Public school districts throughout North Carolina are scrambling to meet legislative mandates for smaller elementary class sizes.
Roy Cooper and Josh Stein are both Democrats who won major offices in last year's election. Now they have something else in common - cutbacks courtesy of the Republican-led legislature.
Increased efforts to discourage human trafficking in North Carolina are among one of nearly 30 additional bills that Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law.
The House voted Thursday for legislation directing the State Treasurer's Office to avoid investments in these companies and divest when necessary.
The General Assembly has officially completed this year's work session after more than eight months on the job. It was the longest legislative session since 2001.
The Senate has unveiled their version of the North Carolina budget, which spends less on operating government than the House proposal and allocates more money for potential fiscal emergencies.
Black lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly say they'll file legislation next year requiring some or all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras.
Congresswoman Alma Adams has been sworn in and will represent the 12th congressional district, which includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem High Point, and Charlotte.