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Senior North Carolina House Budget Writer Saine Says He’ll Leave Legislature Next Month

Senior North Carolina House Budget Writer Saine Says He’ll Leave Legislature Next Month

Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House said Monday that he will resign his legislative seat next month, further thinning…

North Carolina Governor Commutes 4 Sentences, Pardons 4 Others

North Carolina Governor Commutes 4 Sentences, Pardons 4 Others

Justice Symbols (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday pardoned four ex-offenders and commuted the sentences of four others convicted of crimes…

Another Political Party in North Carolina OK’D for Fall; 2 Others Remain in Limbo

Another Political Party in North Carolina OK’D for Fall; 2 Others Remain in Limbo

North Carolina State Capitol (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s elections board certified unanimously on Tuesday a right-leaning political party to field candidates…

North Carolina Senate Approves Spending Plan Adjustments, Amid Budget Impasse With House

WPTF StaffJun 25, 2024
North Carolina Senate Approves Spending Plan Adjustments, Amid Budget Impasse With House

The Senate Chamber In North Carolina (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Gary D. Robertson Via AP News CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced on Monday that it…

North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana

WPTF StaffJun 21, 2024
North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana

The Front Entrance of the North Carolina State Legislature Building (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Makiya Seminera Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana…

Citizens-Only Voting, Photo ID and Income Tax Changes Could Become NC Amendments on 2024 Ballots

WPTF StaffJun 21, 2024
Citizens-Only Voting, Photo ID and Income Tax Changes Could Become NC Amendments on 2024 Ballots

Vote Here Sign On The Floor (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Makiya Seminera And Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Senate is considering a slew of elections-related…