State News

Issues that arose in primaries around voting sites are coming up for general elections. Local board members report pressure from NC auditor.

Bladen County, NC, was considering a proposal that could have eliminated commission seats created to give Black voters a greater voice.

State auditor’s investigation found Randleman made financial missteps, behind on audits, but not evidence of embezzlement or P-card abuse.

NC legislator who changed registration to unaffiliated after primary loss was key vote to override veto on federal tax credits program.

As legislators advance property tax ballot measure designed in part to turn out voters, NC counties warn that one size doesn’t fit all.

NC legislative leaders agree on healthcare, raises, tax cuts. Still uncertain on some spending. Unclear if budget deal could survive veto.

Campaign finance filings show Duke Energy has been generous to NC lawmakers. Some policy decisions seem to show generosity in return.

Progress by Littleton receives praise, but town remains far behind on state-mandated audits. Meanwhile, town of Speed’s dissolution underway.

Leading Democrats from across US and NC converge on Raleigh for NewDEAL network summit to discuss winning strategies for messaging, governing.

North Carolina’s Local Government Commission has given Littleton until May 4 to show enough progress to avoid a financial takeover.

NC lawmakers withdraw proposals to intervene in Franklin County water dispute with nearby Henderson, change terms for Forsyth school board.

Rocky Mount officials point to progress, try to avoid further missteps that could lead to largest LGC city financial takeover in NC history.

With Medicaid funding due to run out, NC lawmakers act quickly in new session. But some concerned by extra provisions in bill.

Movement on state budget and Medicaid funding near top of the agenda as lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2026 session.

Divided State Board of Elections votes to use SAVE to target small number of noncitizen voters. Some worry citizens will be kept from voting.

The lack of a budget and other unfinished business from 2025 leaves a lot for NC lawmakers to tackle in 2026 short session.

Current leadership in Elm City tries to grapple with previous missteps and violations of town’s policies exposed in NC state auditor’s report.

A coalition frustrated with votes of several NC House Democrats to override vetoes worked successfully to unseat those legislators in primary.

Complaint claims a donation to the Cumberland GOP violated state law and a current county election board member knew. She denies wrongdoing.

While most issues are resolved, primary election protests over alleged government favoritism in Yancey County remain in doubt.