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Rep. Robert Brawley cited his failed effort to repeal a controversial bail bondsman training law in a letter resigning his Finance Committee chairmanship.
Supporters of House Speaker Thom Tillis said Friday that they have filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to create a super PAC to build support for a possible U.S. Senate campaign by Tillis next year.
Syria's government has agreed to attend a U.S.-Russian-brokered peace conference, according to Moscow. While this development might seem at first glance to be a step toward ending the civil war, strong skepticism persists on both sides.
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As crowds descend on Jordan Lake to swim, boat and fish over the Memorial Day weekend, environment groups are calling on state House…
Many longtime educators are up in arms over a provision in the Senate budget that would eliminate tenure for veteran teachers.
Both the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans, but House Republicans do not agree with all of the proposals put forward by…
President Barack Obama addresses the United States drone program and Guantanamo Bay prison in a national security speech from the…
President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America's controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an…
The N.C. Senate holds its final vote on its $20.6 billion state budget proposal for 2013-14.
Statements of Economic Interest for 2013 general assembly.
The General Assembly returns to work on Jan. 30 and will tackle a number of issues ranging from constructing the annual budget to tax…
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From campaign commercials to stump speeches to news conferences, political talk is rife with hyperbole. We endeavor to cut through…
A look at key events in gun legislation in the United States.
President Obama has made some changes to his leadership team for his second term.
WRAL News identified 33 specific promises Pat McCrory made during the campaign for governor. For each, we'll provide source, a…
Voters across the country lined up to be heard Nov. 6 in the general election.
Behind-the-scenes: WRAL's 2012 election coverage
An interactive map of the U.S. shows which states require identification and photo IDs to vote.
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