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June 30, 2022

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NC Senate introduces Medicaid expansion bill after decade of opposition

June 1, 2022 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — The Republican-led N.C. Senate caused whiplash for many General Assembly observers last week when the chamber’s dominant Republicans unveiled a Medicaid expansion bill and quickly advanced it through a pair of committees. The […]

Christine T. Nguyen—The North State Journal
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NC House sees less competition among parties than two years ago

March 23, 2022 A.P. Dillon and Matt Mercer, North State Journal

RALEIGH — In the 2020 election cycle, Democrats fielded candidates for 119 of the 120 House seats. In this year’s midterm filings, Democrats are competing for only 92 seats whereas Republicans are represented in 111 of […]

Christine T. Nguyen—The North State Journal
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Legislators mourned in 2021 

December 28, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Two members of the N.C. House of Representatives passed away during the long session in Raleigh due to illness.  Jerry Carter (R-Rockingham) died in August after battling a rare gastrointestinal disorder.  Carter’s wife […]

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Candidate filing delayed as NC Court of Appeals enjoins redistricting maps

December 6, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — An order from the North Carolina Court of Appeals has delayed candidate filing for the U.S. House of Representatives, N.C. Senate, and N.C. House of Representatives. In an order posted minutes before the […]

General Assembly - Raleigh - May 2020
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Here’s the list of NC lawmakers retiring ahead of 2022 elections

November 29, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Several North Carolina state lawmakers and two longtime congressional lawmakers have announced their retirement ahead of the 2022 election cycle. Those in the North Carolina House of Representatives who are leaving include state […]

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Gov. Roy Cooper says he’ll sign compromise state budget

November 16, 2021 A.P. Dillon and Matt Mercer, North State Journal

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday he would sign the compromise state budget plan into law when it passes the General Assembly this week. “I will sign this budget because, on balance, the good […]

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State budget negotiations stall over Medicaid expansion

October 28, 2021 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH – Despite public comments over the state of negotiations, the conversations between Gov. Roy Cooper and General Assembly leaders House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) are at an […]

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Colleagues mourn passing of Gaston Rep Bumgardner

October 6, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — State Rep. Dana Bumgardner (R-Gaston) died on Saturday, Oct. 2 following a bout with cancer. House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) confirmed the news in a statement. “I am deeply saddened by the […]

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Replacement for late Rep Carter named

August 18, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Reece Pyrtle was chosen by members of the Rockingham County Republican Party’s executive committee to fill the remainder of late state Rep. Jerry Carter’s term in the N.C. House of Representatives. Carter died […]

General Assembly - Raleigh - May 2020
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As session hits seven-month mark, bills continue to move through legislature

July 21, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Heading into August, state lawmakers have been working to finalize the budget, but in the meantime other bills continue to be sent to Gov. Roy Cooper. As of July 20, there are six bills on […]

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