Helene recovery once again takes center stage as NC legislators return to Raleigh • NC Newsline Six weeks away from the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Gov. Josh Stein is doing his best to keep legislators focused on the damage caused during the '24 hurricane season. Stein ...

Six weeks away from the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is doing his best to keep legislators focused on the damage caused during the 2024 hurricane season. ncnewsline.com/2026/04/20/h...

It’s not rocket science: UNC System leaders make the case for increased funding • NC Newsline There's perhaps no better advocate for North Carolina’s higher education system these days than NASA Astronaut Christina Koch.

It’s not rocket science: UNC System leaders make the case for increased funding ncnewsline.com/2026/04/17/i... #ncpol

UNC-Wilmington seeks approval for four-year medical school • NC Newsline University of North Carolina at Wilmington Chancellor Aswani Volety says the time is right for his university to add an accredited four-year medical school with a three-year accelerated track.

It has been more than 50 years since North Carolina launched a public medical school, and during that time, the state’s population has doubled. UNC-Wilmington is now seeking approval to add an accredited four-year medical school with a three-year accelerated track. #ncbiz #UNC #ncpol

The good, the bad and the unknown: The future of AI in North Carolina • NC Newsline Leading experts in research, government and industry innovators gathered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus this week to discuss how artificial intelligence can be responsibly d...

“The research shows if you graduate in a time of economic recession or great technology disruption, the legacy of that will affect your job 15 years from now — your wages, how much you earn over a lifetime, and your career trajectory.” ncnewsline.com/2026/04/15/t... @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

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‘The hell with the midterms’: Former NC governor says Republicans need to focus on economy, not war  • NC Newsline Former Gov. Pat McCrory says the economy, not the war in Iran, will be what decides North Carolina's closely watched U.S. Senate race this fall.

‘The hell with the midterms’: Former NC governor says Republicans need to focus on economy, not war  ncnewsline.com/2026/04/13/t...

New Polling: Increasingly pessimistic, North Carolinians favor more guardrails on presidency ncnewsline.com/2026/04/09/n... | #ncpol

NC governor warns of ‘exceedingly painful cuts’ as legislative tax cuts reduce future revenue • NC Newsline Two weeks before the 2026 North Carolina General Assembly's short session convenes, Gov. Josh Stein issued a dire warning.

NC governor warns of ‘exceedingly painful cuts’ as legislative tax cuts reduce future revenue ncnewsline.com/2026/04/08/n...

NC Democrats call Trump’s rhetoric toward Iran 'repugnant' and 'reckless' • NC Newsline North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein joined Democratic members of Congress Tuesday in criticizing President Donald Trump's escalating threats against Iran.

NC Democrats call Trump’s rhetoric toward Iran ‘repugnant’ and ‘reckless’ ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-de...

Could higher tolls be in the NC ferry system’s future? These NC lawmakers want a state audit first. • NC Newsline Members of the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee recommended legislation that would have the Office of the State Auditor conduct a financial audit of the ferry division's operations...

Could higher tolls be in the NC ferry system’s future? These NC lawmakers want a state audit first. ncnewsline.com/2026/04/06/c... @ncnewsline.com

NC governor seeks nearly $800 million in state funding in latest Helene recovery request • NC Newsline Governor Josh Stein is calling on the General Assembly to invest another $792 million in western North Carolina as recovery continues from Hurricane Helene.

Friday marks the 18-month anniversary of Helene’s devastating blow to western North Carolina. Gov. Stein is calling on the General Assembly to invest another $792 million in the region as recovery continues. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/26/n... #WNC #ncpol #Helene

North Carolina food banks increase support as TSA agents work without pay • NC Newsline The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina has increased support for TSA agents at North Carolina airports, who have gone unpaid for a month amid a partial government shutdown.

“We got folks out here selling plasma to make ends meet,” said Mac Johnson, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 449 at RDU airport. “These are federal employees. This is a disgrace.” @ncnewsline.com #ncpol #TSA

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From buckets to blacktop: NC lawmakers rethink how future transportation dollars are spent • NC Newsline North Carolina lawmakers say the the road-tested formula for determining which projects get built may have worked in the past, but it's not working now.

From buckets to blacktop: NC lawmakers rethink how future transportation dollars are spent ncnewsline.com/2026/03/23/f... #traffic #ncpol

Big changes ahead for State Health Plan as trustees work to lower costs  • NC Newsline North Carolina teachers and state employees can expect more changes to the State Health Plan in 2027 as trustees work to control costs.

Get ready for more changes to the State Health Plan in 2027. Some state employees offered their own ideas for managing the plan that serves 750,000 state employees, teachers, retirees and dependents. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/17/b... via @ncnewsline.com #ncpol

NC is finally attracting more dentists. Would political oversight help or harm the profession? • NC Newsline North Carolina is considering whether the state's dental profession should be overseen by political appointees instead of dentists.

