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House Bill 171 intended to remove DEI in state, local government

By Sarah Clements | April 20

The bill, titled “Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI,” would ban state agencies from funding or supporting DEI efforts and mandate that ...

New N.C. bill would introduce AAPI history to school curriculum

By Ani Hunanyan | April 14

The bill would change curriculum to include challenges faced by Asian-American immigrants throughout U.S. History.

New bill in the N.C. House would create AAPI heritage commision

By Sheridan Barry | April 6

If passed, House Bill 704 will work with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources in the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of Asian ...

N.C. lawmakers, Gov. Josh Stein initiate statewide efficiency efforts

By Jessica Hudnut | March 20

The House Select Committee on Government Efficiency formed in January. It will investigate state and local government spending and make recommendations ...

N.C. General Assembly proposes bill to modify labels on meat alternatives

By Eva Edwards | March 3

Some community members worry that the bill will create a distrust around alternative meat products, which could ultimately impact the climate.

N.C. Republicans introduce bill to raise teacher pay, restore master's bonus

By Ha Lien Gaskin | March 1

The bill was introduced by four Republicans and is sponsored by many Democrats and Republicans in the state House.

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N.C. Republicans file bill requiring state to comply with federal immigration law

By Jessica Hudnut | February 27

Bill sponsors include N.C. Sen. Phil Berger, who said he was motivated to introduce the bill because of his concerns about violent crime and strain on ...

Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announces policy priorities, implementation

By Aiden Hall | February 23

Hunt's priorities include addressing the child care crisis and enhancing community college programs.

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N.C. Republicans introduce bills to remove concealed carry permit

By Quinn Groves | February 17

If the legislature passes the bills, North Carolina would become the 30th state to recognize constitutional carry.

N.C. Republicans file bill to block attorney general from suing over Trump's orders

By Aiden Hall | February 17

N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed four lawsuits against the Trump Administration. Some think the bill is part of an ongoing effort to take ...

North Carolina joins lawsuit against Trump administration's birthright citizenship order

By Lucy Marques | January 21

The complaint was filed by 18 state attorneys general in Massachusetts federal court, and calls for the court to declare Trump's order unconstitutional ...

Community discusses impact of 2023 laws affecting LGBTQ+ youth

By Sarah Clements | December 2

"Some of the few things that I can actually change about myself to make me feel more comfortable in my body are being taken away," Raleigh high school ...

N.C. General Assembly's Hurricane Helene relief packages reveal partisan tensions

By Defne Önal | December 1

The General Assembly passed its latest relief measure, SB 382, on Nov. 20, and Gov. Cooper vetoed it shortly after. It aimed to allocate an additional ...

N.C. legislature overrides veto, implements ICE compliance for local sheriffs

By Joseph Cole | November 26

House Bill 10 approved both new immigration compliance regulations and funding for private school vouchers. The bill requires that all sheriffs comply ...

N.C. GOP supermajority loss upsets Republicans' influence in state politics

By Sarah Clements | November 18

A supermajority allows a party to override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both the state house and senate without having to consult with the opposing ...

Supporters, critics of private school voucher program react to NCGA funding

By Jessica Hudnut | September 20

While some think the voucher program creates opportunities for low-income families to attend private schools, others believe it doesn't completely level ...

Gov. Cooper expands contraception access, Medicaid to cover Opill

By Defne Önal | August 18

The patch, the pill and other birth control methods covered by NC Medicaid require counseling that is time-consuming, costly and not covered by Medicaid. ...

'There’s nothing better than to be involved': Students organize for the 2024 Election

By Dania Al Hadeethi | August 18

UNC Young Democrats and UNC College Republicans plan to host events and candidates on campus leading up to the 2024 election cycle.

Proposed N.C. bills target predatory towing, excessive fees

By Quinn Groves | July 17

House Bill 1024, Nonconsensual Booting and Towing Reform, would establish the Towing and Recovery Commission. The commission would regulate towing businesses ...

N.C. General Assembly overrides Gov. Cooper's House Bill 237 veto

By McKenzie Bulris | June 27

On June 27, the N.C. General Assembly overrode Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of the Various Criminal Law and Election Changes bill — previously entitled Unmasking ...