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State Attorney General Josh Stein’s office is willing to go along with a delay in implementing a $1.7 billion school funding order. A court filing from Stein’s office Tuesday morning marked the latest development in the long-running Leandro lawsuit.
State Attorney General Josh Stein’s office is willing to go along with a delay in implementing a $1.7 billion school funding order. A court filing from Stein’s office Tuesday morning marked the latest development in the long-running Leandro lawsuit.
 
In a change of direction, former Cumberland County Sen. Wesley Meredith will run for a seat in the state House. He initially planned to run for a newly drawn state Senate seat that includes part of Cumberland and all of GOP-rich Moore County.
In a change of direction, former Cumberland County Sen. Wesley Meredith will run for a seat in the state House. He initially planned to run for a newly drawn state Senate seat that includes part of Cumberland and all of GOP-rich Moore County.
 
Before agreeing to a schedule for adjourning this year’s legislative work, state lawmakers rejected one final push from Democrats to consider Medicaid expansion.
Before agreeing to a schedule for adjourning this year’s legislative work, state lawmakers rejected one final push from Democrats to consider Medicaid expansion.
 
With N.C. Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Henderson, set to announce a run for North Carolina's westernmost congressional district, NC-14, dominos are already starting to fall in one large western GOP county.
With N.C. Sen. Chuck Edwards, R-Henderson, set to announce a run for North Carolina's westernmost congressional district, NC-14, dominos are already starting to fall in one large western GOP county.
 
State Auditor Beth Wood is questioning a plan by the Local Government Commission to sell bonds to buy the assets of the Bald Head Island Transportation System, saying the body needs to verify system valuation before placing the applications on the agenda.
State Auditor Beth Wood is questioning a plan by the Local Government Commission to sell bonds to buy the assets of the Bald Head Island Transportation System, saying the body needs to verify system valuation before placing the applications on the agenda.
 
Both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly passed an adjournment resolution Monday evening, Nov. 29, coming amid a flurry of other measures making their way through the legislature.
Both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly passed an adjournment resolution Monday evening, Nov. 29, coming amid a flurry of other measures making their way through the legislature.
 
The N.C. Senate on Monday, Nov. 29, passed a bill that would ban county boards of elections from accepting private donations to conduct election services or hire election workers. Senators approved Senate Bill 725 by a vote of 27-19.
The N.C. Senate on Monday, Nov. 29, passed a bill that would ban county boards of elections from accepting private donations to conduct election services or hire election workers. Senators approved Senate Bill 725 by a vote of 27-19.
 
Susan Fisher, D-Buncombe, will officially retire from office at the end of this year.
Susan Fisher, D-Buncombe, will officially retire from office at the end of this year.
 
On Tuesday, state Sen. Chuck Edwards, who currently represents Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania counties, is expected to announce his candidacy for the newly configured 14th Congressional District.
On Tuesday, state Sen. Chuck Edwards, who currently represents Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania counties, is expected to announce his candidacy for the newly configured 14th Congressional District.
 
Three former N.C. Supreme Court justices, all Republicans, are urging the current court not to move forward with forcibly removing colleagues from a high-profile voter ID case.
Three former N.C. Supreme Court justices, all Republicans, are urging the current court not to move forward with forcibly removing colleagues from a high-profile voter ID case.
 
State Controller Linda Combs is going to court to block a recent ruling in the long-running Leandro school funding case.
State Controller Linda Combs is going to court to block a recent ruling in the long-running Leandro school funding case.
 
If the state Supreme Court decides to remove two Republican justices from hearing a high-profile case involving voter ID, the court also should remove Democratic Justice Anita Earls. That’s according to a new motion filed Wednesday in the case.
If the state Supreme Court decides to remove two Republican justices from hearing a high-profile case involving voter ID, the court also should remove Democratic Justice Anita Earls. That’s according to a new motion filed Wednesday in the case.
 
Two out of three adults in North Carolina (68%) say the coronavirus pandemic won’t prevent them from traveling during the holiday season.
Two out of three adults in North Carolina (68%) say the coronavirus pandemic won’t prevent them from traveling during the holiday season.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has signed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics bill into law.
Governor Roy Cooper has signed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics bill into law.
 
With an ever-expanding federal government, the U.S. has fallen out of the top five countries for economic freedom, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute.
With an ever-expanding federal government, the U.S. has fallen out of the top five countries for economic freedom, according to a new report from the Fraser Institute.
 
Many North Carolinians breathed a sigh of relief last week when the GOP-led legislature and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper came to terms on a budget for the new biennium.
Many North Carolinians breathed a sigh of relief last week when the GOP-led legislature and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper came to terms on a budget for the new biennium.
 
Having trouble getting a hair appointment or other services? There are three bills sitting in the Senate Rules Committee that sponsors say would loosen bureaucratic red tape for some small service businesses.
Having trouble getting a hair appointment or other services? There are three bills sitting in the Senate Rules Committee that sponsors say would loosen bureaucratic red tape for some small service businesses.
 
New legislative election maps would give Republicans an advantage in the 2022 elections.
New legislative election maps would give Republicans an advantage in the 2022 elections.
 
