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Esther Frances

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

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After Uber driver’s killing, NC lawmakers target rideshare safety gaps

After Uber driver’s killing, NC lawmakers target rideshare safety gaps

June 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM

As Canes tickets top $1,000, state lawmakers push bill to crack down on bots

As Canes tickets top $1,000, state lawmakers push bill to crack down on bots

Updated June 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM

NC lawmakers return from break with budget pending. Catch up on what they’re doing

NC lawmakers return from break with budget pending. Catch up on what they’re doing

May 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Can the Canes advance to the Stanley Cup Finals? Here’s where to watch

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Can the Canes advance to the Stanley Cup Finals? Here’s where to watch

Updated May 29, 2026 at 11:31 AM

AG Jeff Jackson joins a fight against increased food delivery fees

AG Jeff Jackson joins a fight against increased food delivery fees

May 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

NC abortion bill inspired a backlash. Why it’s unlikely to move forward now

NC abortion bill inspired a backlash. Why it’s unlikely to move forward now

Updated May 28, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Wake County DA candidate vows to look into billionaire Lindberg for state crimes

Wake County DA candidate vows to look into billionaire Lindberg for state crimes

May 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM

How 2 bills moving through state legislature could change liquor laws in NC

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How 2 bills moving through state legislature could change liquor laws in NC

May 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

UNC System president’s bonus is the biggest since he started the job in 2020

UNC System president’s bonus is the biggest since he started the job in 2020

Updated May 21, 2026 at 10:08 PM

Should the ‘right to work’ be part of NC’s constitution? Voters may get to decide

Should the ‘right to work’ be part of NC’s constitution? Voters may get to decide

May 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM

The NC solar power projects of the future are now on pause. How to have a say.

The NC solar power projects of the future are now on pause. How to have a say.

Updated May 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM

‘Modernize’ NC’s liquor laws? A group is pushing for change after others failed

‘Modernize’ NC’s liquor laws? A group is pushing for change after others failed

Updated May 13, 2026 at 7:51 AM

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