Gov. Josh Stein signs executive order to tackle housing affordability
Gov. Josh Stein on Tuesday signed an executive order directing cabinet agencies to work together to increase housing supply.
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Black advocates in NC warn Jim Crow era ‘never ended’ as voting maps shift across South
Black community leaders and lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly Tuesday said voting rights are under attack across the nation, including in North Carolina, after the U.S. Supreme Court significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act in an April ruling this year.
Miscarriage patients have fewer treatment options in states with abortion bans, study shows
Pregnant patients experiencing miscarriage who live in states with abortion bans have fewer options for healthcare management, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
NC committee votes to put ‘right to work,’ ‘right to farm’ amendments on 2026 ballot
NC Senate lawmakers could vote as soon as Tuesday on whether to put constitutional amendments for the “right to farm” and “right to work” on the ballot.
NC Senate committee advances amendment on income tax cap for 2026 ballot
NC Senate lawmakers are moving forward with a constitutional amendment to cap the state income tax rate at 3.5%, starting next year.
Republican lawmakers revive effort to elect NC State Board of Education members
Republican are reviving a proposal to elect most members of North Carolina’s State Board of Education, shifting power away from the governor.
US Supreme Court’s uneven rulings in election lead-up causing chaos, experts say
In recent weeks, the Supreme Court has effectively allowed last-minute election changes in Southern states that hold major consequences for what districts voters are assigned to and the future of Black political representation across the region.
From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect
State lawmakers across the country also are grappling with the question of who should be required to report suspected child abuse or neglect, known as “mandated reporters.” Some legislators are weighing whether clergy should be included — and whether they should be forced to reveal information from confessions. Other lawmakers are wrestling with whether sports coaches, talent agents, camp leaders and other professions with access to children should be mandated reporters.
Trump drops IRS suit in trade for $1.7B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund decried by Dems
Shortly after Trump’s filing hit the court docket, the DOJ announced the creation of a $1.776 billion settlement, not to be paid to Trump or his family, but to be divvied up among “others who suffered weaponization and lawfare,” according to a department press release.
Dominion Energy, NextEra seek to merge, creating world’s largest electric utility
NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy, which could bring SC customers under one of the world’s largest electric companies.