How Democrats hope to take down the GOP supermajority in N.C.
Senator Dan Blue joins the Tying it Together with Tim Boyum podcast to talk about his plans to break up the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly.
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Federal judge could hear request to block NC’s new Senate districts
A new lawsuit against the state’s new Senate voting districts could move quickly. The recently passed Senate maps sweep both Halifax and Martin counties into a sprawling new District 2.
Black Voters Removed from a State Senate District
At an October news conference, Senator Dan Blue said Republicans pulled the six Wilmington precincts with the highest Black population and voter participation out of the New Hanover district.
Folwell criticizes fellow Republicans on public records rollback
State Treasurer Dale Folwell rebuked lawmakers in his own party regarding a new law that shields legislators’ records from the public.
Senator Blue: ‘Words without deeds don’t amount to a whole lot’
Senator Dan Blue is looking for more than thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting a year ago in his Hedingham neighborhood.
Republicans Unveil New Congressional and Legislative Maps
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a GOP bill that would restructure election boards and change how their members are appointed.
Cooper vetoes GOP bill shifting appointment power over election boards to legislature
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a GOP bill that would restructure election boards and change how their members are appointed.
Republicans Seek More Control Over Elections
N.C. House of Representatives followed the N.C. Senate in passing legislation that would put the legislature in charge of all election board appointments.
Medicaid expansion won’t begin in North Carolina on Oct. 1
Due to the delay of North Carolina’s final budget by two months, the implementation of Medicaid expansion for low-income adults will not begin on Oct. 1.
NC Legislature Passes 12-Week Abortion Ban
Gov. Roy Cooper is likely to veto the 12-Week abortion ban if it gets to his desk, but the state legislature has a Republican veto-proof majority.