News

WUNC11h
Congress has passed its sweeping tax passage. How are North Carolina politicians reacting?
N.C. Governor Josh Stein said the General Assembly must take steps to protect Medicaid expansion and provide food assistance.
North Carolina Farmers and food distributors brace for potential impacts of SNAP cuts to their bottom line
Distributors say we could see the effects of proposed cuts in the change in local farmers' income, and as a result, their ...
With Tillis Out, North Carolina’s Senate Race Will Draw Parties’ Firepower
A popular former Democratic governor, Roy Cooper, is expected to announce a bid this summer. The Republicans are banking on ...
Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce North Carolina Senate race
Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, ...
North Carolina governor urges state delegation to vote against megabill
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) is urging the state’s congressional delegation to vote against the massive Senate-passed ...
North Carolina governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed on Thursday three anti-DEI bills and another measure that in part would ...
North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race wide open after Tillis bows out
Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s not running again, a day after he railed against President Donald Trump’s spending bill.
WTKR11h
Local officials raise concerns after shrimp trawling bill fails in North Carolina
The North Carolina House of Representatives axed a bill that would put a ban to shrimp trawling along the state's coast.
North Carolina begins ban on popular disposable vapes not approved by the FDA, starting July 1
Starting July 1, North Carolina will enforce a ban on most disposable vapes, following the enactment of House Bill 900.