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North Carolina governor’s chief of staff is leaving, and will be replaced by another longtime aide

North Carolina governor’s chief of staff is leaving, and will be replaced by another longtime aide

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s only chief of staff during his two terms is leaving her post in the final months of the administration for a move to the private…

Senior North Carolina House Budget Writer Saine Says He’ll Leave Legislature Next Month

Senior North Carolina House Budget Writer Saine Says He’ll Leave Legislature Next Month

Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House said Monday that he will resign his legislative seat next month, further thinning…

North Carolina Governor Commutes 4 Sentences, Pardons 4 Others

North Carolina Governor Commutes 4 Sentences, Pardons 4 Others

Justice Symbols (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday pardoned four ex-offenders and commuted the sentences of four others convicted of crimes…

Another Political Party in North Carolina OK’D for Fall; 2 Others Remain in Limbo

Another Political Party in North Carolina OK’D for Fall; 2 Others Remain in Limbo

North Carolina State Capitol (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Gary D. Robertson Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s elections board certified unanimously on Tuesday a right-leaning political party to field candidates…

North Carolina Senate Approves Spending Plan Adjustments, Amid Budget Impasse With House

WPTF StaffJun 25, 2024
North Carolina Senate Approves Spending Plan Adjustments, Amid Budget Impasse With House

The Senate Chamber In North Carolina (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Gary D. Robertson Via AP News CLAYTON, N.C. (AP) — Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced on Monday that it…

North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana

WPTF StaffJun 21, 2024
North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana

The Front Entrance of the North Carolina State Legislature Building (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Makiya Seminera Via AP News RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana…