/tags/nc-house NC House en-US Copyright Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:49:59 GMT /politics/2025-01-22/joe-john-dies-north-carolina-judge-lab-state-house The Wake County Democrat revealed a throat cancer diagnosis in December. Over the weekend, John announced his resignation, saying that he had received a terminal diagnosis. He served on the Court of Appeals in the 1990s and as the crime lab director in the early 2010s. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:49:59 GMT /politics/2025-01-22/joe-john-dies-north-carolina-judge-lab-state-house Associated Press /politics/2025-01-08/nc-legislature-2025-session-house-speaker-helene The North Carolina legislature opened its 2025 session Wednesday afternoon, promising to make disaster recovery in the state’s western counties a top priority. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:08:12 GMT /politics/2025-01-08/nc-legislature-2025-session-house-speaker-helene Colin Campbell /politics/2024-12-02/women-representation-nc-legislature-2025 Only about 30% of North Carolina legislators next year will be women. Data in a new book on state politics shows women are underrepresented at all levels of elected offices here. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /politics/2024-12-02/women-representation-nc-legislature-2025 Colin Campbell /politics/2024-07-31/rental-regulations-cryptocurrency-speed-limits-nc-house-overrides-three-vetoes The state House voted Wednesday to override three of Gov. Roy Cooper's latest vetoes, but the controversial proposals are still likely months away from becoming law. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:25:06 GMT /politics/2024-07-31/rental-regulations-cryptocurrency-speed-limits-nc-house-overrides-three-vetoes Colin Campbell /politics/2024-07-24/jason-saine-north-carolina-resignation While there’s lots of focus on President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, the biggest surprise this month in North Carolina politics has been N.C. Rep. Jason Saine’s decision to resign. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:57:25 GMT /politics/2024-07-24/jason-saine-north-carolina-resignation Colin Campbell /politics/2024-06-19/north-carolina-house-budget-senate-unveils-plan The North Carolina House has approved a budget bill for the next 12 months that covers a massive increase in school-voucher demand and raises worker and teacher pay beyond what's already scheduled. Four House Democrats joined all Republicans present to vote for the bill late Wednesday. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:34:22 GMT /politics/2024-06-19/north-carolina-house-budget-senate-unveils-plan Associated Press /politics/2024-05-22/nc-house-rejects-senates-proposed-mask-restriction-bill The Senate wanted to eliminate a provision in state law that allows masks for public health reasons. Republicans say they want to crack down on protestors who break the law while wearing masks. Wed, 22 May 2024 21:09:12 GMT /politics/2024-05-22/nc-house-rejects-senates-proposed-mask-restriction-bill Colin Campbell /politics/2024-05-08/nc-house-pass-bill-expand-definition-antisemitism House Speaker Tim Moore says the bill is needed to respond to a rise in hate speech and attacks on Jewish people. If it becomes law, North Carolina would join other states in using a definition created by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. Wed, 08 May 2024 19:29:36 GMT /politics/2024-05-08/nc-house-pass-bill-expand-definition-antisemitism Colin Campbell /politics/2024-05-07/nc-antisemitism-bill-backlash-first-amendment North Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal to expand the definition of anti-Semitism in state law. Tue, 07 May 2024 19:54:43 GMT /politics/2024-05-07/nc-antisemitism-bill-backlash-first-amendment Colin Campbell /politics/2024-04-16/rodney-pierce-nc-house-roanoke-rapids-social-studies-teacher One of the biggest upsets — and closest races — in last month’s primary took place in northeastern North Carolina. In a state House race to serve Halifax, Warren and Northampton counties, longtime Representative Michael Wray lost to challenger Rodney Pierce. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:05:07 GMT /politics/2024-04-16/rodney-pierce-nc-house-roanoke-rapids-social-studies-teacher Colin Campbell