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October 4, 2023

N.C. Senate

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Nonprofit would see substantial funding from proposed Senate budget

May 18, 2023 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — NCInnovation, a nonprofit led by prominent executives to promote regional innovation networks connecting the state’s research universities, industry partners and the private sector, stands to receive a significant boost in the proposed Senate budget […]

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12-week abortion limit official after House overrides veto

May 16, 2023 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The North Carolina House of Representatives successfully voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on Tuesday, May 16, modernizing the state’s laws regarding abortion following a contentious two weeks in state politics. Cooper […]

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Election challenge will be heard Friday, Sept 2

August 31, 2022 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections will hear a challenge to the residency of the Democratic candidate for N.C.’s 3rd state Senate District after the case was moved forward by the Currituck County elections board.  […]

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Steinburg to resign seat, Hanig wants appointment

July 28, 2022 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — State Sen. Bob Steinburg (R-Chowan) is resigning his seat in the N.C. Senate on July 31, and state Rep. Bobby Hanig (R-Currituck) wants to move to the chamber for the remainder of Steinburg’s term.  […]

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Bills addressing arson, retail theft gets NC Senate support

June 9, 2022 Associated Press

RALEIGH — New arson crimes and higher penalties for current offenses related to setting buildings on fire received overwhelming support in the state Senate on Monday night.  The measure, a version of which passed the […]

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Medical pot proposal gets bipartisan support in NC Senate

June 3, 2022 Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

RALEIGH — Marijuana would be legalized for medical use in North Carolina with a physician’s prescription and purchased through dozens of tightly regulated dispensaries in a measure receiving initial approval Thursday in the Senate. The […]

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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 […]

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Medicaid expansion passes Senate committee votes

May 26, 2022 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — The Republican-led N.C. Senate advanced their Medicaid expansion proposal through a pair of committees Thursday as the measure seems destined for passage on the floor of the chamber next week. “Like many of […]

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NC Senate Democrats uphold governor’s veto of Free the Smiles Act

March 10, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — On Mar. 9, the General Assembly Senate Democrats took upheld Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 173, the Free the Smiles Act. The bill would have given parents the power to opt […]

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Double bunks and call ups lead NC Senate candidate filing

March 9, 2022 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — The N.C. Senate will say goodbye to some current members who are running against one another and welcome a freshman class of several N.C. House lawmakers after the 2022 elections.  Following the end of […]

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