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Politics & Government

North Carolina's GOP veto-proof supermajority falters following election

5:20pm November 06, 2024

Democrats in North Carolina have gained control of three House seats, potentially altering the balance of power with newly elected Governor, Josh Stein. The new dynamic will allow the governor to veto bills that the House cannot override without a supermajority.

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Education

North Carolina community colleges look to Raleigh for help

7:00am September 03, 2024

by David Ford

Community colleges in North Carolina are experiencing record enrollments, but due to a stalled budget in Raleigh, many are dealing with financial shortfalls.

North Carolina State Senators Paul Lowe and Phil Berger

Politics & Government

General Assembly members react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

5:03pm July 23, 2024

by David Ford

The news of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race was received differently by republicans and democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly. Republic State Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic State Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on Biden's historic decision.

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Politics & Government

A closer look at North Carolina's election law changes and their potential impacts

5:10pm March 01, 2024

by David Ford

UNCG professor Hunter Bacot breaks down the new N.C. election laws and their likely impacts on the state's electoral process and the electorate.

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NC Gov. Roy Cooper at a roundtable event in Yadkinville

Politics & Government

Budget stalls lead to more Medicaid expansion delays

3:05pm August 29, 2023

by David Ford

North Carolina’s budget has yet to be passed by the General Assembly, and the logjam is leaving Medicaid expansion in the lurch.

Politics & Government

North Carolina elections officials express concern over pending voting bills

3:53pm July 20, 2023

by David Ford

North Carolina elections officials are responding to Republican-sponsored bills in the House and Senate whose stated purpose is to enhance election integrity.

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Representatives voting in favor of a resolution raise their hands during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, Friday Feb. 25, 2022 at U.N. headquarters. Two days into Russia's attack on Ukraine, a majority of U.N. Securi

World News

U.N. takes step to put veto users under global spotlight

5:14am April 27, 2022

by The Associated Press

For the first time, the General Assembly will be required "to hold a debate on the situation" that sparks a veto in the Security Council within 10 working days.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, left, walks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg as they arrive for a meeting of NATO foreign ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday.

Ukraine seeks more arms as U.S. and allies consider new penalties for Russia

6:34am April 07, 2022

by Dustin Jones

NATO foreign ministers meet Thursday as part of a larger effort by the U.S., its allies and Ukraine to bolster Ukrainian defenses, and impose new penalties on Russia for invading its neighbor.

Politics & Government

Incoming State Rep. Loftis says he was outside of U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6

10:46am October 25, 2021

by Associated Press

The soon-to-be successor to a North Carolina House member who died this month said on Friday he was outside the U.S. Capitol in January when the insurrection there occurred.

Politics & Government

NC Legislative Leaders Don't Expect Delays To 2022 Elections

5:09pm April 22, 2021

by Associated Press

North Carolina election dates for 2022 likely won't be altered despite anticipated delays in receiving data needed to perform the once-a-decade redistricting, the General Assembly's top Republicans