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Rep. Walter Jones Jr., a Farmville Republican first elected to Congress in 1994, died Sunday on his 76th birthday. He entered hospice care roughly two weeks ago after breaking his hip.
Rep. Walter Jones Jr., a Farmville Republican first elected to Congress in 1994, died Sunday on his 76th birthday. He entered hospice care roughly two weeks ago after breaking his hip.
 
The governor's behind it, and state Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen is for it. Some freshmen legislators have made it a priority, some leaders in the N.C. House think it's a good idea, and 32 states have implemented a version of it.
The governor's behind it, and state Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen is for it. Some freshmen legislators have made it a priority, some leaders in the N.C. House think it's a good idea, and 32 states have implemented a version of it.
 
An after-action report on the toppling of Silent Sam reveals "serious deficiencies" in how UNC-Chapel Hill law enforcement handled the situation.
An after-action report on the toppling of Silent Sam reveals "serious deficiencies" in how UNC-Chapel Hill law enforcement handled the situation.
 
In truth, it's well past time lawmakers take substantive steps toward rewriting or eliminating much of the arcane laws governing alcohol, painfully documented in N.C. General Statute 18b.
In truth, it's well past time lawmakers take substantive steps toward rewriting or eliminating much of the arcane laws governing alcohol, painfully documented in N.C. General Statute 18b.
 
Before he became a household name in one of the most significant Supreme Court victories for public employees' First Amendment rights in decades, Mark Janus was warned by his worried mother about taking on powerful union forces.
Before he became a household name in one of the most significant Supreme Court victories for public employees' First Amendment rights in decades, Mark Janus was warned by his worried mother about taking on powerful union forces.
 
Friar Laurence has the best of intentions. But in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the friar's well-intended interventions do not yield happy results.
Friar Laurence has the best of intentions. But in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the friar's well-intended interventions do not yield happy results.
 
A federal judge sentenced a former N.C. Board of Elections official to two months in federal prison followed by a year of supervised release for assisting a non-citizen to vote.
A federal judge sentenced a former N.C. Board of Elections official to two months in federal prison followed by a year of supervised release for assisting a non-citizen to vote.
 
A new bipartisan bill would restore master's degree and doctoral pay for some public school teachers in the state.
A new bipartisan bill would restore master's degree and doctoral pay for some public school teachers in the state.
 
North Carolina lawmakers still wringing their hands over reforming the state's archaic and draconian liquor-control system should look to Kentucky as an example of what a legislature can do to boost tourism, nurture entrepreneurship, and promote innovation.
North Carolina lawmakers still wringing their hands over reforming the state's archaic and draconian liquor-control system should look to Kentucky as an example of what a legislature can do to boost tourism, nurture entrepreneurship, and promote innovation.
 
The Rev. Mark Harris may know if he should plan to head to Washington, D.C. - or gear up for a new election in the contested 9th Congressional District - within a couple of weeks.
The Rev. Mark Harris may know if he should plan to head to Washington, D.C. - or gear up for a new election in the contested 9th Congressional District - within a couple of weeks.
 
The new State Board of Elections announced the long-awaited evidentiary hearing for the contested 9th Congressional District will take place Monday, Feb. 18, in Raleigh.
The new State Board of Elections announced the long-awaited evidentiary hearing for the contested 9th Congressional District will take place Monday, Feb. 18, in Raleigh.
 
No one knows for sure, really, when the current session of the N.C. legislature will end. But Lee Lilley, Gov. Roy Cooper's director of legislative affairs, did offer this: "The session ends when we get Medicaid expansion."
No one knows for sure, really, when the current session of the N.C. legislature will end. But Lee Lilley, Gov. Roy Cooper's director of legislative affairs, did offer this: "The session ends when we get Medicaid expansion."
 
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez deserves a big "Thank you." In calling for top marginal tax rates of 70 percent, the freshman U.S. representative from New York is attracting attention to often-neglected issues linked to federal tax policy.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez deserves a big "Thank you." In calling for top marginal tax rates of 70 percent, the freshman U.S. representative from New York is attracting attention to often-neglected issues linked to federal tax policy.
 
I am a fiscal conservative. I recognize that government at all levels has important tasks to do, tasks that make us all better off if done at a reasonable cost.
I am a fiscal conservative. I recognize that government at all levels has important tasks to do, tasks that make us all better off if done at a reasonable cost.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper named three Democrats and two Republicans Thursday to the newly constituted State Board of Elections.
Gov. Roy Cooper named three Democrats and two Republicans Thursday to the newly constituted State Board of Elections.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper continues pushing for Medicaid expansion. State Rep. Donny Lambeth, R-Forsyth, said he and three co-sponsors plan to reintroduce Carolina Cares, proposed legislation to open Medicaid rolls to more people. Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell, said forget about it. It's not going to happen.
Gov. Roy Cooper continues pushing for Medicaid expansion. State Rep. Donny Lambeth, R-Forsyth, said he and three co-sponsors plan to reintroduce Carolina Cares, proposed legislation to open Medicaid rolls to more people. Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell, said forget about it. It's not going to happen.
 
