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After lying dormant for over four months, a Parents Bill of Rights is once again on the move in the North Carolina General Assembly.
After lying dormant for over four months, a Parents Bill of Rights is once again on the move in the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
The Louisiana State Legislature passed a bill banning the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, and sex change operations on children, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk.
The Louisiana State Legislature passed a bill banning the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, and sex change operations on children, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk.
 
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.
 
What’s the difference between a protest and a riot? It is a legitimate question since our legislature recently passed an anti-riot bill.
What’s the difference between a protest and a riot? It is a legitimate question since our legislature recently passed an anti-riot bill.
 
North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham is defecting from the Democratic Party, joining the GOP, and delivering Republicans supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature.
North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham is defecting from the Democratic Party, joining the GOP, and delivering Republicans supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature.
 
It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
 
Die-hard politicos, pundits and partisans waited into early morning hours before getting real clarity on election winners and losers.
Die-hard politicos, pundits and partisans waited into early morning hours before getting real clarity on election winners and losers.
 
Elections have consequences, as we know all too well. This year’s November 8th midyear elections could prove to be among the most consequential on both the federal and state levels.
Elections have consequences, as we know all too well. This year’s November 8th midyear elections could prove to be among the most consequential on both the federal and state levels.
 
There’s nothing better than curling up with some great fiction and a glass of sweet tea. But who would have suspected that fiction is transcripts of the January 6th House committee hearings?
There’s nothing better than curling up with some great fiction and a glass of sweet tea. But who would have suspected that fiction is transcripts of the January 6th House committee hearings?
 
1.4 million voters cast ballots in N.C. May 17, a 20% turnout.
 
The General Assembly has voted to adjourn on Friday, July 1 to a date certain, meaning the 2021-2023 legislative biennium will not formally come to an end on Friday.
The General Assembly has voted to adjourn on Friday, July 1 to a date certain, meaning the 2021-2023 legislative biennium will not formally come to an end on Friday.
 
A wearied North Carolina faces a third year of the pandemic with resignation and hope.
A wearied North Carolina faces a third year of the pandemic with resignation and hope.
 
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.
 
Yesterday, the United States witnessed a medical miracle: The first doses of a COVID vaccine were administered to frontline workers across the country.
Yesterday, the United States witnessed a medical miracle: The first doses of a COVID vaccine were administered to frontline workers across the country.
 
How would you describe the year 2019? I’ve pondered the just-right descriptive adjective and finally settled on the seldom used but highly appropriate word quarrelsome.
How would you describe the year 2019? I’ve pondered the just-right descriptive adjective and finally settled on the seldom used but highly appropriate word quarrelsome.
 
What do North Carolina voters think of the job Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has done over his first two and a half years in the office? The signals are mixed at the moment.
What do North Carolina voters think of the job Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has done over his first two and a half years in the office? The signals are mixed at the moment.
 
The Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion 2019-20 budget amid sharp rhetoric that broke along partisan and regional divides.
The Senate passed its version of a $23.9 billion 2019-20 budget amid sharp rhetoric that broke along partisan and regional divides.
 
Our legislature has been in session since January 30th and at last count 17 bills had been approved by both houses of the legislature and sent to Governor Cooper’s desk for approval or veto.
Our legislature has been in session since January 30th and at last count 17 bills had been approved by both houses of the legislature and sent to Governor Cooper’s desk for approval or veto.
 
Speculation has begun over who might run in a special election to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, whose death Sunday left the 3rd U.S. Congressional District seat vacant.
Speculation has begun over who might run in a special election to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, whose death Sunday left the 3rd U.S. Congressional District seat vacant.
 
Lawmakers return to Raleigh next week for the 2019 session of the North Carolina General Assembly.
Lawmakers return to Raleigh next week for the 2019 session of the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
No self-respecting columnist passes up the obligatory prediction column the first week of the year. So here goes mine
No self-respecting columnist passes up the obligatory prediction column the first week of the year. So here goes mine
 
The nearly two-year battle over the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement may come to a close soon with the General Assembly essentially handing Gov. Roy Cooper a victory in the separation-of-powers struggle
The nearly two-year battle over the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement may come to a close soon with the General Assembly essentially handing Gov. Roy Cooper a victory in the separation-of-powers struggle
 
Lawmakers are developing rules for the freshly passed voter ID constitutional amendment
 
When it comes to giving parents more control over where their children attend elementary and secondary school, North Carolina has become a national leader
When it comes to giving parents more control over where their children attend elementary and secondary school, North Carolina has become a national leader
 
Now that Democrats have erased the GOP's veto-proof majorities for the 2019 legislative session, Republican lawmakers could try to rush initiatives through a lame duck legislative session scheduled for Nov. 27, a top political observer says
Now that Democrats have erased the GOP's veto-proof majorities for the 2019 legislative session, Republican lawmakers could try to rush initiatives through a lame duck legislative session scheduled for Nov. 27, a top political observer says
 
The 2018 midterm was one of the most interesting elections held in our state. While there wasn't the "blue wave" many had predicted, this was a change election
The 2018 midterm was one of the most interesting elections held in our state. While there wasn't the "blue wave" many had predicted, this was a change election
 
Debate got testy Friday, April 27, as the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting discussed two House-passed bills awaiting action in the Senate
Debate got testy Friday, April 27, as the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting discussed two House-passed bills awaiting action in the Senate
 
With the nation split down the middle on myriad issues, political parties are operating - or not - in a toxic atmosphere
With the nation split down the middle on myriad issues, political parties are operating - or not - in a toxic atmosphere
 
As the New Year unfolds there are at least a dozen leaders likely to play a big role in public policy issues in 2018
As the New Year unfolds there are at least a dozen leaders likely to play a big role in public policy issues in 2018
 
According to initial voting returns, Republican legislators seem likely to keep clear control of the North Carolina General Assembly, losing one seat overall in the House of Representatives but gaining a seat in the Senate
According to initial voting returns, Republican legislators seem likely to keep clear control of the North Carolina General Assembly, losing one seat overall in the House of Representatives but gaining a seat in the Senate
 
Regardless of the ultimate outcome of the governor's race, North Carolina will continue its role as one of the nation's leading practitioners of conservative reform and innovation
Regardless of the ultimate outcome of the governor's race, North Carolina will continue its role as one of the nation's leading practitioners of conservative reform and innovation
 
If Attorney General Roy Cooper's election day lead over incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory eventually becomes a victory, the incoming Democrat will face an incredibly difficult challenge in pushing any of his agenda through a GOP-dominated General Assembly, election analysts say
If Attorney General Roy Cooper's election day lead over incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory eventually becomes a victory, the incoming Democrat will face an incredibly difficult challenge in pushing any of his agenda through a GOP-dominated General Assembly, election analysts say
 
A stunning election night ended with several election races - including the contest for governor - unresolved, even as Republicans Donald Trump and Richard Burr scored significant victories and the GOP retained its supermajority status in the General Assembly
A stunning election night ended with several election races - including the contest for governor - unresolved, even as Republicans Donald Trump and Richard Burr scored significant victories and the GOP retained its supermajority status in the General Assembly
 
The future for our state and the nation will be determined by the 2016 elections and North Carolina voters will have a big voice on both levels
The future for our state and the nation will be determined by the 2016 elections and North Carolina voters will have a big voice on both levels
 
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