The Town of East Laurinburg’s charter hangs in the balance as the Local Government Commission recently voted unanimously to impound the town’s books and assume full control of its finances due to misappropriation of funds.
The Town of East Laurinburg’s charter hangs in the balance as the Local Government Commission recently voted unanimously to impound the town’s books and assume full control of its finances due to misappropriation of funds.
 
Lawmakers are asking big questions about the state program that puts federal dollars into the hands of renters facing eviction during the pandemic.
Lawmakers are asking big questions about the state program that puts federal dollars into the hands of renters facing eviction during the pandemic.
 
President Joe Biden’s approval rating in North Carolina has taken a beating since the first quarter of the year, with just 39% of North Carolinians approving of him today, compared to 57% who disapprove.
President Joe Biden’s approval rating in North Carolina has taken a beating since the first quarter of the year, with just 39% of North Carolinians approving of him today, compared to 57% who disapprove.
 
The last puzzle pieces of a new budget are finally coming together, as both the House and the Senate passed the $25.9 billion budget for the biennium. It is now headed to Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced earlier this week that he intends to sign it.
The last puzzle pieces of a new budget are finally coming together, as both the House and the Senate passed the $25.9 billion budget for the biennium. It is now headed to Gov. Roy Cooper, who announced earlier this week that he intends to sign it.
 
State Senate Republicans have landed their top two recruits for two newly-drawn Wake County Senate seats that are critical to GOP efforts to win a supermajority in the Senate in 2022.
State Senate Republicans have landed their top two recruits for two newly-drawn Wake County Senate seats that are critical to GOP efforts to win a supermajority in the Senate in 2022.
 
The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees as lawmakers look to wrap up a drawn-out legislative session.
The N.C. legislature passed the Accountability and Fair Play in Athletics on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The conference report for this bill is one of several policy measures working its way quickly through committees as lawmakers look to wrap up a drawn-out legislative session.
 
Leadership or staff from the company contracted to operate the state’s liquor warehouse and delivery system won’t meet with lawmakers to explain why N.C. ABC stores around the state have so many empty shelves.
Leadership or staff from the company contracted to operate the state’s liquor warehouse and delivery system won’t meet with lawmakers to explain why N.C. ABC stores around the state have so many empty shelves.
 
Rampant inflation, supply chain issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t dampening the Christmas spirit at the international Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse.
Rampant inflation, supply chain issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t dampening the Christmas spirit at the international Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse.
 
The N.C. General Assembly is expected to being voting Tuesday on the newly-released 2021-23 conference budget.
The N.C. General Assembly is expected to being voting Tuesday on the newly-released 2021-23 conference budget.
 
Amid the shopping bags, holiday music, and twinkle lights, smash and grab crime videos are plaguing the retail season this year.
Amid the shopping bags, holiday music, and twinkle lights, smash and grab crime videos are plaguing the retail season this year.
 
While a bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina passed a House committee last week, odds are heavily against it passing the full General Assembly before the session ends.
While a bill that would legalize sports betting across North Carolina passed a House committee last week, odds are heavily against it passing the full General Assembly before the session ends.
 
State Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, has moved his permanent residence from Richmond County to his second home in the Pinehurst area of Moore County to run for the newly-drawn state Senate District 21, which will include all of GOP-rich Moore County, and much of Cumberland County.
State Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, has moved his permanent residence from Richmond County to his second home in the Pinehurst area of Moore County to run for the newly-drawn state Senate District 21, which will include all of GOP-rich Moore County, and much of Cumberland County.
 
A N.C. company looking to bring a lithium mine to Gaston County is facing pushback from environmental groups, despite a deal already in place to use the mine’s products for electric vehicle batteries.
A N.C. company looking to bring a lithium mine to Gaston County is facing pushback from environmental groups, despite a deal already in place to use the mine’s products for electric vehicle batteries.
 
It has been a long time since I lived on Hillock Drive, which runs off North Hills Drive near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. My parents moved there with their two children, Joy and Brad, in 1971. I came along two years later as, my mom says, their “postscript.”
It has been a long time since I lived on Hillock Drive, which runs off North Hills Drive near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. My parents moved there with their two children, Joy and Brad, in 1971. I came along two years later as, my mom says, their “postscript.”
 
Sources connected to the North Carolina House and the North Carolina Senate confirmed to CJ that they have firm commitments from enough Democrats in both chambers of the General Assembly to pass a final compromise with enough votes that Gov. Roy Cooper will either have to sign the budget or allow it
Sources connected to the North Carolina House and the North Carolina Senate confirmed to CJ that they have firm commitments from enough Democrats in both chambers of the General Assembly to pass a final compromise with enough votes that Gov. Roy Cooper will either have to sign the budget or allow it
 
As the United States moves to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries effective Monday, Raleigh actress Lauren Kennedy-Brady and her family are stuck in limbo halfway around the world.
As the United States moves to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries effective Monday, Raleigh actress Lauren Kennedy-Brady and her family are stuck in limbo halfway around the world.
 
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