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The North Carolina General Assembly has returned to work six months after it wrapped up a landmark session in 2023, and quickly received a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
North Carolina legislators return to adjust the budget and consider other issues
The North Carolina General Assembly is returning to regular business six months after it wrapped up a landmark session in 2023. The House and Senate planned to gavel in daily floor meetings at midday Wednesday.
Guilford GOP picks House District 59 nominee Branson to replace Hardister
A committee of the Guilford County Republican Party this week chose former county commissioner Alan Branson to fill the vacant State House District 59 seat.
Appeals panel won't order North Carolina Senate redistricting lines to be redrawn
A federal appeals court declined Thursday to order North Carolina legislators to redraw some state Senate districts, rejecting arguments that clear evidence has been presented showing Republican manipulation of boundaries means Black voters there are prevented from electing their favored candidates.
NC House Committee on Education Reform recommends changes to teacher pay, performance grades
The state House Select Committee on Education Reform approved a report on Monday addressing issues related to teacher compensation, school performance grades, and more.
In close primary race, trailing North Carolina legislator files election protests
A veteran North Carolina legislator trailing in his primary election has filed formal protests.
North Carolina judges block elections board changes pushed by Republicans that weaken governor
North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature unlawfully tried to seize from the governor the power to choose election board members in the battleground state, trial judges ruled while saying portion
Departures of Faircloth, Hardister create open seats in Guilford County state House races
Many Guilford County residents will get new representation in the state House with the departures of two long-serving members.
Federal judges sound hesitant to overturn ruling on North Carolina Senate redistricting
An appeals court on Thursday weighed a plea to halt the use of two new North Carolina state Senate districts starting this year on arguments the boundaries approved by the Republican-controlled leg
North Carolina lawmakers say video gambling machine legislation could resurface this year
Interest in authorizing more casinos in North Carolina during this year's upcoming legislative session appears tamped down based on comments from top General Assembly leaders.