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Politics & Government

ELECTIONNATIONAL POLITICSSTATE POLITICSUNDER THE DOMEROB CHRISTENSEN
State Politics

NC Gov. Josh Stein asks Congress for $10 billion for Helene relief

NC Gov. Josh Stein asks Congress for $10 billion for Helene relief
Gov. Josh Stein says that the state still needs billions to improve infrastructure, housing and water treatment.
Updated June 11, 2026 at 12:49 AM
State AG sues company over ‘black water’ near an East Durham elementary school
Durham County

State AG sues company over ‘black water’ near an East Durham elementary school

June 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
‘Jaleeyah’s Law,’ named for 13-year-old girl shot and killed in NC, passes House
State Politics

‘Jaleeyah’s Law,’ named for 13-year-old girl shot and killed in NC, passes House

June 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
NC lawmakers pitch new bill banning use of hemp and kratom for everyone under 21
State Politics

NC lawmakers pitch new bill banning use of hemp and kratom for everyone under 21

June 10, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Cosmetology legislation advances in NC House after Senate approval
Under the Dome

Cosmetology legislation advances in NC House after Senate approval

June 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NC legislature votes to freeze property tax assessments for some counties
Politics & Government

NC legislature votes to freeze property tax assessments for some counties

Updated June 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Going to the strip club in NC? Lawmakers propose a $10 door fee
State Politics

Going to the strip club in NC? Lawmakers propose a $10 door fee

Updated June 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Monroe launches probe into allegations involving councilman, 15-year-old boy
Politics & Government

Monroe launches probe into allegations involving councilman, 15-year-old boy

Updated June 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
NC House passes crypto ATM bill to curb scams. Will the Senate take it up?
Business

NC House passes crypto ATM bill to curb scams. Will the Senate take it up?

Updated June 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Judge rules voters known as ‘never residents’ can’t participate in any NC election
Elections

Judge rules voters known as ‘never residents’ can’t participate in any NC election

June 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Property tax hike coming for Durham County homeowners after budget vote
Durham County

Property tax hike coming for Durham County homeowners after budget vote

Updated June 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
GOP Rep. Sarah Stevens resigns from House to focus on NC Supreme Court campaign
Elections

GOP Rep. Sarah Stevens resigns from House to focus on NC Supreme Court campaign

Updated June 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
‘Iryna’s Law’ puts more people in NC’s biggest jails, adds to overcrowding
Politics & Government

‘Iryna’s Law’ puts more people in NC’s biggest jails, adds to overcrowding

Updated June 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
County officials question WakeMed a month after merger announcement. What’s next
Wake County

County officials question WakeMed a month after merger announcement. What’s next

Updated June 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Raleigh passes smaller city budget. Why the tax rate is still going up
Wake County

Raleigh passes smaller city budget. Why the tax rate is still going up

Updated June 9, 2026 at 12:47 PM
A Wake County Library is moving. Why officials prefer keeping it in Raleigh
Wake County

A Wake County Library is moving. Why officials prefer keeping it in Raleigh

Updated June 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
NC says it’s last in the nation in paying prison officers. How can it fill jobs?
Crime

NC says it’s last in the nation in paying prison officers. How can it fill jobs?

Updated June 8, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The SBI could be watching next time you go to Lowes
Politics & Government

The SBI could be watching next time you go to Lowes

Updated June 8, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Durham County Library banned library’s LGBTQ+ Pride display. Then this happened.
Durham County

Durham County Library banned library’s LGBTQ+ Pride display. Then this happened.

Updated June 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM
‘No plate? No problem’: High-tech cameras capture more than license plates
Politics & Government

‘No plate? No problem’: High-tech cameras capture more than license plates

June 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Next time you go to a Lowe’s store in NC, ask yourself who might be watching
Politics & Government

Next time you go to a Lowe’s store in NC, ask yourself who might be watching

June 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Why Durham is betting on Legal Aid to prevent evictions amid rising rent costs
Durham County

Why Durham is betting on Legal Aid to prevent evictions amid rising rent costs

June 8, 2026 at 6:35 AM
A question from Tillis reveals more division between the NC senator and Trump
Under the Dome

A question from Tillis reveals more division between the NC senator and Trump

June 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NC awards grant for ongoing filming of MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games.’ 5 things to know.
Politics & Government

NC awards grant for ongoing filming of MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games.’ 5 things to know.

Updated June 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
No visible tag? Flock's high-tech cameras capture more than license plates
Politics & Government

No visible tag? Flock's high-tech cameras capture more than license plates

June 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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