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| April 21

North Carolina Politics

'Outdated barriers': Medical specialists discuss bill to increase autonomy for APRNs

By Defne Önal | April 21

Last month, the N.C. General Assembly filed the APRN Definitions Bill, formerly known as the SAVE Act, to grant full practice authority to advanced practiced ...

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.

Behind the $45 million reporting error from North Carolina Central University

By Freya McNeill | April 10

This is the third time since 2021 that the N.C. Office of the State Auditor found significant financial reporting errors by NCCU, but State Auditor Dave ...

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 ...

Gov. Josh Stein announces 2025-2027 budget proposal

By Ani Hunanyan | March 23

The proposal includes funding for some free community college, increasing teacher salaries and expanding resources to combat the fentanyl crisis.

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

The plan is expected to save participants of N.C. 401(k) and N.C. 457 Plans 10 cents for every $1,000 in an account.

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 ...

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 ...