2017 NC Legislature

At the General Assembly in Raleigh, former lawmakers, lobbyists, staffers and others describe a workplace culture that is antiquated, handsy and…

Updated 10:50 a.m., October 17, 2017There are now no plans to hold primary elections for trial court and appeals court races next year. That's because the…

The North Carolina General Assembly is returning Thursday from a five-week hiatus, but don't expect them to consider overriding Democratic Gov. Roy…

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper cleaned off from his desk the last remaining bills the General Assembly sent him in June by letting them become law without…

Increased efforts to discourage human trafficking in North Carolina are among one of nearly 30 additional bills that Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into…

Gov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation directing how $100 million in additional Hurricane Matthew relief funds must be spent and requiring zip line and…

The latest on work performed by the North Carolina legislature as lawmakers attempt to adjourn by this weekend (all times local).12:55 p.m.Details on how…

There could be term limits for the leaders of the state House and Senate under a bill moving through the legislature.The bill could limit for the…

Coming off a week that included a gun bill, an energy bill, and a re-mapping session, this week is likely to be a bit quitter on Jones Street.That could…

Republican legislators in North Carolina have refused to hold a special session demanded by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to redraw General Assembly…