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Esther Frances

The News & Observer

Esther Frances covers politics, the state legislature and lobbying for The News & Observer.

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How congressional candidates for Eastern NC differ on voting laws, the economy

How congressional candidates for Eastern NC differ on voting laws, the economy

Updated October 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM

NC legislature approves gas tax suspension, awaits governor’s approval

NC legislature approves gas tax suspension, awaits governor’s approval

October 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Fact check: Ad targets NC Democratic candidate’s donations and political ties

Fact check: Ad targets NC Democratic candidate’s donations and political ties

Updated October 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM

State worker fired over browsing history. NC judge calls investigation ‘suspect’

Politics & Government

State worker fired over browsing history. NC judge calls investigation ‘suspect’

Updated October 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM

NC's 12-week paid parental leave for state workers is now law. What to know

NC's 12-week paid parental leave for state workers is now law. What to know

October 3, 2026 at 4:25 AM

See what new NC laws take effect Oct. 1 after busy legislative session

See what new NC laws take effect Oct. 1 after busy legislative session

Updated September 30, 2026 at 11:03 PM

Some in Eastern NC look at ICE detention center and see jobs

Some in Eastern NC look at ICE detention center and see jobs

September 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Canes’ banner rises amid cheers — and Raleigh’s championship memories return

Carolina Hurricanes

The Canes’ banner rises amid cheers — and Raleigh’s championship memories return

Updated September 29, 2026 at 9:43 PM

Fact check: Ad attacks GOP candidate in NC over Trump-backed cuts to benefits

Fact check: Ad attacks GOP candidate in NC over Trump-backed cuts to benefits

Updated October 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM

How two Wake candidates differ on property taxes and what they say about growth

How two Wake candidates differ on property taxes and what they say about growth

September 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM

NC candidate says she’s a victim of AI after losing support over social media posts

NC candidate says she’s a victim of AI after losing support over social media posts

Updated September 25, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Fact check: NC attack ad targets candidate over Duke Energy funding, data centers

Fact check: NC attack ad targets candidate over Duke Energy funding, data centers

Updated October 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM

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