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East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton announced his resignation Monday, March 18. Carolina Journal had learned Sunday about Staton's plans to leave the job May 3.
East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton announced his resignation Monday, March 18. Carolina Journal had learned Sunday about Staton's plans to leave the job May 3.
 
The Senate has overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 86, which could make high-quality, affordable health care insurance available to tens of thousands of North Carolina residents lacking coverage.
The Senate has overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 86, which could make high-quality, affordable health care insurance available to tens of thousands of North Carolina residents lacking coverage.
 
Ten Republicans are among the 13 candidates seeking election to the vacant 9th U.S. Congressional District seat after the 2018 contest was marred with so much fraud the State Board of Elections ordered a new contest.
Ten Republicans are among the 13 candidates seeking election to the vacant 9th U.S. Congressional District seat after the 2018 contest was marred with so much fraud the State Board of Elections ordered a new contest.
 
A Democratic candidate would be in good shape to win the 2020 presidential election, if it were held today.
A Democratic candidate would be in good shape to win the 2020 presidential election, if it were held today.
 
A new bill to fight human trafficking has begun moving through House committees of the General Assembly.
A new bill to fight human trafficking has begun moving through House committees of the General Assembly.
 
Reports of Medicaid expansion's death in this legislative session might be greatly exaggerated.
Reports of Medicaid expansion's death in this legislative session might be greatly exaggerated.
 
A collection of lawmakers, lawyers, lobbyists, and brewers gathered for a news conference Thursday, March 14, to talk about a pair of bills that, if passed into law, would even further energize North Carolina's thriving craft beer market.
A collection of lawmakers, lawyers, lobbyists, and brewers gathered for a news conference Thursday, March 14, to talk about a pair of bills that, if passed into law, would even further energize North Carolina's thriving craft beer market.
 
A nearly $2 billion school construction bond proposal sailed through its initial House vote with bipartisan support.
A nearly $2 billion school construction bond proposal sailed through its initial House vote with bipartisan support.
 
A bill filed Wednesday, March 13, in the N.C. Senate would raise the limit on the number of barrels North Carolina craft brewers can self-distribute.
A bill filed Wednesday, March 13, in the N.C. Senate would raise the limit on the number of barrels North Carolina craft brewers can self-distribute.
 
State Superintendent Mark Johnson has put a price tag on his plan to make North Carolina the best place for public school educators to begin, learn, and teach by 2030.
State Superintendent Mark Johnson has put a price tag on his plan to make North Carolina the best place for public school educators to begin, learn, and teach by 2030.
 
Reporters, government accountability activists, and residents often grapple with government institutions, which can be slow to respond to and or even hostile toward any attempt to shine light on their operations.
Reporters, government accountability activists, and residents often grapple with government institutions, which can be slow to respond to and or even hostile toward any attempt to shine light on their operations.
 
When describing access to public records, "slow" is the first word that comes to mind, Ken Eudy, a senior adviser to Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday, March 11, during a talk on government transparency at Elon University.
When describing access to public records, "slow" is the first word that comes to mind, Ken Eudy, a senior adviser to Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday, March 11, during a talk on government transparency at Elon University.
 
North Carolina's largest insurer has brokered an agreement with three national health care companies to open intensive primary care clinics this year in areas lacking services.
North Carolina's largest insurer has brokered an agreement with three national health care companies to open intensive primary care clinics this year in areas lacking services.
 
The state panel that determines how much money North Carolina can prudently borrow over the next 10 years rejected an appeal Wednesday by Gov. Roy Cooper's budget director to triple the state's debt ceiling from $2.03 billion to more than $6 billion.
The state panel that determines how much money North Carolina can prudently borrow over the next 10 years rejected an appeal Wednesday by Gov. Roy Cooper's budget director to triple the state's debt ceiling from $2.03 billion to more than $6 billion.
 
The House Rules Committee gave a favorable report on Monday, Feb. 25 to a bill proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the use of eminent domain for economic development
The House Rules Committee gave a favorable report on Monday, Feb. 25 to a bill proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the use of eminent domain for economic development
 
A nonpartisan commission would replace lawmakers in drawing election maps if a bill introduced Wednesday becomes law.
A nonpartisan commission would replace lawmakers in drawing election maps if a bill introduced Wednesday becomes law.
 
Of that money, $1.5 billion would go to public schools. Community colleges would get $200 million, and the state's universities would receive the remaining $200 million.
Of that money, $1.5 billion would go to public schools. Community colleges would get $200 million, and the state's universities would receive the remaining $200 million.
 
A decision by Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins to invalidate two constitutional amendments isn't necessarily tarnished by partisanship or judicial activism, former Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr says.
A decision by Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins to invalidate two constitutional amendments isn't necessarily tarnished by partisanship or judicial activism, former Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr says.
 
