Controversial Hog Waste Bill Moves On In NC Senate
House Bill 467, capping the amount of compensation awarded to someone living by a farm,
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Rally Planned In Support Of Bill That Would Ease Class Size Limits
Parents and education leaders throughout the state are urging legislators to make changes to a law that mandates lower class sizes in early grades, and have scheduled a rally Wednesday afterno
Gov. Cooper Unveils First Budget, Focuses On Education Spending
Governor Roy Cooper is touting his first budget proposal as an ambitious plan to invest in educa
Lawmakers, Governor Ready For Showdown In Divided North Carolina
North Carolina legislators begin a new session Wednesday amid rancor with a new governor and deep skepticism about whether they will reach consensus on big issues.
Some North Carolina Schools May Cut Arts, Physical Education
School systems say they may have to cut arts and physical education classes in elementary schools this fall.
Group Urges Council Members To Make Winston Salem "Sanctuary City"
A local group is urging city leaders to make Winston-Salem a “sanctuary city” for immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Legal Battle Brews Over New State Superintendent Powers
A legal battle continues over the powers of the newly elected Republican state superintendent.
Update: Judges Keep New State Election Law Blocked
A panel of judges says a law approved by North Carolina Republican lawmakers shifting election oversight powers away from the new Democratic governor won't be enforced until Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit challenging those changes is resolved.
North Carolina Lawmakers Meeting To Consider HB2 Repeal
North Carolina's legislature is reconvening to see if enough lawmakers are willing to repeal a 9-month-old law that limited LGBT rights.
Amid NC Power Struggle, Former Justice Orr Says Governor's Office Should Be Stronger
Judge Bob Orr is a former state supreme court justice and Republican candidate for governor, and he doesn't always see eye-to-eye with his party. Just this year, he left the Republican Nationa