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John Lowery selected as NC House District 47 seat replacement

October 8, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Lumbee Tribe Chairman John Lowery has been selected by the Robeson County Republican Party to fill the N.C. House District 47 seat vacated earlier this month by his brother Jarrod. “I am thrilled […]

Legislative hurricane subcommittee updated on Helene efforts

October 3, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The legislative subcommittee on Hurricane Recovery and Response held a hearing last week that included testimony on Hurricane Helene efforts from Gov. Josh Stein’s western North Carolina Recovery Office, as well as nonprofit […]

Stein vetoes 7 more bills, bringing his total to 11

July 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein issued seven more vetoes, bringing his total number of vetoes since taking office in January to 11. Stein’s latest vetoes have him passing his predecessor Roy Cooper, who had vetoed […]

Stein ratifies 6 bills; 4 unsigned

June 18, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein signed his first round of non-hurricane recovery bills of the current legislative long session last week. Stein signed six bills into law during a signing ceremony at the Executive Mansion […]

House passes bill barring DEI in state, local government

May 5, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — After more than two hours of floor debate, a bill blocking state and local governments from using public funds for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and offices passed the House down partisan lines […]

Helene recovery bill passes both chambers, signed by Stein

March 19, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Both chambers of the legislature have now passed the conference committee version of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 and Governor Josh Stein has signed it into law. On Wednesday, the Senate passed […]

NC DMV head Goodwin confirms departure

March 13, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Chief Wayne Goodwin confirmed to lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee last week that he would not reapply for his post despite making statements earlier this month […]

Lawmakers express concern over governor’s hurricane recovery org

March 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — On March 6, the Joint Legislative Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery heard updates from members of Gov. Josh Stein’s new organization tasked with disaster recovery with regard to the status of Hurricane […]