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Josh Stein demanded NC Republicans fund Medicaid. You can’t make us, they said.

November 14, 2025

Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly refused Gov. Josh Stein’s recent order demanding they hold a special session to address the state’s urgent Medicaid shortfall.

10 of NC’s best Black-owned restaurants

August 17, 2026

Plus: Gov. Josh Stein laid into this court bill. Here’s why. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. In today’s newsletter, we’ve got a must-read preview for camping season and 10 of the best Black-owned restaurants in NC, but first: 3 things happening in NC is Cardinal & Pine’s weekly guide to the stories, people,…

Dragons, cobras, and tigers: What to know about the Asia expansion at the North Carolina Zoo

October 9, 2026

In today’s Good News Friday, we unpack the North Carolina Zoo’s long-awaited Asia expansion. Plus, Charlotte needs stuff for teens to do.

Anyone else wondering how NC’s sea turtles are doing?

July 8, 2026

Plus: Here’s what’s in NC’s historic state budget Share with a friend Good evening, North Carolina! A June poll conducted by Catawba College found that 72% of North Carolinians have had to scale back their regular monthly purchases. That’s an increase from 64% in January. As one Cardinal & Pine Instagram follower put it: “When…

North Carolina child care task force warns of ‘early education crisis’

July 8, 2025

A panel appointed by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein calls for raising child care subsidies to head off an ‘early education crisis.’

In about face, NC Republicans agree to fund $319 million Medicaid shortfall

April 22, 2026

Since last August, Republicans repeatedly accused Democrats of lying about needing $319 million to fill a funding gap in the state’s Medicaid program. On Tuesday they provided just that amount.

NC lawmakers override Josh Stein’s vetoes on climate change, gun laws

July 29, 2025

With some Democratic support, legislators defied Gov. Josh Stein, weakened state climate change laws and made it legal for private school teachers to take guns to school.

NC Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a bill allowing guns in private schools. Here’s why.

July 10, 2025

Gov. Josh Stein signed nine bills into law that were approved by the Republican-controlled NC General Assembly, but he blocked several more, including a plan to let guns into private schools.

ICE, Border Patrol bound for Charlotte

November 14, 2025

Plus: How to stay informed as federal officials move in Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. After several days of rumors, North Carolina officials have confirmed that the Border Patrol and ICE are planning operations in Charlotte as soon as Saturday. These agencies are hard to predict. Their movements are kept secret.…

North Carolina wiping out $6.5 billion in medical debt, says Gov. Josh Stein

October 14, 2025

Gov. Josh Stein and other North Carolina leaders say the state has wiped out about $6.5 billion in medical debt as part of a first-of-its-kind program unveiled by the state’s Democrats in 2024.