State Assembly
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On the North Carolina coast, a fight’s brewing over shellfish farms, moratoriums
A simmering dispute over coastal water rights, shellfish farms, and who gets to do what where is in danger of moving from a slow boil to an outright dispute on the North Carolina coast.
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Opinion: Here’s why North Carolina teachers are marching
As North Carolina teachers prepare for a May 1 rally, a local educator says public education has been systematically dismantled by Republican lawmakers.
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3 things happening in NC: Teachers take to the streets on May Day
Look for NC teachers’ big ‘May Day’ protest. Plus, veto override votes in the Capitol and a fringe arts festival in Charlotte.
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In about face, NC Republicans agree to fund $319 million Medicaid shortfall
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.
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Trailing in US Senate race, NC Republicans launch probe to go after Roy Cooper
With Republicans facing an uphill climb to beat Roy Cooper, they’ve created a partisan commission to “investigate” the Democratic candidate.
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Opinion: On marijuana, North Carolina needs to join the 21st century
Today, North Carolina is one of 10 states in the US without medical marijuana or some kind of regulated adult-use market. We’re a throwback, and not in any kind of good way.
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3 things happening in NC: Last stand for North Carolina hemp industry?
The hemp industry in North Carolina is hoping for a rescue before November. Plus, annual festivals in Mebane and Greenville celebrate culture and … pirates.
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NC lawmakers return to Raleigh this week. Here’s what that means for Medicaid and teacher pay
The General Assembly returns for a “short session,” a legislative calendar that’s intended merely for tweaks, but will instead feature a lengthy to-do list of unfinished business and potential surprises.
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What updating North Carolina marijuana laws would mean for western NC
North Carolina is one of only 10 states without a regulated adult-use marijuana market or medical marijuana program. Some state leaders are hoping to change that.
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Gov. Josh Stein urges review of data center tax breaks as cost to NC residents rise
Right now, North Carolina provides big tax breaks to data centers. As they proliferate across NC, Gov. Josh Stein says the state should revisit the issue.
