Bill to deannex Greensboro properties passes NC House
A property tax dispute in Guilford County has reached the NC Senate — and it could change how Greensboro's borders are drawn.
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N.C. House passes bill changing local election processes in Caswell, Randolph counties
House Bill 58 started out at as one page, only affecting local government term limits for the small town of Kittrell. But since going to the Senate a few weeks ago, a number of additions have been made, changing election processes for five counties — in some cases, despite the wishes of the local officials who live there.
Forsyth County seeks clarity from state about whether adopted siblings can marry
Forsyth County is asking state lawmakers for help after a real-life case raised unexpected legal questions.
Tutoring, security and teacher pay among Guilford County Schools' proposed legislative priorities
The list contains 18 requests. Some of them are monetary, like providing $5 million to Guilford County Schools to sustain a high-dosage tutoring program, where tutors meet with students in small groups multiple times a week.
Majority of North Carolina private school vouchers go to white students and religious schools
As of the first week of January, the state has disbursed about $124 million in private school vouchers, also known as Opportunity Scholarships, for the 2024-2025 school year.
Legislators tell Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to hire a lobbyist
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board members and district leaders met with local legislators this week. But while education officials pitched the need for statewide systemic change, representatives said they were there to talk money — not philosophy.
North Carolina Senate leader Berger names Ulm next chief of staff
Currently Berger's deputy chief of staff for policy and budget, Kolt Ulm joined Berger's office in 2013 and has held a number of positions.
N.C. House budget writer Saine says he'll leave legislature next month
Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber's ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly.
N.C. Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons to step down
Rep. Clemmons is resigning from her position to take a job in the University of North Carolina system.
North Carolina's restrictions on public mask-wearing are now law after some key revisions
North Carolina's contentious restrictions on public mask-wearing became law on Thursday after GOP lawmakers successfully overrode a veto by the state's Democratic governor.