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Legislative Republicans look to rein in governor’s emergency powers

4 years ago  •  Republicans, Politics and Government

Travis Fain, WRAL – A state Senate committee advanced legislation Wednesday to rein in the governor’s emergency powers in North Carolina. Senate Bill 346 would put some of that power …
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In major shift, NC Sheriffs’ Association backs end to state’s pistol permit system

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Travis Fain, WRAL – North Carolina would scrap its pistol permit system, which requires local sheriffs to sign off on handgun purchases, under a bill set to roll out Tuesday …
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This 4/20, NC has growing momentum for changing marijuana laws. But will it matter?

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Will Doran, News & Observer – It’s the unofficial stoner’s holiday of April 20, also known as 4/20, and North Carolina remains one of the few states in the nation …
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Broad support for NC bill to bar shackling pregnant inmates

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Gary Robertson, AP – A bipartisan legislative effort to improve the care of pregnant women in North Carolina’s prisons and jails will protect the mothers and newborns without diminishing public …
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Transgender bill won’t move this year in North Carolina, Senate leader says

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Travis Fain, WRAL – The most controversial bill at the North Carolina statehouse this year targeting transgender students won’t move forward, a spokesman for top legislative leadership said Tuesday.

https://www.wral.com/transgender-bill-won-t-move-this-year-in-north-carolina-senate-leader-says/19636578/

NC police reform: Some changes likely, little momentum for others at statehouse

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government

Travis Fain, WRAL – There’s a slew of police reform bills pending at the General Assembly this legislative session, but the ones primed to move have backing from law enforcement.


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Lt. Gov. Robinson: No US Senate run this time

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, U.S. Senate

Travis Fain, WRAL – Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose popularity with his fellow Republicans had him eyeing a U.S. Senate run next year despite having spent just a few months …
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Donating to these NC campaigns? You’ll be giving again if you don’t uncheck this box

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Campaigns

Dan Kane and Lucille Sherman, News & Observer – As U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis raised millions of dollars for his reelection effort last year, his campaign consultant said they made …
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Legislature inviting NC Gov. Cooper to give biennial address

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Governor

AP – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will give his “State of the State” speech to a joint session of the General Assembly next week. Spokespeople for Cooper and top …
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‘Polarizing’ Republican Rep. Cawthorn faces historic number of challengers 19 months before election

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Congress

Joel Burgess and Shelby Harris, Citizen Times – After only three months in Congress, 11th District Republican Madison Cawthorn is facing a historically high number of potential election challengers, a result, …
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