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Democrat legislators would not protect children, so referendum called by public petition
Published: Monday, March 30th, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By: John Steed
Democrat legislators would not protect children, so referendum called by public petition
 
After a series of social media posts highlighting controversial books distributed in the Chapel Hill‒Carrboro City Schools libraries, state House Majority Leader Brenden Jones and House Republicans called a hearing for the House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform
After a series of social media posts highlighting controversial books distributed in the Chapel Hill‒Carrboro City Schools libraries, state House Majority Leader Brenden Jones and House Republicans called a hearing for the House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform
 
obtains court order blocking funds from O'Rork and Soros PAC
Published: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 @ 8:31 am By: John Steed
obtains court order blocking funds from O'Rork and Soros PAC
 
Legislators adopted a new definition of antisemitism this week
Legislators disagreed during North Carolina’s recent round of redistricting on whether the General Assembly had to conduct a racially polarized voting analysis.
Legislators disagreed during North Carolina’s recent round of redistricting on whether the General Assembly had to conduct a racially polarized voting analysis.
 
North Carolina's legislative leaders and the state Department of Health and Human Services split over a proposed preliminary injunction of a new law dealing with gender transition surgeries for minors.
North Carolina's legislative leaders and the state Department of Health and Human Services split over a proposed preliminary injunction of a new law dealing with gender transition surgeries for minors.
 
Two federal lawsuits challenged North Carolina's new elections law on the same day legislators enacted the law over Gov. Roy Cooper's veto.
Two federal lawsuits challenged North Carolina's new elections law on the same day legislators enacted the law over Gov. Roy Cooper's veto.
 
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
North Carolina Legislators Now Exempt from Public Records Thanks to New Budget Addition
 
Pennsylvania GOP legislators blocked millions of dollars in funding for the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school in the wake of the university’s tepid response to anti-Semitism on its campus.
Published: Sunday, January 14th, 2024 @ 9:10 am By: Daily Wire
Pennsylvania GOP legislators blocked millions of dollars in funding for the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school in the wake of the university’s tepid response to anti-Semitism on its campus.
 
Legislators added a provision to the state budget that would make them functionally exempt from public records law
Legislators added a provision to the state budget that would make them functionally exempt from public records law
 
12 Dems walk out on House resolution; 4 Dems in Senate refuse to sign statement
12 Dems walk out on House resolution; 4 Dems in Senate refuse to sign statement
 
Democratic legislators in California are pushing to establish diversity audits of gubernatorial appointments.
Democratic legislators in California are pushing to establish diversity audits of gubernatorial appointments.
 
Texas program should serve as a cautionary tale for North Carolina legislators debating $1.4 billion in funding for NCInnovation
Texas program should serve as a cautionary tale for North Carolina legislators debating $1.4 billion in funding for NCInnovation
 
Those who follow our legislature know that each session usually has one or two initiatives for which it becomes known.
Those who follow our legislature know that each session usually has one or two initiatives for which it becomes known.
 
State legislative leaders have signed onto a "joint stipulation" that addresses two points of contention in a federal lawsuit attacking North Carolina's new abortion law.
State legislative leaders have signed onto a "joint stipulation" that addresses two points of contention in a federal lawsuit attacking North Carolina's new abortion law.
 
Republican legislators take paid vacation with no one to blame for budget impasse but themselves; Enactment of Medicaid Expansion and teacher raises hang in balance
Republican legislators take paid vacation with no one to blame for budget impasse but themselves; Enactment of Medicaid Expansion and teacher raises hang in balance
 
Bipartisan Calls from Public Education Leaders in 40 School Districts Across the State Urge Legislators to Invest in Public Schools
Bipartisan Calls from Public Education Leaders in 40 School Districts Across the State Urge Legislators to Invest in Public Schools
 
On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he would not defend his state over a new abortion law legislators passed in May.
On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, said he would not defend his state over a new abortion law legislators passed in May.
 
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
A House bill requiring North Carolina public schools to teach students a unit on the Civil Rights Movement has found widespread bipartisan support among state legislators.
 
Willis is leftwing hack who is targeting Trump with political prosecution
Published: Friday, August 18th, 2023 @ 3:38 pm By: John Steed
Willis is leftwing hack who is targeting Trump with political prosecution
 
Bipartisan Calls from Public Education Leaders Across the State Urge Legislators to Invest in Public Schools, Stop Unaccountable Voucher Expansion
Bipartisan Calls from Public Education Leaders Across the State Urge Legislators to Invest in Public Schools, Stop Unaccountable Voucher Expansion
 
On Wednesday, Sen. Natalie Murdock, D-Durham, was among state legislators in attendance at a White House gathering ahead of the one year anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
On Wednesday, Sen. Natalie Murdock, D-Durham, was among state legislators in attendance at a White House gathering ahead of the one year anniversary of the Dobbs decision.
 
