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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.

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

On his last day in office, Gov. Cooper commutes sentences of 15 men on death row to life in prison

January 2, 2025

Gov. Cooper commutes 15 death row sentences, reducing the state’s death row population by more than 10% in a historic farewell decision.

On his last day in office, Gov. Cooper commutes sentences of 15 men on death row to life in prison

Cooper’s budget proposal calls for more education, childcare funding

April 25, 2024

As the North Carolina General Assembly went back into session on Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper unveiled a proposed budget adjustment that would boost funding for the state’s education and childcare systems and raise wages for state workers.

Cooper’s budget proposal calls for more education, childcare funding

😍 An NC basketball legend’s cool new youth academy

June 12, 2026

Plus: Name this western NC lake. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Today, we’ve got the latest edition of “Where are we in NC?” in addition to maybe the biggest healthcare story of 2026 and a convo with one of NC’s youngest lawmakers, but let’s start with this: The first time I saw Kemba…

😍 An NC basketball legend’s cool new youth academy

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.

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

NC primary elections could see high-profile Republicans, Democrats lose their seats

March 2, 2026

Powerful incumbents of both parties, including NC Sen. Phil Berger and Democratic US. Rep. Valerie Foushee face surprisingly tight primary challenges on Tuesday.

Trump may dismiss rising costs, but they’re playing huge roles in the 2026 election

May 22, 2026

The president says he never thinks about how the Iran war is affecting household budgets, but the issue is top of the mind for North Carolinians ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Trump may dismiss rising costs, but they’re playing huge roles in the 2026 election

Opinion: If NC Democrats want impact, they need to be more competitive in state legislative elections

September 17, 2025

There are at least 15 state House and Senate races that were decided by less than a 5% margin in the last election. That’s where NC Democrats need to concentrate their efforts if they want to one day have a larger say in state policy.

Opinion: If NC Democrats want impact, they need to be more competitive in state legislative elections

Opinion: Medicaid cuts will hurt North Carolina families like ours

September 15, 2025

As Medicaid cuts loom thanks to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” families across the country, including here in North Carolina, have to contend with the potential loss of benefits.

Opinion: Medicaid cuts will hurt North Carolina families like ours

Josh Stein wins race for North Carolina governor, beats Mark Robinson

November 5, 2024

NBC News and DecisionDesk HQ called the race for Stein shortly after the polls closed on Tuesday night.

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