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February 13, 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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Court rules for NCGA on boards, judicial appointments

January 16, 2026 The North State Journal Comments Off on Court rules for NCGA on boards, judicial appointments

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein speaks during a December press conference at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. (Gary D. Robertson / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favor of the […]

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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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Senate introduces ‘Back the Blue Pay Act’

October 5, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Senate introduces ‘Back the Blue Pay Act’

The State seal in front of the North Carolina General Assembly. (North State Journal) RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate passed a measure to increase pay and enhance benefits for law enforcement officers in the […]

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Senate unveils $65.9B budget proposal

April 22, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Senate unveils $65.9B budget proposal

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden), pictured in January, said his chamber’s budget proposal would keep pushing forward Republican priorities while “taking on unnecessary bureaucratic bloat.” (Chris Seward / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The […]

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Legislative session opens with more than 200 bills

February 20, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Legislative session opens with more than 200 bills

A voter marks their ballot during early in-person voting Oct. 17 in Asheville. A new bill filed in the General Assembly would shorten the length of early voting in North Carolina. (Stephanie Scarbrough / AP […]

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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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NCGA set to approve initial Helene relief

October 7, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off on NCGA set to approve initial Helene relief

President Joe Biden, center, shakes hands with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as he arrives at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport last Wednesday to survey damage from Hurricane Helene. (Susan Walsh / AP Photo) RALEIGH — North […]

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Berger’s chief of staff named CEO of NHL’s Hurricanes

July 19, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off on Berger’s chief of staff named CEO of NHL’s Hurricanes

(Courtesy Carolina Hurricanes) RALEIGH — North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger’s chief of staff was named Thursday as CEO of the parent company of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon announced the hiring […]

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