State Politics

NC Senate passes 'Weston's Law' to address elevator safety in rental homes
The state House must still consider the measure before it heads to the governor's desk.

Leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion puts future of birth control, some fertility treatments in question
If the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion stands, abortion rights supporters warn that access to birth control could be at risk on two fronts: Legal and legislative.

As high court mulls Roe v. Wade, Democrats and Republicans sharpen focus on legislative races
North Carolina Republicans and Democrats are pushing for voters to rally behind local candidates who could determine whether abortion restrictions are implemented.

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn responds to lingerie photos
The western North Carolina congressman called the pictures "goofy vacation photos" taken well before he decided to run for Congress

Business, fish advocates at odds over NC's strict limits on silver in wastewater
North Carolina has the tightest standard in the country to keep silver out of surface waters and streams.

Political ads are allowed to mislead you and are often designed to do so
Political ad season is upon us with the May 17 primary election.

Who's running for US Senate, new Congressional district in North Carolina? Candidate filing period ends
North Carolina candidates were required to submit their paperwork by noon ET Friday for the May 17 primary.

Who's running for Congress in North Carolina? See where 2022 candidates are competing
North Carolina congressional candidates have until noon on March 4 to submit paperwork for elected office under a new voting map.

NC panel rejects petition to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for high school seniors
Dozens of parents gathered outside the state Division of Public Health building on Six Forks Road Wednesday to protest a petition calling for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all high school seniors.

Grant recovery program could help thousands of NC businesses devastated by pandemic
A recently launched grant program could help turn things around for some Triangle-area merchants dealing with a host of issues as the COVID pandemic nears the two-year mark.

NC AG Stein: Don't fall victim to storm price-gouging
Some unscrupulous business owners see weather emergencies as a chance to make a quick buck from desperate customers. State Attorney General Josh Stein says don't fall for it - and if you do, report it.

Cooper elected chair of the Democratic Governors Association
In a tweet Saturday, The Democratic Governors Association announced that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has been elected to serve as the chair of the organization in 2022.

Governor vetoes bill barring donations to run NC elections
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Republican legislation Thursday that would bar North Carolina election boards and officials in counties from accepting private money to run elections.

Cohen explains NC's COVID approach 20 months into pandemic, potential threat of omicron variant
State lawmakers had challenging questions on Tuesday for Gov. Roy Cooper's administration about their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic so far.

Dr. Mandy Cohen successor Kody Kinsley sworn in as DHHS secretary
Dr. Mandy Cohen, the secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services who quickly became the public face of North Carolina's response to COVID-19, is stepping down.

Long-overdue NC budget proposal expected to be finalized Monday
The North Carolina House and Senate are expected to release a final spending plan Monday and send it to Gov. Roy Cooper.

Burr's brother-in-law ordered to provide testimony in SEC insider trading investigation
A federal judge has ordered Sen. Richard Burr's brother-in-law to answer questions from the Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing the regulator to advance its investigation into their stock sales.

Robinson goes on offensive, firing up conservative rally in Raleigh
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson resumed his attack on LGBTQ issues in schools during a Friday morning rally in downtown Raleigh.

Rep. Dana Bumgardner dies after battle with cancer
Rep. Dana Bumgardner, R-Gaston, has died after a battle with cancer.