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Legislators hear Helene recovery progress, struggles

April 9, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers received a detailed briefing last week on the state’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, with officials from two agencies outlining progress, funding gaps and obstacles that continue to slow the […]

Berger announces group to look at property taxes

February 13, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) announced that a group of senators will be looking into property tax reforms. “There’s no difference to taxpayers whether a tax is paid to the state or to […]

Bill altering emissions reductions awaits signature

June 27, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill altering the schedule for reduction in emissions in the state has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein for his signature. Senate Bill 266, filed by Sens. Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson), Warren Daniel […]

Government efficiency bill passes state Senate, heads to House

April 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate passed the DAVE Act on April 8, and the bill will now head to the House for consideration. The Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency Act, or DAVE Act, […]

Edwards reacts to confrontational town hall

March 28, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A recent town hall held in Asheville by North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-Flat Rock) featured profanity, an ejection and plenty of confrontation. While Edwards (R-Flat Rock) attempted to give a set of […]

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ABC permit deferral bill to help bars sent to Gov. Roy Cooper

February 24, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill designed to bring relief in the form of ABC permit and fee deferrals to bars kept closed by Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders headed to the governor’s desk last week. On […]