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants charter schools gone, but several prominent N.C. and national advocates for charter schools say the presidential contender is out of touch with voters.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants charter schools gone, but several prominent N.C. and national advocates for charter schools say the presidential contender is out of touch with voters.
 
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