New Bill Bans Handheld Devices While Driving
A new bill working its way through the North Carolina General Assembly would ban the use of handheld electronic devices while driving.
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NC Republicans Seek Veto Override Of School Reopening Bill
Republicans at the North Carolina General Assembly say they're ready to attempt to override Democratic Gov.
Payments To Parents In NC Republicans' Virus Relief Package
The North Carolina legislature will reconvene briefly starting Wednesday to propose spending leftover federal COVID-19 relief funds to reach the pockets of parents, the unemployed and poll workers.
GOP-Led Legislature Begins Process Of Redrawing Gerrymandered Maps
North Carolina legislators who are redrawing dozens of General Assembly districts that judges deemed illegal partisan gerrymanders turned Monday to considering district lines generated by a key exp
Bill Would Close Loopholes In NC Sexual Assault Law
Sophie Capshaw-Mack said she was 19 years old in May 2015 when she was raped - but North Carolina laws didn't see her as a victim.
Bill Would Allow Four Counties To Pay Victims Of NC Eugenics Program
A bipartisan group of local lawmakers has filed legislation that would allow four counties, including Guilford and Forsyth, to compensate victims of an old state eugenics program.
Virginia Republicans Plan Hearings For Lt. Gov. Fairfax's Sexual Assault Accusers
GOP members in Virginia's General Assembly plan to hear from women who allege that Justin Fairfax sexually assaulted them years ago. Fairfax denies the allegations.
NC Senate Passes Voter ID Measure
The state Senate has given its final approval for photo ID requirements for in-person voting.
New Count Tips Lead To Dems In Heated NC House Race
A high-profile legislative race that has been too close to call now appears to favor the Democratic challenger, a potential win that would mean defeat for a powerful committee member.