NC is finally attracting more dentists. Would political oversight help or harm the profession? ncnewsline.com/2026/03/16/n... #ncpol #dental @ncnewsline.com

From timber to tinder: NC forestry officials worry about growing fire dangers, fewer workers • NC Newsline Forestry officials worry about more wildfires in the aftermath of Helene. But low pay is making it increasingly difficult to keep experienced staff.

From timber to tinder: NC forestry officials worry about growing fire dangers, fewer workers ncnewsline.com/2026/03/12/f... #nc #ncpol #WNC

NC is losing 100,000 acres of farmland annually. Troxler seeks lawmakers' help to stem the tide • NC Newsline North Carolina is losing 100,000 acres of farmland and forest land a year. N.C. Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler says the state urgently needs more funds for farmland preservation.

North Carolina is losing 100,000 acres of farmland and forest land a year. Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler calls it the biggest issue in agriculture today. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/11/n...

Senator Graig Meyer to resign North Carolina Senate seat. Here's why and what comes next. • NC Newsline State Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) will leave the General Assembly at the end of March to become the new executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center.

Veteran state Senator Graig Meyer to resign North Carolina Senate seat. Here’s why and what comes next. ncnewsline.com/2026/03/09/s... #ncpol

'We're dumping money into the ocean': Outer Banks seeks state help for long-term NC 12 fix • NC Newsline Three months before the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Dare and Hyde County officials urged state lawmakers Thursday to help them fund a more permanent solution to maintain North Carolin...

‘We’re dumping money into the ocean’: Outer Banks seeks state help for long-term NC 12 fix ncnewsline.com/2026/03/05/w... via @ncnewsline.com

Former Congressman Wiley Nickel cruises to win primary for Wake County District Attorney • NC Newsline With 95% of the precincts reporting, it appears former Democratic U.S. House Rep. Wiley Nickel will win the Wake County DA's race with 49% vote in unofficial returns.

Former Congressman Wiley Nickel cruises to win primary for Wake County District Attorney ncnewsline.com/2026/03/03/f...

Stein urges North Carolinians to be vigilant as war escalates in Iran • NC Newsline North Carolina Governor Josh Stein used Tuesday's Council of State meeting to remind North Carolinians to stay vigilant as President Donald Trump suggests the war against Iran could take four to five ...

NC Gov. Josh Stein urges North Carolinians to be vigilant as war escalates in Iran ncnewsline.com/2026/03/03/s... #ncpol

UNC-CH scraps 'surreptitious' recording policy; some faculty still have concerns • NC Newsline University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts drew applause Friday when he announced that the university would rescind its policy of recording faculty without their knowledge.

UNC-CH scraps ‘surreptitious’ recording policy; some faculty still have concerns ncnewsline.com/2026/03/02/u... #ncpol #AAUP

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Faculty leader addresses critics as UNC System defines 'academic freedom' • NC Newsline The UNC System Board of Governors wasted little time on Thursday in approving a definition for academic freedom that has been a year in the making. The policy protects the rights of all faculty to eng...

Faculty leader addresses critics as UNC System defines ‘academic freedom’ ncnewsline.com/2026/02/26/f... #unc #ncpol

Speed hits another bump: NC Auditor says town should dissolve • NC Newsline The town’s board has adopted a resolution of intent to dissolve Speed's charter after an audit highlighted $3,507.15 in unauthorized charges.

A total of $3,507.15 in unauthorized charges were withdrawn from the town’s accounts, according to the audit. Some of those funds were wrongfully spent on gift cards, electronics, groceries and even dog treats. ncnewsline.com/2026/02/25/s...

UNC Board of Governors poised to increase tuition despite pushback from prominent conservative • NC Newsline The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is widely expected to grant approval Thursday to 12 universities seeking tuition increases.

As the UNC Board of Governors is poised to increase tuition, a prominent conservative pushes back ncnewsline.com/2026/02/25/u...

NC businesses, conservatives celebrate Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump tariffs • NC Newsline Friday's 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs was welcome news for small business.

A coalition of over 800 small businesses launched a national sign-on letter Friday that calls on the Trump administration and Congress to deliver “full, fast, and automatic” tariff refunds. ncnewsline.com/2026/02/20/n...

After years of conservative pushback, Holly Springs town council adopts nondiscrimination ordinance • NC Newsline Holly Springs joins eight other municipalities within Wake County — including Raleigh, Cary, and Apex — that have signed on to the nondiscrimination ordinance since 2022.

After years of conservative pushback, Holly Springs town council adopts nondiscrimination ordinance ncnewsline.com/2026/02/18/a...

North Carolinians honor civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson • NC Newsline North Carolina leaders are remembering the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.

North Carolinians honor civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson ncnewsline.com/2026/02/17/n...