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January 18, 2026

Rep. Keith Kidwell

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Hall creates property tax reform committee

December 19, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) has formed a new House Select Committee to examine property tax reform. “For too long, local governments have steadily increased property taxes,” Hall said in […]

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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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House passes bill raising penalties for assaulting state officials

March 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The House has passed a bill that will increase criminal penalties for threatening elected or appointed state officials. House Bill 95 elevates punishment for assaulting state officials from a Class I felony to […]

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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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