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November 18, 2025

Keith Kidwell

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NC shrimp trawling ban bill saga ends

July 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — House Bill 442, introduced in April, aimed to extend the recreational flounder fishing season to six weeks and establish a year-round red snapper season with catch limits. The bill passed the House in […]

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Permitless concealed carry bill sent to Stein

June 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A North Carolina Senate bill that would allow for permitless concealed carry of a firearm has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein. Senate Bill 50 would allow permitless concealed carry for U.S. citizens […]

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Permitless carry, other gun bills filed in NCGA

March 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Multiple firearms bills have been filed across both chambers of the General Assembly this session, including two that would allow for concealed carry without a permit. Senate Bill 50 was filed by Sen. […]

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New government efficiency committee announced in state House

February 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) has announced the formation of a new interim committee on government efficiency. The Select Committee on Government Efficiency will be chaired by Reps. […]

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2 state constitutional amendments may be on ballot in 2026

December 11, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly Senate has passed two amendments to the state constitution by a vote of 30-19 for each with no Democrats voting in favor of the measures. The House has […]

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Case of teen vaccinated without permission appealed to NC Supreme Court

April 25, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A case involving a Guilford County teen who was vaccinated against their will and without parental permission may be heading to the N.C. Supreme Court based on an appeal filed on April 4. […]

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Cooper statement addresses ‘state of emergency’ 6 times but not lawmaker questions

June 16, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper used the term “state of emergency” six times in his recent press release announcing another extension of various COVID-related restrictions, but he has yet to answer media and […]

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House passes bill to bar Cooper from mandating COVID shot

May 11, 2021 Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina House members on Monday approved a plan to curb the governor’s ability to mandate COVID-19 vaccines through executive action — a power Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has shown no desire to […]

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Legislators seek to rein in emergency powers

March 10, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — N.C. House Republicans held a press conference on Wednesday, March 10 to unveil details about a bill that would rein in some emergency powers afforded to the governor. Noting the day, House Majority […]

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ReOpen NC protests for fourth consecutive week

May 5, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Protesters with ReOpen NC gathered in Raleigh near the General Assembly and continued their demand that Governor Roy Cooper opens the state up for business. ReOpen NC’s co-founder Ashley Smith spoke to media […]

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