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Politics & Government

It takes lots of money to win elections. Here's what you need to know

2:57pm November 01, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Elections are becoming more expensive as candidates vie for voters' attention. But there are strict rules about how money is raised, how it can be used and how to prove you're following the laws.

Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., speaks at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on July 25.

Politics & Government

House and Senate on a collision course toward a government shutdown (again)

4:12pm July 28, 2023

by Susan Davis

Some House GOP hard-liners say Speaker Kevin McCarthy shouldn't rule out a shutdown to achieve spending cuts and social policy changes sought by the far right of his party.

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Economy

Has inflation changed how you shop and spend? We want to hear from you

5:00am June 15, 2023

NPR wants to know whether rising prices have led you to shop differently for groceries, travel or entertainment; use "buy now pay later" services; or dip into savings to cover your debts.

Economy

Holiday Spending Expected To Be Higher This Christmas Season

3:39pm December 20, 2018

by Sean Bueter

North Carolina store owners are expecting seasonal spending to be a little higher this year.

Politics & Government

North Carolina Veto Budget Override Complete With House Vote

4:20pm June 28, 2017

by GARY D. ROBERTSON , Associated Press

North Carolina Republicans completed their override of Democratic Gov.

Politics & Government

Republican Leaders Urge Cooper To Sign North Carolina Budget

3:49pm June 22, 2017

by Associated Press, GARY D. ROBERTSON

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders dared Gov.

Economy

North Carolinians Holding the Line on Holiday Spending

11:37am December 12, 2013

According to a High Point University Poll out this week, most North Carolinians plan to spend the same amount of money or less on the holidays this year than last year.