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Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein announces $5 million in grants for rural NC
This week’s Good News Friday roundup includes big “Giving Tuesday” gifts, rural improvements announced by Gov. Josh Stein, and a major honor for a Charlotte museum.
Video: NC Gov. Josh Stein calls out ICE, Border Patrol
Late Sunday, NC Gov. Josh Stein called out the masked federal immigration agents creating an uproar in Charlotte.
After Border Patrol surge in NC, Gov. Josh Stein says effort is ‘stoking fear’
“Masked, heavily armed agents in paramilitary garb driving unmarked cars, targeting American citizens based on their skin color, racially profiling,” NC Gov. Josh Stein said of Border Patrol agents.
Josh Stein demanded NC Republicans fund Medicaid. You can’t make us, they said.
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.
North Carolina wiping out $6.5 billion in medical debt, says Gov. Josh Stein
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.
Video: Gov. Josh Stein speaks on gun control in wake of mass shooting in Southport
Following the mass shooting in Southport, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein spoke on pushing for a red flag law that would let authorities remove guns from those considered dangerous.
Video: Gov. Josh Stein talks education with ‘Under the Desk News’
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein sat down for a conversation about education and national politics with the popular TikTok show, “Under the Desk News.”
NC lawmakers override Josh Stein’s vetoes on climate change, gun laws
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.
Republicans seek to override Josh Stein’s vetoes on gun bill and other contentious legislation
Since Democrats broke the supermajority in the NC House, these overrides are no sure thing. But some of the bills got bipartisan support.
NC Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a bill allowing guns in private schools. Here’s why.
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.
Video: The North Carolina gun bill that Gov. Josh Stein just vetoed
North Carolina Rep. Sarah Crawford, a Democrat from Wake County, breaks down the argument against a controversial Republican gun bill.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes concealed carry and immigration bills
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Billy Ball Explains NC: Why NC Gov. Josh Stein wants to legalize marijuana
Most North Carolinians support legalizing marijuana. So what gives? In a new “Billy Ball Explains NC,” our senior editor takes a look at the issue, as well as Gov. Josh Stein’s new cannabis task force.
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announces $25K reward for unsolved 2013 murder
North Carolina has a renewed interest in solving the mysterious death of 52-year-old Nancy Grubert-Harvey in 2013.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and Eric Church break ground on new housing project
Gov. Josh Stein marked his 100th day in office with a continued focus on hurricane recovery, including his new project with country music star Eric Church.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s ‘State of the State’: Faster Helene relief, better teacher pay
by Galen Bacharier, Lynn Bonner and Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline March 12, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called on lawmakers to swiftly pass another round of Hurricane Helene aid and approve pay raises for teachers and law enforcement Wednesday, as he...
Gov. Josh Stein signs executive order aimed at protecting reproductive freedoms
Stein’s order directs state agencies under his office’s control to take measures to do what they can to protect reproductive rights in the state, which has a 12-week abortion ban on the books.
Josh Stein wins race for North Carolina governor, beats Mark Robinson
NBC News and DecisionDesk HQ called the race for Stein shortly after the polls closed on Tuesday night.
Opinion: As a Republican, I trust Josh Stein to be our next governor
I would not have believed you if you’d told me I’d be endorsing the Democratic candidate for governor. But when I look at the state that I love and that I served for over two decades, I know that Josh Stein is the only right choice.
Josh Stein emphasizes importance of down-ballot races in Wilson rally with Dems
“I’m running because I love our home state, and I believe in its promise that if you work hard, where you come from should never limit how far you can go,” Josh Stein told the crowd at Casita Brewing Company in downtown Wilson.
Op-Ed: Josh Stein is Putting North Carolina First
In Mark Robinson’s North Carolina, women are not “called to lead,” victims of sexual assault are mocked, and abortions occur because women “aren’t responsible enough to keep [their] skirts down.” He calls school shooting survivors “prosti-tots” and “spoiled little bastards.”
Opinion: I’m a veteran and a military spouse. Here’s why we need Josh Stein as our next governor.
The military taught me many lessons, but one of the most important is to be a person of my word. Serving my country was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The military is where I learned what true leadership looks like and what it means to live the Army...
Josh Stein: Bringing about the end of the fentanyl crisis in our lifetime
We’re making progress, but the work is far from over. Every life lost to fentanyl is one too many. The fentanyl crisis doesn’t have one simple cause – nor does it have one silver bullet solution. That’s why I’m using every tool in my arsenal to tackle it. As Governor, I will keep working across the aisle to pursue common-sense solutions to the fentanyl crisis.
Where do Josh Stein and Mark Robinson stand on abortion, climate change and other issues?
Here’s a quick look at there the candidates stand on several major issues that affect North Carolinians.
Josh Stein’s goal for North Carolina? ‘Make this a great state for everyone.’
Stein sat on his front porch with Cardinal & Pine to lay out his priorities as he runs for governor of a state with challenges as real as its charms. In his bid to move from North Carolina’s attorney general to its governor, Josh Stein has traveled the state with...
Josh Stein sues company over closure of Canton paper mill, alleging breach of contract
In an interview with Cardinal & Pine, Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers said he believes that the county and town should receive most if not all of the $12 million, if it’s recovered by Stein’s lawsuit.
VIDEO: Josh Stein: we must build more housing, but also preserve farmland
On Monday afternoon, Attorney General @joshsteinnc, the Democratic nominee for governor, stopped by Sharp Farms in Wilson County, which has been in operation since 1928. Stein toured the farm with Pender Sharp, who serves as the Farm Manager, and discussed the farm...
Josh Stein shares how he’ll support the agriculture industry during visit to Wilson County farm
“My philosophy is pretty basic,” Stein said. “Government can help create conditions for you to succeed, and that’s what we should do. Help you set standards, and make sure that there’s fair rules of the road, and they’re equally enforced, and then get out of the way, and certainly don’t create problems for ourselves.”
Josh Stein: During Teacher Appreciation Week, saying thank you is only the first step
NC candidate for governor Josh Stein on saying “thank you” during Teacher Appreciation Week.