North Carolinians want to know where candidates stand on data centers. Many people are finding themselves unwittingly in the crosshairs of these developments, knowing that their land, water, and even...
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The ruling means that the now Republican-led Board of Elections can continue to implement restrictions on voting that make it harder for people, and especially people of color, to exercise their right to vote.

La demanda se suma a otra presentada a principios de septiembre que también cuestiona la posibilidad de que agentes de ICE y otras fuerzas federales ingresen a centros de votación durante las elecciones de 2026.

Despite spending more than a decade lobbying for oil and natural gas companies, Whatley’s U.S. Senate campaign website mainly showcases a career in public service.

North Carolinians want to know where candidates stand on data centers. Many people are finding themselves unwittingly in the crosshairs of these developments, knowing that their land, water, and even electric bills are going to be negatively affected and, as a result, are forced to get involved.

While representing Alamance County, Riddell voted in favor of Duke Energy’s increase on power bills, eroding gun safety measures, and the NCGOP’s private school voucher program. He voted against raising the minimum wage and free school lunch.

We need leaders who will address the root causes of these events and put policies and resources in place to prevent future disasters and, when disasters strike, respond effectively. Fewer ‘Czars’ – more qualified leaders.

“Now, any parent knows that juggling work and being a new parent is no small task,” Gov. Stein said at the bill signing, alongside teachers and state workers. “But with this state policy, we’re making it easier for parents to succeed in the state’s workforce.”

The 634-page bill, drafted by a few hand-selected legislators without public comment and the regular committee process, was revealed to lawmakers just one day before they had to vote on it. They also passed a corrections bill shortly after, which made revisions to the original budget.

As Duke Energy asks North Carolina families to pay even more for electricity, advocates and elected leaders gathered outside the North Carolina Utilities Commission last week to call for lower rates and greater accountability from the utility giant.

Despite a history of racism accusations, including an audio recording, and ties to convicted sex offender Harvey West, the Republican candidate for NC Senate District 1 has been appointed to fill the seat until after the election.

Cotham’s party switch enabled a sweeping abortion ban, changes to election laws, a reduction in the powers of the governor, and more money taken out of North Carolina’s public schools, among others. She’s running for re-election against Ken McCool from Matthews.

Blust has been in politics for nearly two decades and, despite his messaging, he has not delivered for the people of Guilford County or the state at large. His opponent, Shelly Headen, has a different vision in mind and aims to uplift everyone in Guilford County and beyond.

Holding large banners that read “Sarah Stevens Protects Predators” and “Protect Kids Not Predators,” the demonstrators sought to bring public attention to Newby, Stevens, and others’ record of using West’s support to boost their campaigns.

Parents, educators and elected leaders highlighted the growing burden during a virtual press conference titled “The Cost We Carry” on August 31, pointing to rising prices and continued unmet needs in North Carolina’s public schools.