RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly returned last week to pass another round of COVID-19 relief funding. House Bill 1105, titled the Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0, passed through both houses with strong bipartisan support, […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday swiftly advanced a Republican proposal to spend another $1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds, with almost half going to families in stimulus-style checks. Democratic Gov. […]
RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday that he’s preparing to accept for the state extended unemployment benefits that President Donald Trump directed in an executive order, part of the continuing response to the […]
RALEIGH — Marc Elias, the lawyer who is leading efforts in several states to loosen restrictions on absentee ballot procedures, announced Monday night a new suit filed in N.C. The new lawsuit seeks to add […]
RALEIGH – On Monday July 20, state Sen. Andy Wells (R-Catawba) announced his retirement a few months before the end of his term. Wells unsuccessfully ran for lieutenant governor, losing in the Republican primary in […]
RALEIGH — The N.C. Association of Educators (NCAE) and state lawmakers reacted differently to Gov. Roy Cooper’s school reopening announcement on Tuesday. “Educators want to be back in school buildings. We miss and value the […]
RALEIGH – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) released a statement Friday afternoon saying a Republican state senator tested positive for COVID-19 this week. “Earlier this morning, I was alerted that a member of the Republican […]
RALEIGH – The North Carolina General Assembly failed to override five of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes in a Wednesday session. The bills required a three-fifths vote in both the N.C. House and Senate in order […]
RALEIGH — After twice vetoing teacher pay raises in 2019, Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill that will give a one-time bonus to teachers and includes an increase in step pay. Senate Bill 818 […]
RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday signed nine bills into law including salary increase for teachers and funding for the NC Promise tuition plan. Cooper made a statement regarding SB 818, the bill to […]
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