This week, North Carolina House legislators concurred with Senate changes to a bill legalizing sports gambling in the state, advancing the legislation to Governor Roy Cooper’s desk. Cooper has indicated he will sign it into law.
This week, North Carolina House legislators concurred with Senate changes to a bill legalizing sports gambling in the state, advancing the legislation to Governor Roy Cooper’s desk. Cooper has indicated he will sign it into law.
 
Professional Sports Organizations, Legislators and Advocates Join Governor for Historic Bill Signing
Professional Sports Organizations, Legislators and Advocates Join Governor for Historic Bill Signing
 
Republican legislators and officials in Kansas have reported receiving “cryptic” letters containing white powder since Friday, with some officials speculating they are politically motivated.
Published: Sunday, July 16th, 2023 @ 7:03 am By: Daily Wire
Republican legislators and officials in Kansas have reported receiving “cryptic” letters containing white powder since Friday, with some officials speculating they are politically motivated.
 
A Republican California lawmaker warned families to escape from the Golden State after legislators advanced a bill on Tuesday that would accuse parents of child abuse if they refuse to “affirm” their children’s so-called gender identity.
Published: Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 @ 7:00 pm By: Daily Wire
A Republican California lawmaker warned families to escape from the Golden State after legislators advanced a bill on Tuesday that would accuse parents of child abuse if they refuse to “affirm” their children’s so-called gender identity.
 
RALEIGH: On May 23, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to all state legislators in the House and Senate urging them to make meaningful investments in North Carolina’s public schools, students and teachers and stop their plans to dismantle public education
RALEIGH: On May 23, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to all state legislators in the House and Senate urging them to make meaningful investments in North Carolina’s public schools, students and teachers and stop their plans to dismantle public education
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Gov. Roy Cooper’s campaign to convince Republican legislators to flip their votes on an abortion bill.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Gov. Roy Cooper’s campaign to convince Republican legislators to flip their votes on an abortion bill.
 
DeSantis now boasts endorsements from state legislators in a third early-nominating state as enthusiasm for our Great American Comeback continues to grow
Published: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 @ 12:38 pm By: ENC NOW
DeSantis now boasts endorsements from state legislators in a third early-nominating state as enthusiasm for our Great American Comeback continues to grow
 
Gov. Cooper outlines devastating impacts of Republican legislature’s schemes to give vouchers to millionaires, defund public schools and push culture wars in the classroom and urges North Carolinians to contact their legislators to protect public schools
Gov. Cooper outlines devastating impacts of Republican legislature’s schemes to give vouchers to millionaires, defund public schools and push culture wars in the classroom and urges North Carolinians to contact their legislators to protect public schools
 
The North Carolina General Assembly is set to take up the veto override of SB20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, much to the chagrin of Gov. Roy Cooper, who has conducted a pressure campaign in an attempt to swing legislators.
The North Carolina General Assembly is set to take up the veto override of SB20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act, much to the chagrin of Gov. Roy Cooper, who has conducted a pressure campaign in an attempt to swing legislators.
 
57% of North Carolinians support legislation to prohibit abortions after the first trimester, with exceptions.
57% of North Carolinians support legislation to prohibit abortions after the first trimester, with exceptions.
 
RALEIGH: On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper released a video outlining the devastating impact Senate Bill 20 would have on women’s reproductive health in North Carolina and calling on several Republican legislators to keep their campaign promises to protect women’s health.
RALEIGH: On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper released a video outlining the devastating impact Senate Bill 20 would have on women’s reproductive health in North Carolina and calling on several Republican legislators to keep their campaign promises to protect women’s health.
 
Biology versus politics debated by state legislators as female athletes prepare to testify in Wednesday's second day of meetings.
Biology versus politics debated by state legislators as female athletes prepare to testify in Wednesday's second day of meetings.
 
On Monday afternoon Jones sent a letter to legislators saying "We welcome the opportunity to testify on this topic, concerns raised about the SBI and the consequences of the General Assembly’s efforts to remove normal oversight of the Bureau."
On Monday afternoon Jones sent a letter to legislators saying "We welcome the opportunity to testify on this topic, concerns raised about the SBI and the consequences of the General Assembly’s efforts to remove normal oversight of the Bureau."
 
3 Democrat legislators were part of anti-gun mob that stormed the capitol
Published: Thursday, April 6th, 2023 @ 8:34 pm By: John Steed
3 Democrat legislators were part of anti-gun mob that stormed the capitol
 
St. Louis clinic staff lied to legislators about procedures
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2023 @ 9:22 pm By: John Steed
St. Louis clinic staff lied to legislators about procedures
 
Caucus Will Be Open To Republican Legislators Under Age 41
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 @ 1:11 am By: ENC NOW
Caucus Will Be Open To Republican Legislators Under Age 41
 
On Wednesday, North Carolina legislators took a step toward repealing the literacy test requirement from the N.C. Constitution. Legislators heard House Bill 44 in the Judiciary 2 committee Wednesday. The bill would place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 general election ballot.
On Wednesday, North Carolina legislators took a step toward repealing the literacy test requirement from the N.C. Constitution. Legislators heard House Bill 44 in the Judiciary 2 committee Wednesday. The bill would place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 general election ballot.
 

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