An amendment to shift power towards the state legislature slated by Republicans fell short of approval, as 61.2 percent of voters reject the removal of a non-partisan board member from the Board of Elections, along with the removal of N.C. Governor's power. But some voters say the wording of the amendments on the ballots contributed to voter confusion.
Ahead of the election, many thought that a "Blue Wave" could occur, where 30 or more seats from the Republican party were lost. Though that didn't happen, the election experienced something else: a Youth Wave.
Insko will serve in the North Carolina General Assembly for a 12th term.
If you are among the group of North Carolinians not aware of the Constitutional amendments appearing on this year's ballot, here is a brief guide to what they entail, and who supports them.
As sea levels rise, North Carolina's elected officials continue to stall on making plans to combat climate change.
The N.C. chapter of the conservative advocacy group Americans for Prosperity joins local officials in opposition to the judicial vacancy amendment.
Hurricane Florence has brought about an estimated $12.8 billion in damages, and N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper recommends an additional $1.5 billion for recovery.
Every name and amendment that a voter in Orange County should know before hitting the polls in November.
Republicans have had power in both houses, making it hard for Democrats to move forward on environmental, education and voting policy. Rob Schofield, director of NC Policy Watch, says Democrats will be energized for the midterms due to polarization around President Donald Trump.
Here's what you need to know about the new legislation signed into law post-Florence.
The lack of gender diversity in politics can only be fixed by new, diverse candidates running — women should recognize they can be in positions of power, and then they just have to "step up and take it".
For the first time, a federal judge stated that HB142, HB2's replacement, does not prevent transgender people from using facilities that match their gender identity on Sunday.
Early voting is upon us. Starting Oct. 17, students can start lining up at the polls. Here's a quick guide to where, when and how to submit your ballot.
The N.C. General Assembly unconstitutionally gerrymandered congressional districts to favor Republican candidates in 2016.
An N.C. Republican Party official floated the idea of impeaching the N.C. Supreme Court if the court votes to remove proposed constitutional amendments from November's ballot.
The N.C. Promise Plan is taking effect at three UNC-System universities – UNC Pembroke, Western Carolina University and Elizabeth City State University – and lowering their tuition costs somewhere in the range between two to three thousand dollars.
Of the $65 million proposed for facility upgrades, $20 million would go to the UNC system for facility upgrades including communication systems, security systems, panic alarms, doorways and other tools to respond to threats.
Early voting for primary elections around the state began in most cities in North Carolina on April 19. If you're going home to vote, here's what you need to know.
Although the semester is ending, the NC General Assembly is about to convene. The budget is likely to be the main bill of conversation this year.
Voters, new precedents will be in place by the time you march to polls this fall. For the first time in state history, there will be a Democrat on the ballot for all 170 legislative seats up for election in November.
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