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NC Senate leader expects budget votes this week after deal reached
Updated:Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) says he expects members of the General Assembly to vote on a compromise budget plan by the end of the week. Committee members reached agreement this weekend on teacher pay raises, teaching assistant positions and funding Medicaid, which have been the three major sticking points in negotiations.
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McCrory signs bill to rewrite Common Core standards
Rep. Jones posts wide lead in campaign cash for NC3 race
Rep. McIntyre's campaign coffers still filled with cash as term winds down
McCrory threatens veto of Senate's budget plan for teacher raises
Senator says coal ash cleanup bill headed for compromise committee
NC Senate approves bill replacing Common Core in schools
Hagan, Tillis accept debate invitation from WECT & local League of Women Voters
Senate negotiators offer to remove tenure decision for teacher pay raises
NC House approves bill to strengthen punishment for stealing Venus Flytraps
GOP leaders continue to spar over spending bills on Education, Medicaid
Charter school bill heads to Gov. McCrory's desk
A bill changing some rules for how charter schools operate in North Carolina is headed to the governor.
NC Senate passes bill to reform Medicaid, bill goes to House
State lawmakers in the Senate on Thursday passed a bill to partially privatize Medicaid by changing how the program is administrated and financed.
Hagan's lead grows over Tillis in new PPP poll of Senate race
Incumbent Kay Hagan has stretched her lead slightly over Thom Tillis in the highly-watched race for one of North Carolina's seats in the U.S. Senate. Hagan's lead is now seven points over Tillis with less than four months to go before Election Day. To see the specifics of the poll, click on the link inside this story.
Rouzer has cash lead in NC7 race over Barfield, Casteen
Former state Senator David Rouzer has a wide advantage over the other two candidates in the race for the 7th Congressional District race in North Carolina.
Senate committee approves coal ash bill despite Duke Energy objections
A state Senate committee on Tuesday gave approval to a coal ash bill mandating clean up deadlines for Duke Energy's coal ash ponds across North Carolina. Click the link inside the story to read the text of the bill.
NC House budget gets money to Eugenics victims sooner than expected
A proposal inside the state House spending plan could bring compensation to victims of North Carolina's Eugenics program months earlier than they expected. The proposal could free up funding as early as October of 2014, instead of waiting until July of 2015. Click on the link inside this story to read the full proposal.
Teacher raises included in NC House $21 billion spending plan
Members of the state House on Tuesday introduced a $21 billion budget proposal Tuesday morning, which increases teacher pay but includes no mention of film incentives, which are set to run out at the end of the year. Click on the link inside the story to see the entire proposal.
Anti-Tillis ad taped during primary election night party
The first post-primary political ad of the Senate campaign in North Carolina appears as if it was taped while GOP candidate Thom Tillis was giving his victory address.
NC7 candidates release fundraising totals for 1st quarter
Seventh Congressional GOP candidates David Rouzer and Woody White are trumpeting their fundraising efforts as their primary campaigns head toward the May 6 primary election.
Legislative analysts say film-industry study is incorrect
A preliminary review from analysts at the N.C. General Assembly claims a film-industry sponsored report released last week incorrectly concluded that the state's film incentives create positive returns.
Check your lawmaker's effectiveness, attendance and voting record
The North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research used several parameters to rank the most effective members of the state House and Senate for their work done in the 2013 session.
