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N.C. legislative leaders have filed a final brief asking a federal judge to dismiss the Common Cause v. Moore lawsuit. It aims to give unaffiliated voters access to seats on the State Board of Elections.
N.C. legislative leaders have filed a final brief asking a federal judge to dismiss the Common Cause v. Moore lawsuit. It aims to give unaffiliated voters access to seats on the State Board of Elections.
 
The "Old North State" celebrates its 233rd Birthday.
 
On Monday, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was at the White House as two turkeys got the annual presidential pardon.
On Monday, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was at the White House as two turkeys got the annual presidential pardon.
 
During the 2022 midterms, popular rock performers the Dave Matthews Band used their influence to encourage North Carolina voters to back Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley, who ultimately fell far short of Republican Sen.-elect Ted Budd.
During the 2022 midterms, popular rock performers the Dave Matthews Band used their influence to encourage North Carolina voters to back Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley, who ultimately fell far short of Republican Sen.-elect Ted Budd.
 
For the first time in nine years, enrollment in UNC System schools is down this year, particularly in graduate programs.
For the first time in nine years, enrollment in UNC System schools is down this year, particularly in graduate programs.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, assesses the performance of election polls in the 2022 midterms.
 
State legislative leaders submitted their final written arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the Moore v. Harper redistricting case.
State legislative leaders submitted their final written arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the Moore v. Harper redistricting case.
 
"There is no sugarcoating it. The collapse has been a dumpster fire. Users left out to dry. Ecosystem in limbo." - Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-NC.
"There is no sugarcoating it. The collapse has been a dumpster fire. Users left out to dry. Ecosystem in limbo." - Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-NC.
 
NC House Speaker Tim Moore will serve a historic fifth term as speaker when the long session convenes in January.
NC House Speaker Tim Moore will serve a historic fifth term as speaker when the long session convenes in January.
 
Republican North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said it’s too early to make an endorsement in the GOP primary for president, stopping short of throwing his backing behind former President Donald Trump, who announced Nov. 15 a bid for a second term in the White House.
Republican North Carolina U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said it’s too early to make an endorsement in the GOP primary for president, stopping short of throwing his backing behind former President Donald Trump, who announced Nov. 15 a bid for a second term in the White House.
 
The Respect for Marriage Act repeals the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act and safeguards same-sex and interracial marriage.
The Respect for Marriage Act repeals the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act and safeguards same-sex and interracial marriage.
 
Earlier this month, state Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Hendersonville, was elected to serve as the new U.S. congressman for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but the departing congressman, Madison Cawthorn, still has a few weeks left in his term.
Earlier this month, state Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Hendersonville, was elected to serve as the new U.S. congressman for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, but the departing congressman, Madison Cawthorn, still has a few weeks left in his term.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer argues that a recent U.S. appellate ruling from New Hampshire should have no impact on Stein's challenge of a state criminal libel law.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's lawyer argues that a recent U.S. appellate ruling from New Hampshire should have no impact on Stein's challenge of a state criminal libel law.
 
Voters say that Democrats did a slightly better job communicating their message than Republicans during the midterm election.
Voters say that Democrats did a slightly better job communicating their message than Republicans during the midterm election.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
The N.C. Supreme Court dismissed as "moot" a request to speed up proceedings in a lawsuit challenging two state constitutional amendments.
 
Questions are being raised about how much more restrictive North Carolina's abortion law may become after the GOP became one vote shy of a supermajority after the General Election.
Questions are being raised about how much more restrictive North Carolina's abortion law may become after the GOP became one vote shy of a supermajority after the General Election.
 
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
 
North Carolina is set to receive part of a $3.1 billion settlement from Walmart regarding its involvement in the nationwide opioid crisis.
North Carolina is set to receive part of a $3.1 billion settlement from Walmart regarding its involvement in the nationwide opioid crisis.
 
The Rules Review Commission will consider Thursday two proposals that would restrict access to voting systems information. RRC staff members recommend rejecting both proposals.
The Rules Review Commission will consider Thursday two proposals that would restrict access to voting systems information. RRC staff members recommend rejecting both proposals.
 
The N.C. NAACP is seeking a "writ of mandamus" from the N.C. Supreme Court. It would speed up action in a case targeting state constitutional amendments for voter ID and a lower income tax cap.
The N.C. NAACP is seeking a "writ of mandamus" from the N.C. Supreme Court. It would speed up action in a case targeting state constitutional amendments for voter ID and a lower income tax cap.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses Republican Ted Budd’s victory over Democrat Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses Republican Ted Budd’s victory over Democrat Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.
 
Voters often decry the establishment, calling for outsiders who are not career politicians. But in the state’s 2022 midterms, voters rewarded political experience, with every new member of North Carolina’s congressional delegation
Voters often decry the establishment, calling for outsiders who are not career politicians. But in the state’s 2022 midterms, voters rewarded political experience, with every new member of North Carolina’s congressional delegation
 
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, was elected Tuesday to lead the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, was elected Tuesday to lead the National Republican Congressional Committee.
 
A group representing N.C. bar owners wants the state Appeals Court to revive a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper.
A group representing N.C. bar owners wants the state Appeals Court to revive a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
A federal judge in North Carolina has rejected former top political donor Greg Lindberg's request to end his GPS monitoring. Lindberg is awaiting a new trial on federal fraud and bribery charges.
A federal judge in North Carolina has rejected former top political donor Greg Lindberg's request to end his GPS monitoring. Lindberg is awaiting a new trial on federal fraud and bribery charges.
 
Statewide, a third of North Carolina’s school board seats were on the ballot Tuesday. Republicans had a rough night in many urban races
Statewide, a third of North Carolina’s school board seats were on the ballot Tuesday. Republicans had a rough night in many urban races
 
A new study says North Carolina's certificate of need law has denied the state nearly $1.5 billion in health care investment over the past decade.
A new study says North Carolina's certificate of need law has denied the state nearly $1.5 billion in health care investment over the past decade.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the UNC-Chapel Hill admissions lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses the UNC-Chapel Hill admissions lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
N.C. House and Senate pleased overall with the results of the General Election.
N.C. House and Senate pleased overall with the results of the General Election.
 
In Tuesday’s 2022 midterm elections, Republican candidates came out ahead in the state’s six statewide judicial races.
In Tuesday’s 2022 midterm elections, Republican candidates came out ahead in the state’s six statewide judicial races.
 
North Carolina Republicans captured all seven statewide contests in strong victories in the high profile 2022 midterm election, according to unofficial results from the N.C. Board of Elections.
North Carolina Republicans captured all seven statewide contests in strong victories in the high profile 2022 midterm election, according to unofficial results from the N.C. Board of Elections.
 
Throughout election night, Carolina Journal will be providing up-to-the-minute results from key state and federal races across North Carolina. Check back for regular updates as the evening unfolds.
Throughout election night, Carolina Journal will be providing up-to-the-minute results from key state and federal races across North Carolina. Check back for regular updates as the evening unfolds.
 
The island territory of Guam may be starting the wave.
 
The N.C. State Board of Elections (NCSBE) had an emergency meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Election Day to extend voting for three precincts that had experienced delays.
The N.C. State Board of Elections (NCSBE) had an emergency meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Election Day to extend voting for three precincts that had experienced delays.
 
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