Federal commitment puts pressure on regulators to turn a promise into binding protections.
A razor-thin House margin turns attendance into legislative power
Bipartisan support sets up a new test of the governor’s veto power
Budget provision forces cities to rewrite public procurement rules
THC fight pits youth access concerns against hemp businesses
New law targets land near farms and military bases
Raises and tax cuts end a long budget fight
Homelessness bill forces cities to crack down or face lawsuits
A jail takeover in eastern North Carolina is raising urgent questions about staffing and safety
Veto overrides turn diversity and immigration bills into North Carolina law