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Lee replacing McComas as new Chairman of State Ports Authority Board
Lee replacing McComas as new Chairman of State Ports Authority Board
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Governor Pat McCrory has selected Wilmington attorney Michael Lee as the new Chairman of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors. Lee will replace Daniel McComas,More >>Gov. Pat McCrory has selected Michael Lee to be the new Chairman of the State Ports Authority Board of Directors, replacing Danny McComas who stepped down earlier this month.More >>Rouzer, White campaigns level "Lobbyist" claims
Rouzer, White campaigns level "Lobbyist" claims
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Woody White is planning a news conference for Thursday to criticize his opponent in the District 7 GOP primary, David Rouzer, for holding a fundraiser with a known Democratic lobbyist. InMore >>The campaign barbs continue in North Carolina's Seventh Congressional District Republican primary race between David Rouzer and Woody White. Both candidates are leveling "lobbyist" accusations at each other. More >>
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Judge rules NC abortion-ultrasound law is unconstitutional
Judge rules NC abortion-ultrasound law is unconstitutional
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - A federal judge in North Carolina says a state law requiring women who want an abortion to have an ultrasound and then have a medical provider describe the image to them is a violationMore >>A judge on Friday overturned a state law involving abortion providers to show expectant mothers an ultrasound image of their unborn child. District Court Judge Catherine Eagles ruled the law is illegal.More >>Candidates for Judge, state Senate and Congress address issues in Wilmington
U.S. House, Senate GOP candidates attend forum in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Candidates running for seats in both chambers of Congress met in Wilmington on Tuesday night, just three weeks before primary election day in North Carolina. The Lower Cape FearMore >>Lowering the national debt, preserving national security, and the role of government were some of the issues on the table as candidates for U.S. House and Senate met in front of a crowd Tuesday night in Wilmington.More >>Challengers criticize incumbent Sheriff at candidate forums in New Hanover County
Challengers criticize incumbent Sheriff at candidate forums in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Candidates running for Sheriff in New Hanover County had differing views on the safety of citizens and schoolchildren as they discussed issues at a forum Thursday night. RepublicansMore >>Sheriff Ed McMahon defended his record during candidate forums Thursday night at the Senior Center in New Hanover County. Former Sheriff Sid Causey criticized McMahon during their Democratic forum. Marc Benson and Jason Vaughn, the two GOP candidates, did the same in their forum.More >>Forum crowd hears some differences in state Senate & Congressional candidates
Forum crowd hears some differences in state Senate & Congressional candidates
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Primary candidates running for seats in Raleigh and Washington, DC largely agreed with each other during a candidates' forum Wednesday night at the Senior Resources Center in NewMore >>Three sets of candidates brought differing views on issues including school vouchers, same-sex marriage, state film incentives and renourishing beaches along the coast. Republican candidates for the District 9 Senate seat took the stage first, followed by Democratic candidates for District 8 Senate seat and then two men running for the U.S. House District 7 seat.More >>"A Closer Look" - retired Marine Adame wants to serve in Congress
"A Closer Look" - retired Marine Adame wants to serve in Congress
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – As a retired United States Marine, Marshall Adame served his country in times of war and peace. While working as a defense contractor in Saudi Arabia last year, Adame became discouragedMore >>Marshall Adame spent more than two decades serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Now he wants to continue his service from the halls of Congress. He is running for the Democratic nomination for the District 3 seat, currently held by Rep. Walter B. Jones.More >>A Closer Look: McIntyre on retiring, endorsing, and the three Presidents
A Closer Look: McIntyre on retiring, endorsing, and the three Presidents
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Rep. Mike McIntyre still has about a year left in Washington, DC. After announcing plans to retire at the end of his ninth term in the House of Representatives, the Democrat fromMore >>Rep. Mike McIntyre is now starting to look at the next chapter of his life, after serving in Congress for nearly two decades. In an in-depth interview, the nine-term House member talks about making his decision to retire, whether he will endorse any candidate in the race to claim his seat, and some of his favorite moments with all three Presidents he worked with in Washington, DC.More >>GOP candidates for NH School Board & Commissioners debate issues
