Tillis says Trump’s Russian diesel plan may violate U.S. law
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said President Donald Trump’s plan to allow Russian diesel imports may violate federal law, joining a bipartisan call to reverse course.
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Stein signs North Carolina gas-tax suspension into law
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein signed a temporary suspension of North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon motor-fuel tax, turning a bipartisan affordability measure into law through Nov. 30.
Legislative leaders defend appointment limits in North Carolina Supreme Court briefs
RALEIGH - North Carolina legislative leaders filed new briefs defending laws that limit the governor’s choices for appellate court vacancies and redistribute appointment authority over state boards and commissions.
State audit finds control weaknesses over $66.5 million in prison inventory
RALEIGH - A state audit found significant control weaknesses over $66.5 million in inventory held by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, while the department said it has begun training and monitoring changes.
Womack bought home outside NC-14 while running for district seat
CHARLOTTE - Democratic U.S. House candidate LaKesha Womack bought a north Charlotte home outside the 14th Congressional District she is seeking to represent, according to an official county property record and a WBTV review of district boundaries.
Trump’s North Carolina aid joke draws renewed scrutiny in midterm debate
RALEIGH - President Donald Trump’s joke that additional Hurricane Helene recovery money could depend on Republican Michael Whatley winning North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race is receiving renewed scrutiny as disaster relief enters the midterm campaign.
NCFREE sees narrower Republican majority in North Carolina House
RALEIGH - NCFREE's current outlook identifies nine North Carolina House races as toss-ups and says the Republican majority could narrow substantially while remaining intact.
Raleigh voters to decide $203 million in housing, transportation bonds
RALEIGH - City voters will decide two separate $101.5 million bond questions Nov. 3, one for affordable housing and one for transportation projects.
Cook moves North Carolina’s 1st District to Toss Up
WASHINGTON - The Cook Political Report moved North Carolina's 1st Congressional District from Lean Republican to Toss Up Friday, increasing the assessed competitiveness of Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis' race against Republican Laurie Buckhout.
North Carolina prepositions rescue teams as Isaias moves inland
RALEIGH - North Carolina has activated portions of its emergency response team and pre-positioned rescue assets as Isaias threatens flooding, gusty winds and severe weather across the state.
Roberts pauses FCC deadline in Roy Cooper political ad-rate case
WASHINGTON - Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday temporarily paused a Fourth Circuit order requiring the FCC to rule by Friday on a political ad-rate challenge that includes North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper.
ECU poll finds Cooper leading Whatley by 7 points as undecided share falls
GREENVILLE - An East Carolina University poll released Thursday shows Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley 50% to 43% among likely North Carolina voters, while the undecided share fell to 6%.