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January 23, 2026

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Senate standing firm on NC Children’s Hospital funding amid continued budget impasse

January 21, 2026 The North State Journal Comments Off on Senate standing firm on NC Children’s Hospital funding amid continued budget impasse

A conceptual rendering of the North Carolina Children’s Hospital RALEIGH — The budget impasse in the North Carolina General Assembly between the Republican-controlled Senate and House has continued into 2026, with the issue of funding […]

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Former NC House Speaker Carl Stewart Jr. dead at 89

January 9, 2026 The North State Journal Comments Off on Former NC House Speaker Carl Stewart Jr. dead at 89

Carl Stewart Jr. (Courtesy McLean Funeral Directors) RALEIGH — Former member of the North Carolina House Carl Stewart Jr. died in the final week of 2025. He was 89 years old. Stewart, a Democrat from […]

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Legal challenge filed over new election maps

November 6, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Legal challenge filed over new election maps

Bishop William Barber, pictured protesting President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill in Washington, D.C., in June, plans to organize rallies in Raleigh in response to the redrawing of the state’s congressional map. (J. Scott […]

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‘Political terrorism’ bill passes NC House with bipartisan support

October 6, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on ‘Political terrorism’ bill passes NC House with bipartisan support

A tribute to Charlie Kirk is shown on the Jumbotron before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) RALEIGH — In the wake of the assassination […]

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ICE cooperation bill passes House, heads to Senate

April 30, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on ICE cooperation bill passes House, heads to Senate

North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Flat Rock), pictured in January, introduced legislation that would further coerce state law enforcement to work with ICE on immigration detainers. (Chris Seward / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A […]

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NC House Speaker-designate Destin Hall announces staff picks

January 7, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on NC House Speaker-designate Destin Hall announces staff picks

State Rep. Destin Hall announced his staff as he prepares to take over as speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. (A.P. Dillon / North State Journal) RALEIGH — North Carolina Speaker-designate Destin Hall […]

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Legislature overrides veto of Helene funding bill

December 11, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off on Legislature overrides veto of Helene funding bill

Rep. Dudley Green (R-Avery) describes the devastation he witnessed during Hurricane Helene and the days that followed during floor debate of the veto override of Senate Bill 382 on Dec. 11. RALEIGH — The General […]

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Senate Republicans announce key leadership positions

November 20, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off on Senate Republicans announce key leadership positions

FILE – Republican Senate leader Phil Berger presides as the Senate convenes, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina trial judges on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, blocked portions of a new law that […]

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Rep. Destin Hall on latest ICE bill, speakership

May 10, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off on Rep. Destin Hall on latest ICE bill, speakership

State Rep. Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) could become the first millenial to become speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. (A.P. Dillon / North State Journal) RALEIGH — Arguably one of the most consequential bills […]

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North Carolina will have new House Speaker following 2024 elections

July 25, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off on North Carolina will have new House Speaker following 2024 elections

Reps. Destin Hall and John Bell pose for a photo during an N.C. House session in the old Capitol in Raleigh. Photo via General Assembly RALEIGH — With the 2024 presidential election year approaching and […]

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    Jan. 22 1901: Britain’s Queen Victoria died at age 81 after a reign of more than 63 years; she was succeeded by her eldest son, Edward VII. 1953: Arthur Miller’s drama “The Crucible” opened at [...] The post This week in history: Jan. 22 to Jan. 28 first appeared on The North State Journal.
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    RALEIGH — The General Assembly’s America 250 Committee met Jan. 14 to continue its work on celebrations and events for the nation’s anniversary this year. Members heard a guest presentation from David Hosaflook, an American [...] The post NC’s America 250 plans take shape first appeared on The North State Journal.
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