Bill would expand administrative judges’ power to strike down government rules
North Carolina could see a new tool in the fight against excessive state regulation. A bill filed in the state House offers a new way…
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Raleigh Democrat’s bill would ban dogs from back of N.C. pickup trucks
You could be fined for transporting your dog in the back of your pickup truck in North Carolina, under a bill filed this week in…
Voters pick Allen, Stroud, Stading to represent GOP in Nov judicial elections
Republican primary voters picked Trey Allen, Donna Stroud, and Michael Stading to represent the party on the November ballot in three key appellate court races…
Missing campaign finance reports in Durham
Durham Mayor Pro Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton did not file any campaign finance reports required by law in the last cycle, according to documents from the…
Five congressional primary winners have reasons to thank 2017 N.C. law
Winning N.C. congressional primary candidates Chuck Edwards, Bo Hines, and Sandy Smith had good reasons to thank their campaign teams and voters Tuesday night. They…
N.C. General Assembly opens short session with short to-do list
The N.C. General Assembly convened the 2022 short session Wednesday, May 18, with fast-track plans to “pre-negotiate” the budget and be out by July 1….
Applewhite unseats moderate Dem state Sen. deViere with help from governor
On Tuesday night, Val Applewhite won the Democrat primary for North Carolina’s 19th state Senate District with 56.3% of the vote. Incumbent state Sen. Kirk…
Castelli wins close NC6 GOP primary
Christian Castelli has won the Republican primary for North Carolina’s 6th U.S. Congressional District with 36% of the vote. Lee Haywood — the nominee from…
Hise ekes out win over Ballard in Senate District 47 primary
State Sen. Ralph Hise of Mitchell County secured reelection in Senate District 47 after narrowly snagging a victory over fellow incumbent state Sen. Deanna Ballard…
GOP voters reject Cawthorn, Senate duel set between Beasley and Budd, and other results from NC primary
Voters across North Carolina cast ballots in recent weeks and in large numbers on Tuesday, selecting their party standard bearers for contests from county commissioner…