Attorneys arguing congressional redistricting cases from North Carolina and Maryland say they'll offer U.S. Supreme Court justices an array of legal theories, hoping one will stick and the court will rule extreme partisan redistricting plans unconstitutional
Attorneys arguing congressional redistricting cases from North Carolina and Maryland say they'll offer U.S. Supreme Court justices an array of legal theories, hoping one will stick and the court will rule extreme partisan redistricting plans unconstitutional
 
Much of the controversy surrounding Silent Sam can be traced to a 2015 law protecting historical monuments from removal or relocation without official approval.
Much of the controversy surrounding Silent Sam can be traced to a 2015 law protecting historical monuments from removal or relocation without official approval.
 
UNC's new interim president presented a welcome address Jan. 25 to the UNC Board of Governors, setting the tone for new leadership in the departure of former President Margaret Spellings.
UNC's new interim president presented a welcome address Jan. 25 to the UNC Board of Governors, setting the tone for new leadership in the departure of former President Margaret Spellings.
 
Tuesday, Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway rejected Harris' petition to force the State Board of Elections to certify him the winner of the hotly disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
Tuesday, Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway rejected Harris' petition to force the State Board of Elections to certify him the winner of the hotly disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
 
The N.C. Republican Party has submitted a list of four nominees for the new State Board of Elections, from which Gov. Roy Cooper will select two. The N.C. Democratic Party offered its list Thursday afternoon, and one prominent name won't be among its four nominees.
The N.C. Republican Party has submitted a list of four nominees for the new State Board of Elections, from which Gov. Roy Cooper will select two. The N.C. Democratic Party offered its list Thursday afternoon, and one prominent name won't be among its four nominees.
 
North Carolina now has its second voter identification law. A federal court voided the first because it would not consider forms of ID disproportionately used by minorities, such as cards or documents given to government employees, students, and people on public assistance.
North Carolina now has its second voter identification law. A federal court voided the first because it would not consider forms of ID disproportionately used by minorities, such as cards or documents given to government employees, students, and people on public assistance.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper's administration told legislative leaders investigating the Atlantic Coast Pipeline last week it won't allow private investigators hired by the General Assembly to interview state employees.
Gov. Roy Cooper's administration told legislative leaders investigating the Atlantic Coast Pipeline last week it won't allow private investigators hired by the General Assembly to interview state employees.
 
The structure of the deal seems designed to skirt the constitutional requirement for the General Assembly to approve the raising and spending of funds.
The structure of the deal seems designed to skirt the constitutional requirement for the General Assembly to approve the raising and spending of funds.
 
Ken Eudy, Gov. Roy Cooper's policy adviser, was the governor's key negotiator with Duke Energy in developing a $57.8 discretionary Atlantic Coast Pipeline fund Duke and its utility partners would pay to Cooper.
Ken Eudy, Gov. Roy Cooper's policy adviser, was the governor's key negotiator with Duke Energy in developing a $57.8 discretionary Atlantic Coast Pipeline fund Duke and its utility partners would pay to Cooper.
 
Much of the media coverage of the continuing government shutdown has focused on stories of federal workers who aren't getting paid. Stories about irregular inspections of our food and longer, slower lines at airports.
Much of the media coverage of the continuing government shutdown has focused on stories of federal workers who aren't getting paid. Stories about irregular inspections of our food and longer, slower lines at airports.
 
Consider this scenario. A couple of years before a politician is elected to his current job, he signs a lease agreement worth as much as $1 million with a large private company.
Consider this scenario. A couple of years before a politician is elected to his current job, he signs a lease agreement worth as much as $1 million with a large private company.
 
If party labels tell the story, Chief Justice Mark Martin could end up on the losing end of a lot of N.C. Supreme Court decisions this year.
If party labels tell the story, Chief Justice Mark Martin could end up on the losing end of a lot of N.C. Supreme Court decisions this year.
 
Milton Friedman once observed that "nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program."
Milton Friedman once observed that "nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program."
 
An eager crowd of bundled-up observers assembled early Jan. 17 in a vacant lot, huddling with government officials as steam from their coffee cups curled into the air
An eager crowd of bundled-up observers assembled early Jan. 17 in a vacant lot, huddling with government officials as steam from their coffee cups curled into the air
 
Republicans and Democrats held dueling news conferences Monday afternoon, trying to sway public opinion on the question of whether GOP Rep.-elect Mark Harris should be seated in the state's 9th U.S. Congressional District.
Republicans and Democrats held dueling news conferences Monday afternoon, trying to sway public opinion on the question of whether GOP Rep.-elect Mark Harris should be seated in the state's 9th U.S. Congressional District.
 
Journalists aren't the only ones who should learn a lesson from the Raleigh News & Observer's recent loss in a multimillion-dollar libel case.
Journalists aren't the only ones who should learn a lesson from the Raleigh News & Observer's recent loss in a multimillion-dollar libel case.
 
Saying "It's time for elected officials to start making a difference, not a career," U.S. Rep. George Holding, R-2nd District, introduced an amendment Tuesday to the U.S. Constitution limiting terms of U.S. House and Senate members.
Saying "It's time for elected officials to start making a difference, not a career," U.S. Rep. George Holding, R-2nd District, introduced an amendment Tuesday to the U.S. Constitution limiting terms of U.S. House and Senate members.
 
Rules are important. Whether it's a sporting event, a corporate meeting or a board game, rules set the parameters of the interaction.
Rules are important. Whether it's a sporting event, a corporate meeting or a board game, rules set the parameters of the interaction.
 
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