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Rep. David Lewis resigns from N.C. House after federal charges

August 20, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett) submitted his formal resignation letter to House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) this afternoon. He had originally announced his intention to retire on July 24. In addition to formally […]

2020 Top Lobbyists in North Carolina

July 29, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The short session at the N.C. General Assembly was relatively short but packed full of policy and budget bills that resulted in battles between ideologies, interest groups and political parties. The men and […]

Murdock appointed to North Carolina Senate, Legislative cafeteria worker tests positive for COVID-19

April 2, 2020 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — The winner of a North Carolina state Senate primary last month was appointed on Wednesday to fill for the rest of the year the seat she’s aiming to win this fall. Gov. Roy […]

Forest launches website to combat ‘fake news’

February 19, 2020 North State Journal Staff

Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, a candidate for North Carolina governor, is taking a page from President Trump’s playbook by launching a website designed to help his supporters combat “fake news” about his campaign. “This […]

Christine T. NguyenThe North State Journal

Iredell County Commissioner Appointed to NC House

July 10, 2019 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Iredell County Commissioner Jeffrey C. McNeely was appointed to N.C. House Seat 84 on July 5 to replace Rep. Rena Turner, who resigned her seat effective June 27. Turner, a Republican, held the […]

Hands-free bill dies in committee

July 10, 2019 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill that would fine drivers for engaging in distracted driving behavior has died in a Senate committee. House Bill 144, titled “Hands Free NC,” would have prohibited operating a vehicle while using […]

House schedules override vote on Cooper’s budget veto

July 8, 2019 Jones & Blount

RALEIGH — The GOP-controlled state House scheduled for Monday an override vote on Cooper’s budget veto. Only three Democrats sided with House Republicans during a final budget vote last week. Republicans will likely need more […]

NC teachers group unhappy with legislative budget proposals

June 12, 2019 Jones Blount

RALEIGH — Leaders of N.C.’s largest teacher lobbying group will keep pressing for more public education funding because they say their pleas during a Legislative Building rally last month were ignored. The N.C. Association of […]

Regulatory bill passes Senate

June 12, 2019 Jones & Blount

RALEIGH — The legislature’s annual attempt to reduce or alter North Carolina regulations has advanced through the Senate, absent a provision allowing landfills to accept computers and televisions again. The chamber voted 39-5 on Monday […]

Senate panel backs more training, less solitary confinement