Politics As Usual
Here’s a look back at Rep. Stevens’ time in the North Carolina General Assembly– it’s the kind of resume that you really don’t want to see from someone aspiring to sit on the NC Supreme Court.
This embarrassing gaffe on social media offers a really good illustration of who Whatley is– he’s all talk, no substance. And when the stakes are high– like when Whatley was tapped to lead the federal government’s Hurricane Helene recovery efforts– that’s not the guy you want leading our state.
The midterm elections are looking bleak for Republicans. Rather than modify their unpopular stances and help everyday North Carolinians, Republicans in the NCGA decide to push a host of constitutional amendments – some distractions, some outright harmful.
This wasn’t just preventable, it was intentional. It’s like they saw that the dumpster was starting to smoke and they responded by throwing away the fire extinguisher.
While we wait on a budget, it’s worth looking at some of the other legislation that you probably won’t hear as much about– but could change our lives if they became law.
After a historically unproductive 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly is about to get back to work. Here’s what we’re keeping an eye on when the 2026 “short session” kicks off on April 21.
It’s now been more than two and a half years since North Carolina passed a comprehensive budget, leaving teacher raises, Medicaid funding, and rural health care in question.
This ruling was tough news for folks across our state. But advocates aren’t giving up, and they won’t give up until public schools receive the funding they need to fully support our students.
This man– this convicted sex offender– is now one of the most influential leaders within the North Carolina Republican Party. His specialty? Fundraising for GOP judicial candidates.
If you could tell your lawmakers one thing about the rising cost of living, what would it be? It’s a question that the Coalition Against Right-Wing Extremism posed to North Carolina, and folks from all across the state, from Asheville to Wilmington, shared stories of pain and perseverance, struggle and resilience.