Demi Dowdy

NC Supreme Court ruling ends long-running Leandro case

April 2, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court reached a 4-3 decision Thursday in the long-running Leandro education lawsuit. The case was vacated and dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. The new ruling, […]

Stein issues $1.4B ‘critical needs budget’

March 19, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein released a proposed $1.4 billion “critical needs budget” he says is needed to address urgent shortfalls in state operations amid the General Assembly’s budget stalemate. Released last Monday, […]

NC House Speaker-designate Destin Hall announces staff picks

January 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Speaker-designate Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) unveiled his leadership staff picks Tuesday, with a line-up of experienced legislative and policy staff members along with new additions to guide House operations in the […]

House Speaker Tim Moore announces new communications director

May 21, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) released a statement announcing his new communications director, Demi Dowdy. “Dowdy is a first generation Cuban-American and lives in Harnett County. She brings 12 years […]

Demi Dowdy

NC Supreme Court ruling ends long-running Leandro case

Stein issues $1.4B ‘critical needs budget’

NC House Speaker-designate Destin Hall announces staff picks

House Speaker Tim Moore announces new communications director

Student behavior was cited as the top problem in both teacher and principal surveys
Survey: Teachers say schools good place to work, learn

Student behavior was cited as the top problem in both teacher and principal surveys