Latest North Carolina state government News
Billy Graham statue for U.S. Capitol to be unveiled next week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A statue of the late Rev. Billy Graham set to stand inside the U.S. Capitol to represent North Carolina will be unveiled next week in a ceremony. House Speaker Mike Johnson, other congressional members and the family of the Charlotte-born evangelist are...
Despite revenue downgrade, North Carolina anticipates nearly $1B more in cash
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials downgraded a projected state revenue surplus through mid-2025 by $430 million on Friday, citing lower than anticipated April 15 individual income tax payments due to recent business tax changes. Still, the state expects nearly $1 billion more to enter...
Democrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two women campaigning for President Joe Biden after facing medical emergencies because of abortion restrictions in their states visited Michigan on Tuesday to highlight what they say are the risks to women’s health since federal abortion protections were overturned. ...
North Carolina governor seeks to halt GOP's favored policies as legislature resumes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly returned Wednesday for its budget-adjustment session, receiving a spending plan from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that seeks to halt Republicans' premier policies in recent years on taxes and school choice — proposals that GOP lawmakers are...
North Carolina legislature reconvenes to address budget, vouchers as big elections approach
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly begins its annual work session Wednesday with a little extra money to spend and limited pressing issues to address before key elections this fall and longtime state government leaders depart. Following their landmark 2023...
North Carolina medical marijuana sales begin at Cherokee store
CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — Medical marijuana can now be legally purchased in North Carolina with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opening its long-planned dispensary this weekend on tribal land. Hundreds of people, many with approved medical patient cards to purchase items,...
Case heard by NC Supreme Court may affect how partisan officials file voter fraud claims
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An attorney representing voters accused of fraud in the 2016 election warned North Carolina’s highest court that their eventual decision could allow political operatives to make voter fraud allegations without consequence — but the justices had several questions. ...
North Carolina lawsuits challenging same-day registration change can proceed, judge says
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two lawsuits challenging how North Carolina legislators recently tightened same-day voter registration can continue, even though state election officials have recently made adjustments to address a judge's constitutional concerns. U.S. District Judge Thomas...
North Carolina military affairs secretary stepping down, with ex-legislator as successor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s second-term Cabinet secretary for military and veterans affairs is retiring, and a former state legislator who has been working at the Pentagon is taking his place. Cooper's office announced on Thursday that Walter Gaskin, a...
Appeals panel won't order North Carolina Senate redistricting lines to be redrawn
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal appeals court declined Thursday to order North Carolina legislators to redraw some state Senate districts, rejecting arguments that clear evidence has been presented showing Republican manipulation of boundaries means Black voters there are prevented from electing...