And the Raleigh News & Observer wasn't alone. "School safety panel calls for resource officers in every NC school," according to WRAL.com.
And the Raleigh News & Observer wasn't alone. "School safety panel calls for resource officers in every NC school," according to WRAL.com.
 
The House approved a bill Wednesday, Feb. 27, asking voters to enshrine eminent domain restrictions in the state constitution. The measure passed easily, by a 94-21 vote.
The House approved a bill Wednesday, Feb. 27, asking voters to enshrine eminent domain restrictions in the state constitution. The measure passed easily, by a 94-21 vote.
 
The Program Evaluation Division has a compiled and released a comprehensive report that looks at how North Carolina regulates and controls liquor sales and offers ways and legislative options toward changing and modernizing the process.
The Program Evaluation Division has a compiled and released a comprehensive report that looks at how North Carolina regulates and controls liquor sales and offers ways and legislative options toward changing and modernizing the process.
 
A Senate plan to pump $2.03 billion of tax revenue into K-12 public school construction would both outspend a competing House plan and do so with cash rather than debt, Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown, R-Onslow, said Wednesday.
A Senate plan to pump $2.03 billion of tax revenue into K-12 public school construction would both outspend a competing House plan and do so with cash rather than debt, Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown, R-Onslow, said Wednesday.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation doesn’t have enough debt space to borrow the full $3 billion for local road and bridge construction promised in the Build NC Bond Act of 2018.
The N.C. Department of Transportation doesn’t have enough debt space to borrow the full $3 billion for local road and bridge construction promised in the Build NC Bond Act of 2018.
 
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers Thursday introduced the second of what may be several measures to reform North Carolina's redistricting process.
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers Thursday introduced the second of what may be several measures to reform North Carolina's redistricting process.
 
Is it the job of government to make you happy? While it may seem like a straightforward question, there are some important subtleties packed into those few words.
Is it the job of government to make you happy? While it may seem like a straightforward question, there are some important subtleties packed into those few words.
 
With his congressional campaign in debt, his integrity under siege, his health in question, and a criminal investigation over corruption gathering steam, some political observers are doubtful.
With his congressional campaign in debt, his integrity under siege, his health in question, and a criminal investigation over corruption gathering steam, some political observers are doubtful.
 
The Rev. Mark Harris has thrown in the towel on his hopes of going to Congress. He called for a new election in the 9th U.S. Congressional District as evidence mounted of election fraud in Bladen County during the 2018 election.
The Rev. Mark Harris has thrown in the towel on his hopes of going to Congress. He called for a new election in the 9th U.S. Congressional District as evidence mounted of election fraud in Bladen County during the 2018 election.
 
Figuring out the logistics for a special election to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Rep. Walter Jones Jr., R-3rd District, won't be easy, said Gerry Cohen, former special counsel to the General Assembly.
Figuring out the logistics for a special election to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Rep. Walter Jones Jr., R-3rd District, won't be easy, said Gerry Cohen, former special counsel to the General Assembly.
 
Among many in the Democratic Party, attacking the rich is back in style.
 
McCrae Dowless, the main person of interest in an alleged ballot harvesting ring that helped Republican Rev. Mark Harris defeat Democrat Dan McCready in November, appeared under subpoena at a State Board of Elections evidentiary hearing Monday but refused to testify.
McCrae Dowless, the main person of interest in an alleged ballot harvesting ring that helped Republican Rev. Mark Harris defeat Democrat Dan McCready in November, appeared under subpoena at a State Board of Elections evidentiary hearing Monday but refused to testify.
 
I made a presentation recently to a community GOP club, a group of kind people who were smart, engaged, and curious. Much like many of the other groups I speak to and with.
I made a presentation recently to a community GOP club, a group of kind people who were smart, engaged, and curious. Much like many of the other groups I speak to and with.
 
Former University of North Carolina System Board of Governors member Bill Webb, who resigned in January, vacated his seat for financial reasons, according to his resignation letter.
Former University of North Carolina System Board of Governors member Bill Webb, who resigned in January, vacated his seat for financial reasons, according to his resignation letter.
 
That famous punchline also comes to mind as this fan considers debate over state-funded public school construction in North Carolina. Yes, I'm linking one of North Carolina's most pressing policy discussions to "This Is Spinal Tap."
That famous punchline also comes to mind as this fan considers debate over state-funded public school construction in North Carolina. Yes, I'm linking one of North Carolina's most pressing policy discussions to "This Is Spinal Tap."
 
Speculation has begun over who might run in a special election to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, whose death Sunday left the 3rd U.S. Congressional District seat vacant.
Speculation has begun over who might run in a special election to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, whose death Sunday left the 3rd U.S. Congressional District seat vacant.
 
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