GOP candidates for NH School Board & Commissioners debate issues
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – A pressing bond referendum, opportunity scholarships, charter schools and a pay raise for teachers were some of the issues on the table at a forum for Republican candidates runningMore >>Teacher pay, tax incentives, charter schools and beach re-nourishment were just some of the issues on the table as Republican candidates for New Hanover County Commissioners and School Board met on stage at the Senior Resources Center.More >>
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Congressmen say Savannah River Site has money for fuel project
Congressmen say Savannah River Site has money for fuel project
SAVANNAH RIVER SITE, S.C. (AP/WIS) - Gov. Nikki Haley and members of South Carolina's congressional delegation say federal legislators have secured enough money to make sure a nuclear fuel project at theMore >>Gov. Nikki Haley and members of South Carolina's congressional delegation say federal legislators have secured enough money to make sure a nuclear fuel project at the Savannah River Site goes forward.More >>SC will keep fighting for gay marriage ban
SC will keep fighting for gay marriage ban
South Carolina will continue to defend itself against a lawsuit over its ban on gay marriage despite a decision by a federal appeals court with jurisdiction over the state that a similar gay marriage ban in...More >>South Carolina will continue to defend itself against a lawsuit over its ban on gay marriage despite a decision by a federal appeals court with jurisdiction over the state that a similar gay marriage ban in Virginia is...More >>Camden man who brought gun to U.S. Capitol office building released from jail
Camden man who brought gun to U.S. Capitol office building released from jail
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A Camden man was arrested Wednesday morning in Washington D.C. after police say he brought a loaded 9mm pistol inside the U.S. Capitol Building.Robert Prestage, the 59-year-old owner of Camden's PrestageMore >>A Camden man was arrested Wednesday morning in Washington D.C. after police say he brought a loaded 9mm pistol inside a U.S. Capitol office building.More >>Ervin's spot on November ballot confirmed
Ervin's spot on November ballot confirmed
Tom Ervin says the South Carolina Election Commission has certified his spot on the November ballot as a petition candidate for governor.More >>The South Carolina Election Commission has certified Tom Ervin's spot on the November ballot as a petition candidate for governor.More >>Vincent Sheheen's plan for SC roads doesn't raise gas tax
Vincent Sheheen's plan for SC roads doesn't raise gas tax
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen is releasing his plan to improve South Carolina roads without raising the gas tax.More >>Democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen is releasing his plan to improve South Carolina roads without raising the gas tax.More >>
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"A Closer Look" - Rouzer making second try to win NC7 seat in Congress
"A Closer Look" - Rouzer making second try to win NC7 seat in Congress
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – David Rouzer came within about 700 votes of winning a seat in Congress two years ago. His defeat to then 8-term incumbent Rep. Mike McIntyre was the closest U.S. House electionMore >>David Rouzer is making his second try to win North Carolina's Seventh Congressional seat in Congress. After falling less than 700 votes shy in his first attempt, Rouzer is looking to improve his campaign in 2014.More >>"A Closer Look" - retired Marine Adame wants to serve in Congress
"A Closer Look" - retired Marine Adame wants to serve in Congress
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – As a retired United States Marine, Marshall Adame served his country in times of war and peace. While working as a defense contractor in Saudi Arabia last year, Adame became discouragedMore >>Marshall Adame spent more than two decades serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Now he wants to continue his service from the halls of Congress. He is running for the Democratic nomination for the District 3 seat, currently held by Rep. Walter B. Jones.More >>Candidates for Judge, state Senate and Congress address issues in Wilmington
U.S. House, Senate GOP candidates attend forum in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Candidates running for seats in both chambers of Congress met in Wilmington on Tuesday night, just three weeks before primary election day in North Carolina. The Lower Cape FearMore >>Lowering the national debt, preserving national security, and the role of government were some of the issues on the table as candidates for U.S. House and Senate met in front of a crowd Tuesday night in Wilmington.More >>Forum crowd hears some differences in state Senate & Congressional candidates
