North Carolina legislature likely heading home soon for a 'little cooling off' over budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other's spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus after next week while a stalemate simmers between Republicans over how to adjust the current two-year state budget. ...

Citizens-only voting, photo ID and income tax changes could become NC amendments on 2024 ballots

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Senate is considering a slew of elections-related measures including three proposed constitutional amendments designed to give voters a say in the law-making process. GOP senators are trying to advance the legislation quickly as an indefinite...

Maryland lets sexual assault victims keep track of evidence via a bar code

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — For Angela Wharton, Maryland's new statewide tracking system for sexual assault evidence represents a ray of hope, enabling survivors to monitor the data online. Wharton was raped in 1996 and described the trauma she experienced more than 20 years later, when...

North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on Thursday when the state Senate gave it its initial approval. The Senate approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana in its first of two votes, 33-9, with nine Republicans breaking from the...

North Carolina investigators reviewing state treasurer's use of government vehicles

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — North Carolina law enforcement officials are investigating the potential improper use of state vehicles by North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell, according to a local prosecutor and records. State investigators launched a probe in March after a spot check...

North Carolina House budget gets initial OK as Senate unveils stripped-down plan

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina budget-adjustment measure penned by House Republicans received initial approval Wednesday in the chamber, legislation that covers a massive increase in private-school voucher demand, locates money for child care centers and raises worker and teacher pay...

North Carolina revives the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina senators are pushing to legalize medical marijuana again, but it’s unclear if the state House will approve it. A Senate bill that was originally intended to add state regulations to hemp products experienced a major facelift on Wednesday when...

Editorial Roundup: North Carolina - Advisory

Eds: The North Carolina editorial roundup will not move this week due to a lack of editorials of state-wide interest. We will resume the roundup at its normal time on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The AP

Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — One of America’s most conservative congressmen was locked in a tight renomination battle against an opponent endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Virginia’s primary election Tuesday. Rep. Bob Good, who chairs the hard-right House Freedom Caucus,...

Unloaded weapons don't violate North Carolina safe gun storage law, appeals court says

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An appeals court threw out convictions Tuesday against a North Carolina woman who was charged after a teenager fatally shot himself in her home, saying she was absolved because the weapon had been initially unloaded. State law makes it a crime for a gun owner...