Benton taking feds' money threat seriously
Under the Dome: The federal government's decision to withhold payment of $175 million for a state mental health program because of concerns that the state had been paying improper claims is a good deal more serious than the governor's senior adviser described it.
Basnight foresees no tax increases this year
Under the Dome: Senate leader Marc Basnight said Wednesday that there won't be any tax increases this year.
Runoff sought in race for labor commissioner
Under the Dome: 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.
Cooper refuses to expand on admissions advice
Under the Dome:Attorney General Roy Cooper has refused to discuss the advisory letter his office sent out last week, which recommended barring illegal immigrants from community colleges.
Mental health report delayed
Under the Dome:A legislative office created to examine the benefit of public programs was ready to give its report last week on the state's mental health services.
Brad Miller (and his wife) are behind Obama
Under the Dome:U.S. Rep. Brad Miller is the latest North Carolina superdelegate to endorse Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president.
State budget surplus likely to top estimates
Under the Dome:State lawmakers may have a fatter budget surplus than they originally thought, though it remains far less than in previous years.
Do celebration plans hint at election outcome?
Under the Dome:Reflecting their strength in the polls, gubernatorial candidates Beverly Perdue, Pat McCrory and Fred Smith plan to party as the elections results come in tonight.
Latino values clear, but the voter rolls are not
Under the Dome:Henry Cisneros says the future of the Democratic Party lies with Latinos.
Political mailer's claims may be challenged in courtroom
Under the Dome:The heated battle between two Republicans for state Sen. Fred Smith's seat in Johnston and Wayne counties may spill into a courtroom.
Voters make swap for primary
Under the Dome:More than 45,000 voters switched party registration this year.
Tutorial pushed for preserving public records
Under the Dome:The managers in charge of state and local government agencies should make sure that employees who handle public records know which ones must be saved, a state advisory committee concluded Wednesday.
Edwards skips the state before primary
Under the Dome:Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton might want to keep an eye on former Sen. John Edwards -- just in case.
Clinton coming to collect Easley endorsement
Under the Dome:Gov. Mike Easley is going to endorse U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, according to Tom Hendrickson, a former state Democratic Party chairman who is a key Clinton supporter in North Carolina.
Cheney to headline a 'high-dollar fundraiser' for GOP
Under the Dome:Vice President Dick Cheney is coming to Raleigh on Monday to raise money that North Carolina Republicans can use to get out the vote.
Wright ad catches more heat
Under the Dome:Howard Dean, chairman of the national Democratic Party, used the occasion to take a shot at Sen. John McCain.
Independent ad will attack Obama in N.C.
Under the Dome:An independent ad campaign attacking Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is expected to air in North Carolina later this month.
Hope to avoid crowds by voting early? Hah!
Under the Dome:One-stop voting is rivaling turnout for a general election.
Conflict resolved, gubernatorial debate is go
Under the Dome:A simmering standoff that threatened to cancel a Democratic debate for governor ended Monday, so voters will have a chance to watch the candidates debate tonight on live television.
Perdue tells liquor industry lobbyist to back off
Under the Dome:Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue's campaign has sent a "cease and desist" letter to an alcohol industry contributor trying to raise money for her campaign.
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