Republicans fall short of a veto-proof legislative majority, but advocates foresee tough fights on several key issues
North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in out-of-state requests seeking abortions. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Lynn Bonner
National government associations and legal scholars want U.S. Supreme Court to reject NC Republicans’ theory on elections
If NC lawmakers prevail, states face the prospect of being forced to run different elections under different voting rules. Read More
Here's how much NC Republicans' redistricting lawyers cost taxpayers
The price tag is already at $3 million for redistricting and bills are still coming. Read More
One thing is certain after the state Supreme Court ruling on constitutional amendments – more court hearings
No matter what happens in the latest round of court rulings a state court appeal will follow. Read More
NC treasurer’s love for cash in the pension fund hobbled returns during the stock market boom
Treasurer Folwell is criticized for have 13 percent of the $119 billion pension fund in cash, much higher than the rest of the top 10 in public pension funds. Read More
NC Attorney General: The right to reproductive care is on the ballot
Politicians are playing with women's lives and decisions about reproductive care are deeply personal, says NC's Attorney General. Read More
State budget has plenty of surprises, including lots of earmarks and lower raises than state employees wanted
Legislators had more money to spend than they thought they would. Republicans are passing the budget in such a way that legislators must vote up or down on the document as written. Read More
NC House Republicans want the state to negotiate for a Medicaid expansion work requirement
While advocates for Medicaid expansion are encouraged by current interest the are underwhelmed by a proposal that would further delay expansion. Read More
Role of outside money looms larger than ever as PAC
Money from groups of people we don't know who live outside the district affected the outcome of the election. Read More
Jail deaths increase in North Carolina
Even as country jails were releasing the populations due to COVID, 56 people died in jail, the most since 2013. Read More
