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Politics & Government

ELECTIONNATIONAL POLITICSSTATE POLITICSUNDER THE DOMEROB CHRISTENSEN
Education

How effective are NC charter schools? Researchers to take a deep look at them

How effective are NC charter schools? Researchers to take a deep look at them
Research group says it will tell North Carolina charter school leaders what they need to hear, not what they want to hear.
June 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
NC audit finds some NC unemployment issues persist + feds warn of fraud crackdown
State Politics

NC audit finds some NC unemployment issues persist + feds warn of fraud crackdown

Updated June 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
NC Senate leader Berger, Speaker Hall now in final talks about overdue state budget
Politics & Government

NC Senate leader Berger, Speaker Hall now in final talks about overdue state budget

Updated June 19, 2026 at 12:46 PM
NC Senate moves Medicaid bill tightening oversight, restoring some access
State Politics

NC Senate moves Medicaid bill tightening oversight, restoring some access

Updated June 19, 2026 at 12:46 AM
More than 250,000 in NC may lose Medicaid coverage under new work requirements
Politics & Government

More than 250,000 in NC may lose Medicaid coverage under new work requirements

June 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NCDOT plans safe crossings for endangered red wolves and lots of other animals
North Carolina

NCDOT plans safe crossings for endangered red wolves and lots of other animals

Updated June 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Now two powerful NC politicians say Raleigh would be a good MLB expansion city
Politics & Government

Now two powerful NC politicians say Raleigh would be a good MLB expansion city

June 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Wake town’s concerts a boon for some businesses, a nuisance for others. What’s next?
Wake County

Wake town’s concerts a boon for some businesses, a nuisance for others. What’s next?

Updated June 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Some NC employees get Juneteenth off. Here’s who gets a paid holiday
Asked & Answered

Some NC employees get Juneteenth off. Here’s who gets a paid holiday

Updated June 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM
NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July
State Politics

NC state employees’ health plan faces big changes. Here’s what’s coming in July

Updated June 18, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Could a developer build a hyperscale data center in Raleigh? Technically, yes.
Wake County

Could a developer build a hyperscale data center in Raleigh? Technically, yes.

June 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM
No movement on elections bill + constitutional amendments on marijuana use
Politics & Government

No movement on elections bill + constitutional amendments on marijuana use

June 18, 2026 at 6:30 AM
NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?
State Politics

NC has a strict, decades-old ban on coastal seawalls. Will lawmakers repeal it?

June 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NC Senate bill would grant state auditor access to SBI, prosecutors
State Politics

NC Senate bill would grant state auditor access to SBI, prosecutors

Updated June 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
NC ethics commission dismisses complaint of sexually harassing texts from Mike Causey
State Politics

NC ethics commission dismisses complaint of sexually harassing texts from Mike Causey

Updated June 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NC Gov. Josh Stein warns against use of ‘threats’ in I-77 toll lanes fight
Politics & Government

NC Gov. Josh Stein warns against use of ‘threats’ in I-77 toll lanes fight

June 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Cabarrus commissioner says Juneteenth is ‘based on a lie,’ drawing backlash
North Carolina

Cabarrus commissioner says Juneteenth is ‘based on a lie,’ drawing backlash

June 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM
NC House passes a new bill about property taxes, with more legislation to come
Politics & Government

NC House passes a new bill about property taxes, with more legislation to come

June 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
If summertime means a trip to the North Carolina DMV, these tips can help
Politics & Government

If summertime means a trip to the North Carolina DMV, these tips can help

June 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM
NC Republicans advance sweeping elections bill with new auditor powers. What to know
Politics & Government

NC Republicans advance sweeping elections bill with new auditor powers. What to know

Updated June 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Controversial elections bill draws protesters + vehicle safety changes
Politics & Government

Controversial elections bill draws protesters + vehicle safety changes

Updated June 17, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Apex downtown Fourth of July celebration canceled amid construction woes
Wake County

Apex downtown Fourth of July celebration canceled amid construction woes

June 17, 2026 at 9:39 AM
New NC center for people in crisis will provide alternative to hospital and jail
Orange County

New NC center for people in crisis will provide alternative to hospital and jail

June 17, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Durham police getting new drones, cameras — and strict rules on how to use them
Durham County

Durham police getting new drones, cameras — and strict rules on how to use them

Updated June 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Raleigh Convention Center will soon have a new name after city sells naming rights
Wake County

Raleigh Convention Center will soon have a new name after city sells naming rights

June 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM

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