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How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
Though patients don't rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina ...
Republican holdouts bristle at Trump pressure over megabill
Frustration within the Republican Party is coming from two camps: fiscal hawks and GOP lawmakers representing districts that ...
Republican Disputes Over Trump’s Bill Give Democrats More Chances to Attack It
Democrats are sharpening their political arguments against their opposition as the president’s major policy bill moves ...
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North Carolina's Governor Stein Signs P.A.V.E. Act, Mecklenburg County to Vote on Transformative Transit Funding
Governor Josh Stein signs the P.A.V.E. Act, allowing a sales tax referendum for Mecklenburg County transit improvements.
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds
The Green Party will remain an official party in North Carolina, able to field candidates statewide through the 2028 ...
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 ...
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek re-election in North Carolina after drawing Trump's ire
Tillis made the surprise announcement one day after he opposed a massive bill for Trump's agenda in the Senate.
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't run in 2026 after opposing Trump's bill
The North Carolina Republican Party chairman, Jason Simmons, said the party wishes Tillis well and “will hold this seat for Republicans in 2026.” Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, ...
‘Unprecedented’ national cash: North Carolina Dems have tunnel vision for Roy Cooper
The state’s former governor tops his party’s wish list, following Thom Tillis’ decision not to run for another Senate term.