Brooks files for runoff in labor race
Former Labor Commissioner John C. Brooks, who is currently in second place for votes in the Democratic primary for his old job, filed for a runoff Tuesday.
Easley wants public records suit dismissed
State attorneys for Gov. Mike Easley want a lawsuit dismissed that accuses his administration of violating public records law when his staff destroyed e-mails.
General Assembly convenes short session
Along with the state budget, it will consider bills that passed at least one chamber during the 2007 session as well as some new legislation.
Poll: Governor's race even
The starting line will be the same for the two candidates in the governor's race, according to the latest survey by Public Policy Polling.
McLamb named winner in District 4
After counting provisional ballots Tuesday, Johnston County election officials determined Glenn McLamb of Benson was the winner of a tight Democratic primary in the District 4 county commissioner race.
Easley's 'sin taxes' called unlikely
Gov. Mike Easley's plan to give teachers dramatic raises and spend $68 million to reform the mental-health system depends on his ability to sell 'sin tax' increases to the legislature in an election year.
Auditor's report rebukes elections board
The state auditor said today that the State Board of Elections created the appearance of a conflict of interest when it hired the spouse of a top official.
Poll: Council of State races close
The races for open seats for lieutenant governor and state treasurer could be close contests, according to the latest results from Public Policy Polling.
Chapel Hill project elicits lots of concern
Residents tell the Town Council they are concerned about traffic, building height and other issues in proposals for the first phase of the multiple-use development.
Wake budget requests outpace revenue
As County Manager David Cooke prepares the budget he'll propose to Wake commissioners next week, he'll have to negotiate a projected $51.5 million budget gap.
State responds on execution protocol
The Council of State won't budge on its approval of the state's revised execution protocol.
Obama, Clinton campaign in West Virginia
With Clinton heavily favored in today's primary, Obama focuses on the national race.
Ex-Georgia congressman enters race
Declaring that the major party candidates have failed to offer voters real change, former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr jumped into the presidential race Monday under the Libertarian Party banner.
McCain raps Bush on warming, pledges to take lead
John McCain broke with the Bush administration and Republican Party orthodoxy Monday as he not only declared global warming real, but reached out to Democrats and independents with a free-market solution that includes capping carbon-fuel emissions.
Lawmakers push for GI Bill update
Congressional Democrats are pushing what could become the most dramatic expansion of college aid for military veterans since World War II.
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