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December 17, 2025

Josh Dobson

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Look Ahead: GOP, Dems remain entrenched in major roles at NCGA, Council of State

January 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Following the November election, there were party seat shifts in both chambers of the General Assembly as well as at the Council of State. Heading into 2025, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) and […]

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Dobson resigns, named hospital group CEO

November 14, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson resigned on election night, well ahead of the end of his term. In a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper, Dobson’s resignation was effective as of Nov. […]

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Jon Hardister set to resign from NC House seat

April 3, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — After more than a decade in the General Assembly, Rep. John Hardister is resigning from the N.C. House. “I’ve been told before by others who’ve served in public office that when the time […]

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Masking petitions rejected by NC Department of Labor

March 28, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson rejected two petitions aimed at reinstating mask mandates and distancing requirements for businesses. Dobson made the decision after reviewing the petitions, public comments and considering his agency’s rulemaking […]

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Two NC House Republicans look to succeed Dobson

December 21, 2022 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The surprise retirement of first-term Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson could lead to a competitive primary between at least two interested N.C. House Republican members.  Soon after Dobson’s announcement, Guilford County Rep. Jon Hardister said […]

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Dobson won’t run for reelection to lead Labor Dept

December 6, 2022 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — First-term Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson, a Republican, announced Tuesday he would not seek reelection to the post he won in 2020. A former state Rep. from McDowell County, he made the announcement at the […]

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Dobson wins race for N.C. Labor Commissioner

November 5, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — State Rep. Josh Dobson won the race to become N.C.’s next Labor Commissioner, succeeding the retiring Cherie Berry. Dobson, a Republican, served in the N.C. House representing District 85 since 2013. He was […]

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