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The North Carolina State Legislative building is located at 16 W. Jones St. in downtown Raleigh.

More student IDs can be used for voting following clarifications to voter ID law

By Marin Wolf | June 6

This past week, Roy Cooper signed into law a bill that clarifies exactly what types of photo ID are eligible to be used to vote in North Carolina. Previously, ...

Damon Seils, a member of the Carrboro Planning Department, declared that he will be running for a seat on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen in 2012.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Damon Seils seeks re-election

By Diane Adame | April 25

Damon Seils announced on Thursday that he will be running for a fourth term on the Board of Aldermen, with hopes to continue advocating for multiple initiatives ...

UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Jonny Cook | April 24

Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.

Orange County Veterans Memorial construction enters phase II after receiving funding

By Sofia Lesnewski | April 23

Carrboro recently voted to contribute $25,000 to the construction of the Orange County Veterans Memorial. While most members of the Board of Aldermen ...

Senators discuss including accountability in Higher Education Act reauthorization

By Blake Weaver | April 23

Democratic senators across the country have been discussing how to create accountability for colleges and universities on student loan defaulting. ...

‘Abortion survivors’ bill passes with bipartisan support, vetoed by Cooper

By Jamey Cross | April 22

Cooper's veto created controversial commentary from those in favor of the bill.

UNC students receive free expression survey requests

April 15

“Our goals are to better understand students’ attitudes and experiences related to free expression on campus,” Professor Timothy Ryan stated in ...

How’d Beto O’Rourke’s meet-and-greet go?

By Taylor Buck | April 15

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke came to UNC Monday to discuss immigration reform, healthcare and to answer questions from students.

Beto O’Rourke is coming to UNC for a meet-and-greet on Monday

By Taylor Buck | April 11

O'Rourke has been to seven other college campuses since he announced his bid for the presidency.

DACA recipients could get in-state tuition if this bill passes the N.C. Legislature

By Sofia Lesnewski | April 10

A new proposed bill in the North Carolina Senate would allow DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition at UNC-system schools, allowing more affordable access ...

What to know about the recently filed Opioid Epidemic Response Act

By Sofia Lesnewski | April 7

A new bill in the N.C. Senate aims to help people get treatment for opioid addiction by making medication more accessible and allowing the state to subsidize ...

Holocaust education could soon be required in N.C. public schools

By Sean Leider | April 2

A bill that aims to make North Carolina the 11th state in the country to mandate Holocaust and genocide education might be in effect by the 2019-20 school ...

Orange County GOP convention encourages participation in a blue county

By Julia Masters | April 1

The Orange County Republican Party also elected precinct chairs, reaffirmed the state party platform and made amendments to their current platform.

Lucy Inman Orange County Democratic Convention

Orange County Dems are looking for another 'blue wave' 2020, but will they get it?

By Ryan Smoot | March 31

“We can’t count on a blue wave like a natural occurrence, it’s got to be a man-made wave and a woman-made wave."

N.C.’s 20-week abortion ban was struck down in court. But will the law change?

By Samantha Perry | March 28

The North Carolina law outlawing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, except in life-threatening situations, was declared unconstitutional.

N.C. legislators propose new protections for LGBTQ+ residents

By Alice Bennett | March 28

Three bills were recently filed in N.C. legislature that would significantly increase protections for LGBT citizens, including banning discrimination ...

Here's how education reforms from the White House might impact you

By cailey howard | March 25

The proposal attempts to reform the Higher Education Act, which is overdue for an update, but this has significant implications for financial aid long ...

If you think you won't need your One Card in 2020, think again

By Diane Adame | March 24

“As long as they are identified when they come to vote and we have removed the barriers for that to happen, that is all good democracy and it’s what ...

Gov. Cooper's budget proposal focuses on healthcare and education

By Andreamarie Efthymiou | March 21

Gov. Roy Cooper released his recommended state budget. He wants to increase teacher pay, expand Medicaid and improve rural areas. The budget was met with ...

N.C. could be the last state needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment

By Diane Adame | March 21

The ERA was first introduced in 1923. If ratified, the amendment would ensure equal pay for women and make sex-based discrimination illegal.