Forum crowd hears some differences in state Senate & Congressional candidates
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Primary candidates running for seats in Raleigh and Washington, DC largely agreed with each other during a candidates' forum Wednesday night at the Senior Resources Center in NewMore >>Three sets of candidates brought differing views on issues including school vouchers, same-sex marriage, state film incentives and renourishing beaches along the coast. Republican candidates for the District 9 Senate seat took the stage first, followed by Democratic candidates for District 8 Senate seat and then two men running for the U.S. House District 7 seat.More >>Challengers criticize incumbent Sheriff at candidate forums in New Hanover County
Challengers criticize incumbent Sheriff at candidate forums in New Hanover County
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Candidates running for Sheriff in New Hanover County had differing views on the safety of citizens and schoolchildren as they discussed issues at a forum Thursday night. RepublicansMore >>Sheriff Ed McMahon defended his record during candidate forums Thursday night at the Senior Center in New Hanover County. Former Sheriff Sid Causey criticized McMahon during their Democratic forum. Marc Benson and Jason Vaughn, the two GOP candidates, did the same in their forum.More >>
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Rep. Mike McIntyre
Rep. Mike McIntyre
Rep. Mike McIntyreMore >>Rep. Mike McIntyreMore >>Rep. Walter B. Jones
Rep. Walter B. Jones
Rep. Walter B. JonesMore >>Rep. Walter B. JonesMore >>Sen. Richard Burr
Sen. Richard Burr
Sen. Richard BurrMore >>Sen. Richard BurrMore >>Sen. Kay Hagan
Sen. Kay Hagan
Sen. Kay HaganMore >>Sen. Kay HaganMore >>Sen. Bill Rabon (NC8)
Sen. Bill Rabon (NC8)
Sen. Bill Rabon (NC8)More >>Sen. Bill Rabon (NC8)More >>
Sen. Thom Goolsby (NC9)
Sen. Thom Goolsby (NC9)
Sen. Thom Goolsby (NC9)More >>Sen. Thom Goolsby (NC9)More >>Sen. Michael Walters (NC13)
Sen. Michael Walters (NC13)
Sen. Michael Walters (NC13)More >>Sen. Michael Walters (NC13)More >>Rep. Frank Iler (NC17)
Rep. Frank Iler (NC17)
Rep. Frank Iler (NC17)More >>Rep. Frank Iler (NC17)More >>Rep. Susi Hamilton (NC18)
Rep. Susi Hamilton (NC18)
Rep. Susi Hamilton (NC18)More >>Rep. Susi Hamilton (NC18)More >>Rep. Ted Davis (NC19)
Rep. Ted Davis (NC19)
Rep. Ted Davis (NC19)More >>Rep. Ted Davis (NC19)More >>
Rep. Rick Catlin (NC20)
Rep. Rick Catlin (NC20)
Rep. Rick Catlin (NC20)
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Rep. William Brisson (NC22)
Rep. William Brisson (NC22)More >>Rep. William Brisson (NC22)More >>Rep. Chris Mills (NC16)
Rep. Chris Mills (NC16)
Rep. Chris Mills (NC16)Email: Chris.Millis@ncleg.netMore >>Rep. Chris Mills (NC16)Email: Chris.Millis@ncleg.netMore >>Rep. Kenneth Waddell (NC46)
Rep. Kenneth Waddell (NC46)
Rep. Kenneth Waddell (NC46) Email: Ken.Waddell@ncleg.netMore >>Rep. Kenneth Waddell (NC46) Email: Ken.Waddell@ncleg.netMore >>
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Florida goes to Obama, final electoral tally 332-206
Florida goes to Obama, final electoral tally 332-206
(RNN) – With the majority of ballots counted and the question of who will be the next president put to rest, only Florida remains undecided as vote tallies continued into Wednesday. With 97 percent reported,More >>The state of Florida has finished its tally, and its 29 electoral votes went to President Barack Obama. Not that it mattered.
More >>Obama 'more inspired than ever' after historic election
Obama 'more inspired than ever' after historic election
(RNN) – Obama took on a variety of issues during his first term in the Oval Office, and he pledged to continue his plan of economic recovery in the next four years. His campaign rode the theme of "Change"More >>"This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation," said Mitt Romney in his concession speech.More >>
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SLIDESHOW: Preachers, gamblers & war heroes - Fun presidential facts
SLIDESHOW: Preachers, gamblers & war heroes - Fun presidential facts
Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>SLIDESHOW: Top 10 cities where Republicans are irresistible
SLIDESHOW: Top 10 cities where Republicans are irresistible
The 2012 election may be over, but not all may be lost for Republicans looking for love. Thanks to chemistry.com, you can find your political equal in these cities.More >>Republicans lost the 2012 presidential election, but not all may be lost for members of the GOP looking for love. Chemistry.com lists the cities they are most likely to find their political equal.More >>SLIDESHOW: President Obama's inauguration
SLIDESHOW: President Obama's inauguration
President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term in front of hundreds of thousands of people on the steps of the Capitol.
More >>President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term in front of hundreds of thousands of people on the steps of the Capitol.
