OPINION: It’s time HOAs had some oversight
In a nationwide survey of Yelp reviews on homeowners associations, Raleigh tied for the city with the lowest ratings. Yelp's lowest rating is 1 star out of 5, and Raleigh's HOAs averaged 1.00 stars.
State Government
NC Senate education leaders move to boost Opportunity Scholarships
Republicans have proposed an ambitious expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program, opening the private school scholarships to all North Carolina families in a tiered system based on household income.
NC House officially overrides first Cooper veto since 2018
On Wednesday, for the first time since 2018, the North Carolina House successfully voted to override a Governor Cooper veto on Senate Bill 41. The bill will now become law.
House unveils new NC budget. Here’s what’s inside
On Wednesday, North Carolina House leaders unveiled their proposed state budget. Governor Cooper will be under pressure to sign the final version because Medicaid expansion, a bill he signed last week, is tied to passing a budget.
A ‘clear national security risk’ at the Port of Wilmington
On the floor of the United States House, Congressman David Rouzer R-7th District announced that the Cuban government had visited the Port of Wilmington in late February.
SBI director testifies on intimidation tactics from governor’s senior staff
In revealing, sometimes emotional, testimony Tuesday before the N.C. House Oversight and Reform Committee, State Bureau of Investigation Director Bob Schurmeier described a culture of political strong-arming from Gov. Roy Cooper's senior staff.
NC House officially overrides first Cooper veto since 2018
On Wednesday, for the first time since 2018, the North Carolina House successfully voted to override a Governor Cooper veto on Senate Bill 41. The bill will now become law.
OPINION: Judge exposes activist group’s dubious legal tactic
The activist group Emancipate NC can continue to work with Raleigh residents fighting police in federal court over a 2020 raid. But the group cannot continue to take part in the case as a plaintiff.
Freeman asks federal judge to dismiss Stein lawsuit over criminal libel law
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman is urging a federal court to dismiss N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein’s lawsuit challenging a state criminal libel law. Freeman argues in new court paperwork that Stein’s suit is moot.
Cooper signs NC’s Medicaid expansion into law
Gov. Roy Cooper signed the Medicaid expansion bill Monday afternoon outside the Governor’s Mansion.
North Carolina Awarded $500,000 to Help More People Afford High-Speed Internet
North Carolina will get $500,000 to help more low-income households afford monthly high-speed internet service, Governor Roy Cooper announced.
Medicaid expansion heads to Cooper for final sign-off
On Thursday, the North Carolina House gave final passage to H.B. 76, a bill to expand Medicaid, by a vote of 87-24. On Wednesday, the day prior, the vote was 95-21.