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
NC SPIN Posts by Lynn Bonner
Judges replace the NC congressional redistricting plan. The state Supreme Court denies all requests for a stay
The Supreme Court said the latest legislative map did not meet constitutional standards for fairness. Read More
NC House approves a new redistricting plan with some changes Democrats wanted, but the debate over new maps is not over
Democrats say the new maps don't address the districts the court said needed fixing. Read More
Experts say Black lawmakers are sure to lose seats under new NC legislative maps
Using the maps drawn by legislators our General Assembly could become nearly all white. Read More
What will happen in NC if the Supreme Court ends the constitutional right to an abortion?
North Carolina has been identified by some analysts as a “haven state” for abortion if Roe is overturned. Read More
General Assembly sends new state budget to Cooper for final approval
After three years without an approved budget Governor Cooper has signed the $25.8 billion spending plan, admitting that it is far from perfect. Read More
Members of the public say their testimony was distorted in Senate redistricting process
People who attended the public comment periods for redistricting say their comments have been distorted and taken out of context. Read More
Video gambling advances as GOP softens its stance
Republican legislators voted en masse against establishing the state lottery but the state GOP platform is silent on gambling. Read More
NC House Democrats hope they can shape the final state budget
13 Democrats are on the conference committee trying to resolve the budget. How much influence with they have? And how about Governor Cooper? Read More
Duke expert says indoor masking is a good idea for all NC counties. NC Republicans politicize the CDC mask recommendation.
Once again we are witnessing the politicalization of a deadly disease. Read More
