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The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
The U.S. Supreme Court put a temporary halt to a three-judge panel's order to hold special legislative elections later this year, and the top election official in the N.C. House thinks the justices eventually will toss out the off-year election plan
 
A healthy skepticism tends to come in handy. That's especially true when it comes to gauging the merits of a new government program
A healthy skepticism tends to come in handy. That's especially true when it comes to gauging the merits of a new government program
 
State Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, is confident President-elect Trump would overturn any unlawful agreement to fast-track the state's Medicaid program
State Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, is confident President-elect Trump would overturn any unlawful agreement to fast-track the state's Medicaid program
 
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
The 2017 long session of the General Assembly starts Wednesday, and the first day is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a lower court's order requiring the General Assembly to redraw legislative districts by March 15 and holding special legislative elections this year
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a lower court's order requiring the General Assembly to redraw legislative districts by March 15 and holding special legislative elections this year
 
The lead attorney representing landowners in a landmark property rights case says North Carolina residents must know how Gov. Roy Cooper's pick for transportation will handle compensation for the plaintiffs
The lead attorney representing landowners in a landmark property rights case says North Carolina residents must know how Gov. Roy Cooper's pick for transportation will handle compensation for the plaintiffs
 
Let me say this with as much tact and respect as I can muster: If you truly believe that the level of democracy in North Carolina is in any way comparable to the level of democracy in Cuba, then you are either 1) an ignoramus, 2) an unrepentant communist, or 3) a college professor
Let me say this with as much tact and respect as I can muster: If you truly believe that the level of democracy in North Carolina is in any way comparable to the level of democracy in Cuba, then you are either 1) an ignoramus, 2) an unrepentant communist, or 3) a college professor
 
The N.C. General Assembly’s Legislative Research Commission officially endorsed this afternoon a plan to set new standards for the state’s "ainy day" spending reserves
The N.C. General Assembly’s Legislative Research Commission officially endorsed this afternoon a plan to set new standards for the state’s "ainy day" spending reserves
 
Who Is (And Should Be) "In Charge" Of Education In NC?
 
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
Attorneys representing liberal and civil-rights organizations in the Covington Voting Rights Act case cite a controversial study claiming North Carolina is no longer a fully functioning democracy as part of their filing with Chief Justice of the U.S. John Roberts to deny the state’s request
 
NC Public Schools Are Not Internationally Competitive
 
University of North Carolina system officials apparently need a refresher course on the First Amendment
University of North Carolina system officials apparently need a refresher course on the First Amendment
 
Experts are using terms such as "absurd," and "silly" to describe a study, and an opinion column written by one of its founders, that purports North Carolina no longer is a functioning democracy, and that North Korea and Cuba rank higher for electoral integrity than the Tar Heel State
Experts are using terms such as "absurd," and "silly" to describe a study, and an opinion column written by one of its founders, that purports North Carolina no longer is a functioning democracy, and that North Korea and Cuba rank higher for electoral integrity than the Tar Heel State
 
Roy Cooper spent his last few weeks as governor-elect of North Carolina attacking the state legislature for encroaching on the separation of powers, weakening the rule of law, subverting the will of the voters, and hurrying new policies through too quickly, without adequate discussion
Roy Cooper spent his last few weeks as governor-elect of North Carolina attacking the state legislature for encroaching on the separation of powers, weakening the rule of law, subverting the will of the voters, and hurrying new policies through too quickly, without adequate discussion
 
While making calls for consensus, and saying “now is not the time to point fingers,” Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper renewed his challenge to the GOP-dominated legislature to repeal House Bill 2 and expand Medicaid during a Saturday morning inaugural address
While making calls for consensus, and saying “now is not the time to point fingers,” Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper renewed his challenge to the GOP-dominated legislature to repeal House Bill 2 and expand Medicaid during a Saturday morning inaugural address
 
Draft Teacher Turnover Report Shows Improvement
 
In a press release issued late Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper rolled out his request to federal officials to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
In a press release issued late Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper rolled out his request to federal officials to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
A three-judge Superior Court panel has blocked the overhaul of the State Board of Elections until the case can go to trial or unless a higher court overturns a preliminary injunction
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
North Carolina's public schools are in serious trouble, says the incoming superintendent, who expressed a sense of urgency in fixing the system
North Carolina's public schools are in serious trouble, says the incoming superintendent, who expressed a sense of urgency in fixing the system
 
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday he will, by asking Washington to amend the state's Medicaid plan, expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday he will, by asking Washington to amend the state's Medicaid plan, expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act
 
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
The leaders of the General Assembly have sent a letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid
 
A panel of federal judges has denied a request from North Carolina lawmakers to delay an order to redraw state House and Senate districts by no later than March 15 and hold special legislative elections later this year.
A panel of federal judges has denied a request from North Carolina lawmakers to delay an order to redraw state House and Senate districts by no later than March 15 and hold special legislative elections later this year.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper will deliver his inaugural speech Saturday morning even though all of Saturday’s and Sunday’s inaugural festivities have been put on ice
Gov. Roy Cooper will deliver his inaugural speech Saturday morning even though all of Saturday’s and Sunday’s inaugural festivities have been put on ice
 
When did North Carolina become known as North Carolina and acquire its modern shape?
 
Economists on Wednesday said they expected North Carolina's economy to grow somewhat in 2017, but they cautioned against counting on a robust growth during the coming year
Economists on Wednesday said they expected North Carolina's economy to grow somewhat in 2017, but they cautioned against counting on a robust growth during the coming year
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans today to circumvent the Republican-led General Assembly, and expand North Carolina's Medicaid enrollment, possibly by executive order requesting an amendment to the state's Medicaid plan from the Obama administration
 
As a Winter Storm Helena heads toward North Carolina, the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has decided to postpone the inauguration of Gov. Roy Cooper.
As a Winter Storm Helena heads toward North Carolina, the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has decided to postpone the inauguration of Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
In what direction will North Carolina go under a Democratic governor-elect, Roy Cooper, and a Republican General Assembly? There are three possibilities
In what direction will North Carolina go under a Democratic governor-elect, Roy Cooper, and a Republican General Assembly? There are three possibilities
 
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday once again called on the General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2, the state's statute that supersedes a now-repealed Charlotte ordinance that, among other things, requires businesses to allow transgendered people to use the bathroom of their gender identity
 
Hurricane Matthew still sits a couple of days away from the North Carolina coast, and those in its projected path root for the storm to turn to the east
Hurricane Matthew still sits a couple of days away from the North Carolina coast, and those in its projected path root for the storm to turn to the east
 
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
Many state agencies are skirting legislation requiring them to determine whether the regulations they collectively impose are necessary, said Garth Dunklin, chairman of the state Rules Review Commission
 
National Medicaid policy analysts and North Carolina legislative leaders believe Gov. Roy Cooper has taken an extremely unwise course to expand the state's Medicaid rolls
National Medicaid policy analysts and North Carolina legislative leaders believe Gov. Roy Cooper has taken an extremely unwise course to expand the state's Medicaid rolls
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who took the oath of office just after midnight on New Year’s Day, will be formally inaugurated during a 10 a.m. Saturday ceremony in front of the State Archives Building, weather permitting
 
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