Politics & Government
NC groups host desirable trips where NC lawmakers, lobbyists can mingle. Who pays?
December 13, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Power & Secrecy
This series by The News & Observer explores the rise of both power and secrecy in the N.C. General Assembly since 2011, when Republican lawmakers won control of both chambers for the first time since Reconstruction.
Politics & Government
Public left in the dark after NC legislators made campaign donation probes secret
December 12, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Politics & Government
NC GOP leaders moving fast to grab power after Democrats win state office is a repeat
Updated November 23, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Politics & Government
Charlotte sports company improperly spent $6 million in state dollars, audit says. How?
Updated November 19, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Politics & Government
Federal grand jury summons six NC county commissioners for secret testimony
November 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Politics & Government
Dare County subpoenas are latest to demand records linked to NC budget spending
Updated October 6, 2024 at 10:21 AM
North Carolina
Federal officials shut down NC-funded dredging led by company with political ties
Updated January 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Politics & Government
Few students play, but NC lawmakers keep paying for science game from company with GOP tie
Updated September 10, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Politics & Government
Grand jury subpoena demands records from NC university for grant-spending probe
Updated August 24, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Politics & Government
Charlotte-based company used NC grant for ‘capital needs’ to pay late taxes, travel bills
Updated November 29, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Politics & Government
In criminal investigation, grand jury seeks information on NC domestic violence program
Updated August 7, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Politics & Government
From NC teen legislative aide to rainmaker. How millions of state dollars helped the climb.
Updated August 7, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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