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GOP lawmakers tighten hold on elections administration in North Carolina
A Republican-backed spending bill would allow the hiring of political appointees to state elections administrations staff.
North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Stopgap Spending Measure Amid Budget Impasse
North Carolina legislators have approved a stopgap spending measure to boost government spending while a broader budget ...
Michael Whatley, Republican leader, will officially enter U.S. Senate race in NC
President Donald Trump declared last week on social media that Gastonia’s Michael Whatley would “make an unbelievable senator ...
GOP Chairman Michael Whatley announces U.S. Senate campaign
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley said Thursday that he will seek his party's nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis. If he ...
Some North Carolina Democratic lawmakers break from party to pass Republican priorities
North Carolina Republican lawmakers and some Democrats have overridden eight of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's 14 vetoes.
Trump this time is trying to help GOP avoid messy primary fights
President Trump is using his influence to help Republicans avoid messy primary fights as the party prepares for the midterms. Trump recently waded into both Michigan’s Senate race and the ...
North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s vetoes on key legislation
Eight bills will become law over the objection of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein. State lawmakers held override votes in ...