Attorney General

In this file photo, State Sen. Jeff Jackson, D-Mecklenburg, speaks to students while campaigning at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 3, 2021. Jackson faces two other Democrats in the March 5 primary election as he runs for North Carolina attorney general. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

They're a path to becoming governor, but attorney general jobs are now a destination, too

Associated Press

Rather than trying to keep their seats in Congress, two of North Carolina's U.S. representatives are vying for a role closer to home: state attorney general. It's one of the most closely watched attorney general races across the U.S. this year.

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein speaks in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, on Dec. 7, 2022. Stein announced a bid for governor in 2024 on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, with the Democrat pledging to focus on public education, economic opportunity and equality and to provide a sharp contrast with a potential Republican opponent. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Politics & Government

Attorney General Josh Stein announces run for North Carolina governor

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced a bid for governor in 2024 on Wednesday, with the Democrat pledging to focus on public education,…

Science

North Carolina AG To Probe Sources Of 'Forever Chemicals'

Eddie Garcia

The office of the Attorney General of North Carolina is investigating the sources responsible for contaminating drinking water in the southeastern part of…

Courts

North Carolina Supreme Court To Examine Smithfield Payments

Associated Press

North Carolina's highest court will weigh in on whether money paid by the world's largest pork producer for environmental restoration projects should go…