More >>SLIDESHOW: Faces of the final debate
SLIDESHOW: Faces of the final debate
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided an endless amount of viral internet memes as well as the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided enough memorable moments - one in particular about the Navy - to create an endless amount of viral internet memes. It also was the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>SLIDESHOW: Faces of the debate, Part 2
SLIDESHOW: Faces of the debate, Part 2
Here's a cheeky look at the darker side of the second presidential debate in New York. Please, drop your serious cap off at the door.More >>Here's a cheeky look at the darker side of the second presidential debate in New York. Please, drop your serious cap off at the door.More >>
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Senate Democrats seek to split GOP on export bank
Senate Democrats seek to split GOP on export bank
Familiar with the Export-Import Bank? Most voters in Louisiana and Virginia probably aren't either.More >>Familiar with the Export-Import Bank? In all likelihood, most voters in Louisiana and Virginia aren't either.More >>Miller faces sales job on $17B VA health care bill
Miller faces sales job on $17B VA health care bill
Rep. Jeff Miller's background as a real estate broker will come in handy as the Florida Republican tries to a sell a $17 billion veterans health care bill to a GOP caucus that includes tea party members dead...More >>Before being elected to Congress, Rep. Jeff Miller was a real estate broker. His background in sales will come in handy as the Florida Republican tries to a sell a $17 billion deal to improve veterans health care to a GOP...More >>Obama going to dinner as clock ticks toward recess
Obama going to dinner as clock ticks toward recess
President Barack Obama plans to chew over the concerns of heartland Americans by taking four Kansas City residents out to dinner.More >>President Barack Obama is taking four Kansas City residents out to dinner to chew over the concerns of heartland Americans, with little time remaining for action on pressing issues before Congress begins its August recess.More >>Senate to vote on highway money as deadline looms
Senate to vote on highway money as deadline looms
The Senate is scheduled to take up legislation Tuesday to keep federal highway money flowing to states, with just three days left before the government plans to start slowing down payments.More >>The Senate is set to take up legislation to keep federal highway money flowing to states, with just three days left before the government plans to start slowing down payments.More >>Despite good news, benefit programs face problems
Despite good news, benefit programs face problems
Despite some good news, Medicare and Social Security still face long-term financial problems as millions of baby boomers reach retirement. Social Security's disability program is already in crisis as it edges...More >>Despite some good news, Medicare and Social Security still face long-term financial problems as millions of baby boomers reach retirement. Social Security's disability program is already in crisis as it edges toward...More >>$1,000 pill now hepatitis C treatment of choice
$1,000 pill now hepatitis C treatment of choice
A $1,000-per-pill drug that insurers are reluctant to pay for has quickly become the treatment of choice for a liver-wasting viral disease that affects more than 3 million Americans.More >>A $1,000-per-pill drug that insurers are reluctant to pay for has quickly become the treatment of choice for a liver-wasting viral disease that affects more than 3 million Americans.More >>With Israel at war, US lawmakers give full support
With Israel at war, US lawmakers give full support
Members of Congress are falling over one another to show their support for Israel.More >>Members of Congress are falling over one another to show their support for Israel.More >>Immigration debate roils politics in ... Maine?
Immigration debate roils politics in ... Maine?
The debate over immigration is quickly becoming a central issue in one of the nation's most closely watched governor's races - in Maine.More >>In the whitest U.S. state, thousands of miles from the Mexican border, the debate over immigration is quickly becoming a central issue in one of the nation's most closely watched governor's races.More >>Ernst back from military training to Senate race
Ernst back from military training to Senate race
Republican Senate candidate Joni Ernst has returned from two weeks of training with the Iowa National Guard to a midterm election race against Democrat Bruce Braley that has become a competitive contest in the...More >>Republican Senate candidate Joni Ernst has returned from two weeks of training with the Iowa National Guard to a midterm election race against Democrat Bruce Braley that has become a competitive contest in the battle for...More >>US: Russia violated 1987 nuclear missile treaty
US: Russia violated 1987 nuclear missile treaty
The Obama administration is accusing Russia of violating a 1987 nuclear missile treaty, calling the breach a, quote, 'very serious matter.'More >>In an escalation of tensions, the Obama administration accused Russia on Monday of conducting tests in violation of a 1987 nuclear missile treaty, calling the breach "a very serious matter" and going public with...More >>
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