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Elections

Decision 2024: What to know about recount for NC Supreme Court seat

Elections

Recount ordered in NC Supreme Court Associate Justice race

Allison Riggs (D) and Jefferson Griffin (R) presented starkly different judicial philosophies and policy priorities.
North Carolina Politics

North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general

The final measure was made public Tuesday shortly before the GOP-controlled House started debate during a lame-duck General Assembly session.
North Carolina Politics

NC lawmakers pass new Helene relief bill, aim to strip incoming governor of power

A bill from the statehouse to provide more aid for Helene victims is heading to the current governor's desk. But it's one he may veto.
Helene

Pete Buttigieg warns Department of Transportation will run out of money without Congressional help

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Senate lawmakers that the federal government is running out of money to repair roads following Hurricane Helene.
Nation World

Trump's casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Choosing TV personalities isn't that unusual for the once-and-future president: A number of his first-term choices were all on TV — mostly also on Fox.
Nation World

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Gaetz met for hours behind closed doors Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.
National Politics

House Ethics Committee to discuss investigation into Matt Gaetz

President-Elect Trump says he stands by his pick for Attorney General.
North Carolina Politics

New leaders announced for NCGOP

Here's who will be leading NC Republicans.
North Carolina Politics

NC House Republicans greenlight Helene relief, but strip power from incoming Dem governor, AG

Republicans are taking some core powers from the governor and Attorney General, which will see Democrats in those seats in 2025.
Education

How the HB10 veto in the NC General Assembly impacts public education

Julie Kay shares insight from a former Hickory public school teacher.
North Carolina Politics

NC House overrides veto of $436.5 million for private school vouchers

House Bill 10 would provide hundreds of millions to North Carolina's private school voucher program.