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UNC softball falls, 7-4, to Louisville in opening game of series

| March 21

North Carolina Politics

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.

North Carolina removes additional fee on retirement plans

By Makenzie Mills | March 3

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

By Ha Lien Gaskin | March 1

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

By Jessica Hudnut | February 27

Gov. Josh Stein discusses aims to increase free school meals for students

By Lauren Zola | February 26

At the 14th annual N.C. Child Hunger Leaders Conference on Tuesday, Stein said it is unacceptable that one in five children experience hunger in ...

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.

Former trustees' political campaigns showcase wealth and connections

By Abby Pender | February 18

"[The BOT is] a group of many well-connected, high-wealth individuals with the ability to give in a low-profile council of state race,” Rebekah Whilden, ...

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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 ...

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Two UNC BOT members to resign after winning state elections

By Emmy Benton | November 11

David Boliek was appointed to the Board of Trustees by the UNC System Board of Governors, while Brad Briner was appointed by the N.C. General Assembly. ...

From UNC Young Democrats to the Josh Stein campaign, how Sloan Duvall juggles it all

By Emmy Benton | November 6

“I’m the type of person that thrives when I have a lot on my plate,” Duvall said. “I like when I have a full schedule, I like when I’m busy, ...

Three Republicans narrowly win seats on N.C. Court of Appeals

By Audrey Kashatus , Sarah Clements and Walker Livingston | November 6

Tom Murry, Valerie Zachary and Chris Freeman won seats to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Citizens-only constitutional amendment passes N.C. ballots

By Walker Livingston | November 5

The citizens-only constitutional amendment passed with 75.57 percent of the vote with 37 percent of North Carolina's precincts reporting.

Valerie Foushee wins second U.S. House term in a landslide

By Walker Livingston | November 5

Her platform champions funding for public education, signing a Green New Deal into law and is a cosponsor of the Medicare for All act.