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Cooper vetoes election bill, sparking override showdown with GOP supermajority

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press/Report for America North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a sweeping Republican elections bill Thursday that would end a grace period ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, August 27, 2023 5:02 pm

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‘No Labels’ movement says it could offer independent presidential ticket in 2024

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press A national political movement that could offer an independent presidential ticket in 2024 as an alternative to major-party nominees ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, August 24, 2023 8:31 am

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Cooper visits rural areas to promote Medicaid expansion delayed by budget wait

With a Medicaid expansion kickoff likely delayed further in North Carolina as General Assembly budget negotiations drag on, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper wrapped up a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 9:46 pm

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NC Republicans give final OK to legislation curbing appointment powers held by governor

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina Republican legislative leaders finalized on Wednesday their efforts to curb the appointment powers of the governor on ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 9:44 pm

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Eastern North Carolina hospital has closed its doors

A rural eastern North Carolina hospital has closed its doors, largely the result of what its operators described as a declining surrounding population that was ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 7:18 pm

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Cooper vetoes another charter school oversight bill

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Friday another bill related to North Carolina charter schools that would ease enrollment ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, July 27, 2023 5:20 pm

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North Carolina Medicaid managed care for people with mental illness and disabilities delayed again

North Carolina’s planned managed care program for Medicaid enrollees who also need services for behavioral health or intellectual or developmental disabilities is being delayed again ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, July 23, 2023 7:50 am

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Robinson has raised $2.2M this year for North Carolina governor’s race, still trails Stein

Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s campaign has raised a substantial amount so far this year in his bid for governor in 2024. But he’s behind ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, July 23, 2023 7:34 am

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North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore confirms he won’t seek another term leading the chamber

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore has confirmed that his record fifth two-year term presiding over the chamber will ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, July 23, 2023 7:28 am

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North Carolina unemployment rate falls to 3.3% in June

North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% for June, the state Commerce Department said on Friday, continuing a slow decline that began late last year. ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:40 am

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