Op-Ed: Rooting for Failure is a Common GOP Theme. It’s Time to Cut it Out.
It is critical that we maintain a free marketplace of ideas with space for good-faith disagreement.
Republican-Led NC Senate Gives Preliminary Approval to Medicaid Expansion After Fighting It for Years
“It does my heart good that even though it took 10 years, you all are there,” Sen. Gladys Robinson, a Guilford County Democrat, said during Wednesday’s debate. “Praise the Lord.”
Buansi Defeats Garson in NC House 56 Race, Phil Berger Jr. Justice Pick Falls Short in Court of Appeals Race
Here are the results of Triangle-wide state House and Senate races, plus results for Republican primaries for seats on the NC Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
State Senate Attempt to Override ‘Free the Smiles Act’ Veto Fails
Every Senate Democrat voted against the veto override, including two who had supported the bill that won bipartisan support in the House and Senate. Sen. Ben Clark, (D-Cumberland) and Sen. Kirk deViere (D-Cumberland), previously voted in favor.
US Supreme Court Denies NC GOP Appeal Over Court-Drawn Congressional Districts
The Supreme Court’s denial means that North Carolina congressional districts are officially set for the 2022 election. Candidate filing ended on Friday.
Raleigh City Councilman Patrick Buffkin Runs for State Senate
Buffkin, who represents North Raleigh in District A, announced his run for NC Senate on Tuesday morning.
NC House Approves a New Redistricting Plan With Some Changes Democrats Wanted, But the Debate Over New Maps Is Not Over
Republican leaders negotiated a deal with Democratic leader Rep. Robert Reives Wednesday. The results were changes in Republicans’ new proposed map to districts in Wake, Buncombe, Cabarrus, and Mecklenburg.
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BREAKING: Congressman David Price to Retire, N.C. Sen. Wiley Nickel Will Run For His Seat
North Carolina Sen. Wiley Nickel (D-Wake County) announced he is running for Congress as longtime U.S. Rep. David Price plans his retirement after more than 30 years in office.
Could a Shift in Philosophy Address Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops?
An analysis of 18 million traffic stops in North Carolina between 2002 and 2013 revealed young Black men were pulled over, searched, and arrested far more than any other group.
Highlights and Lowlights From the General Assembly as Lawmakers Pass 2021 Crossover Deadline
From loosening gun regulations and limiting reproductive rights to targeting public schools and protesters, it’s all happening on Jones Street.
Candidate Questionnaire: Dan Blue, Jr., NCGA Senate
The Republican tax cuts have done nothing to improve the lives of North Carolina families. These cuts have jeopardized our ability to meet the needs of our state, and have driven a grater wedge between the haves and have nots.
Candidate Questionnaire: Dee Watson, NCGA House
Name as it appears on the ballot: Dee Watson Age:47 Party affiliation: Libertarian Campaign website: electdeewatson.org Occupation & employer: Provonix/Statistical Programmer 1. What in your background qualifies you to represent the people of North Carolina effectively? What would you cite as your three biggest career accomplishments? I was a statistician at Duke University for 10…
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