NC Democrats' parity in Congress delegation may be fleeting Democrats celebrated winning North Carolina's lone toss-up race for the U.S. House this month as Wiley Nickel won the 13th District seat The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
Roasted: Mining giant's costs case against Muswellbrook Shire Council thrown out After a part-win in a rates war between Glencore and Muswellbrook Shire Council, Land and Environment Court rubbishes a 'deficient' and 'disingenuous' costs claim Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2022
The US government wants to argue against North Carolina lawmakers at the Supreme Court RALEIGH, N.C. — The United States government is so opposed to a theory North Carolina lawmakers plan to argue in front of the Supreme Court that it now wants to be included in oral arguments. Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022
Some mailers claiming to show your voting record are wrong, North Carolina elections board warns RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Board of Elections is advising voters about mailers being distributed across the state that claim to tell people whether they voted in recent elections — and in some cases, include inaccurate information about their voting records. Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022
‘Trump has created a cult,’ North Carolina's Cooper says in campaigning for Democratic governors CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper chairs the Democratic Governors Association and has been making the rounds promoting campaigns of Democratic candidates for governor. On Wednesday, he was interviewed by Pluribus News, a national legislative news site, and talked about what’s at stake for voters this election year. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
QAnon, the Big Lie and misogyny: Inside Trump’s Wilmington rally Senior Washington reporter Eric Garcia was on the ground at Trump’s rally in Wilmington, North Carolina. Here’s what he saw: The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022
Timothy K. Moore spent more than any other Republican House candidate or officeholder in North Carolina North Carolina Republican House candidates and officeholders have spent $5.6 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state representatives and candidates, Timothy K. Moore has spent more than any other Republican. Ballotpedia · Sep 12, 2022
Trimester restrictions? Exceptions? North Carolina GOP leaders talk about potential abortion bans RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s GOP leaders gave more indications Tuesday of what abortion legislation might look like if Republicans gain a supermajority this fall. Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022
NC’s highest court rules on gerrymandered legislature’s power, but the case isn’t over RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s state legislature was unconstitutionally gerrymandered to the extent that lawmakers may have lacked the authority to claim to represent the people, when they passed new constitutional amendments in 2018, the N.C. Supreme Court ruled Friday. Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022
Court opens door to voiding N. Carolina Voter ID amendment North Carolina’s Supreme Court opened the door Friday to nullifying a voter ID mandate approved by citizens in 2018 The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022
North Carolina ban on abortion after 20 weeks can be enforced, judge rules RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has ruled that North Carolina’s general ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy can be enforced, following the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to restrict abortion. Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022
Medicaid expansion breakthrough within reach in N. Carolina A deal on Medicaid expansion in North Carolina is within reach after both legislative chambers passed competing measures before ending their annual session The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022
NC governor moves to protect abortion access, including for women from out of state RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina may become a destination for women who are seeking abortion care and coming from states with more restrictive laws since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022
Supreme Court rules on part of North Carolina’s voter ID case RALEIGH, N.C. — The constitutionality of North Carolina’s voter ID law is still up in the air — but on Thursday, Republican lawmakers won a related legal fight at the U.S. Supreme Court. Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022
ABC News · Jun 23, 2022 'Australia's S***test Big Things' shortlist a joke to some, but not everyone's laughing From the Big Banana to the Big Lobster, Australia has more than 230 novelty sculptures. Now a public vote on a satirical Facebook page has revealed our four "S***test Big Things".
Benzinga · Jun 21, 2022 North Carolina Senate Prioritizes Personal Income Tax Over Medicaid Expansion And Medical Marijuana Legalization State senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) expressed support for cutting the state's personal income tax rate in half as legislative leaders prepare the upcoming budget proposal for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D).
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022 NC House may not vote on bill banning LGBTQ instruction in K-3 classrooms anytime soon A controversial bill restricting LGBTQ instruction in elementary schools might not be taken up by the North Carolina House in the remaining few weeks of the legislative session, Speaker Tim Moore said Wednesday.
Benzinga · Jun 7, 2022 North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill; 72% Of Bipartisan Voters Support This, But What Will House Do? North Carolina Senate passed a medical marijuana bill Monday in a 36-7 vote, after first giving its initial approval to the measure last week. Senate bill 711 or N.C.
Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022 North Carolina preschool teacher who used LGBTQ flash cards resigns CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Wake County teacher has resigned amid the controversy over the use of LGBTQ themed flash cards in her preschool classroom.
Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022 NC’s top Democrats and Republicans rebuke the party dissenters who crossed them North Carolina’s top politicians on both sides of the aisle sent their party’s dissenters a message in Tuesday night’s primary election results to fall back in line.
Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022 Editorial: In Cawthorn loss, Republicans show they can stand up to one of their own On the eve of Tuesday’s primary, former President Donald Trump asked voters to give U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn a “second chance.”
Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022 Why NC Republicans aren’t planning to immediately try banning abortion RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican legislators in North Carolina are not necessarily clamoring to quickly join other GOP-led states in fully outlawing abortion — even with the Supreme Court expected to overturn Roe v. Wade in the coming weeks and allow states to set stricter abortion rules than in the past.
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022 ‘Surreal moments’: Chuck Edwards reflects on victory over Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina congressional race FLAT ROCK, N.C. — Chuck Edwards was on his way to his election night watch party about 2 1/2 hours after polls closed when he received the call from Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who had already returned home from his own party and was ready to concede the race.
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022 NC Rep. Madison Cawthorn has conceded his race, campaign says HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn called his Republican primary opponent and conceded on Tuesday night, losing his reelection bid in the Western North Carolina district that sent him to Congress two years ago.
ABC News · May 4, 2022 Work culture could be why detention centre staff have 'unfavourable views about children', commission hears "Negative socialisation" could explain why the behaviour and attitudes of Ashley Youth Detention Centre workers might reflect attitudes of "years past", Tasmania's child sexual abuse commission of inquiry hears.