2-Party System? Americans Might Be Ready For 8
A new Pew poll finds that while there are still two major parties in America, there are stark divisions within each.
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NRA Backs Regulation Of Bump Stocks, As Some Republicans Support A Ban
The devices that allow guns to be fired like automatic weapons were possessed by the mass shooter in Las Vegas. Democrats have introduced two bills this week to make them illegal.
North Carolina Judicial Map Makeover Moves Forward In Committee
On Tuesday, plans to redraw North Carolina's judicial districts took a step forward during a special House committee meeting held in Raleigh.
Davie County Commissioner Dan Barrett Will Fill Legislative Seat
Former Senator Andrew Brock left his seat earlier this summer when appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger to the Board of Review. The Board hears unemployment insurance benefit claim appeals.
Analysis Projects Possible $1B Gap; GOP Says It Won't Happen
A report says the new North Carolina state budget could contribute to $1 billion in annual shortfalls by 2020.
As Pride Marches Take 'Resistance' Stance, Where Do LGBT Trump Supporters Fit In?
In cities across the U.S. over the weekend, LGBT people and allies marched for Pride month, many protesting the Trump administration. LGBT Trump supporters say that makes such events too divisive.
Voters Back Home Don't Mind If Mark Meadows Bucks Authority
Rather than resent Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C, for rebellious moves like torpedoing the GOP's replacement for Obamacare, voters outside Asheville are showing support for the legislator.
How Will People Who Are Already Sick Be Treated Under A New Health Law?
People withe pre-existing conditions would still be protected from insurance discrimination under the new House GOP bill, but it remains to be seen how that benefit would be paid for.
GOP Health Bill Faces Criticism As Committee Work Begins
Fending off attacks from the left and the right, House GOP leaders begin the process of amending their American Health Care Act, which would replace Obamacare.
Can Democrats Turn Activism Into Votes? Special Elections Might Be A Clue
A victory in a Delaware legislative race has Democrats enthused, and some think they can pull off an upset in a Georgia House special election, giving evidence of growing anti-Trump sentiment.