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March 21, 2023

North Carolina House advances ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates

The North Carolina House advanced a bill that would ban universities from requiring students to prove COVID vaccinations. The bill also prohibits schools from requiring booster shots.

March 21, 2023

North Carolina State discontinues coed rifle program this academic year

NC State will discontinue its coed rifle program at the end of this academic year. The school pledged support if the students wanted to transition the program to a club sport.

March 19, 2023

North Carolina bill increasing punishments for rioters will become law after no governor veto

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will allow a bill increasing penalties for rioters to become law after deciding against blocking the piece of legislation — a move he made in 2021.

March 17, 2023

North Carolina student in good condition after being hit by Tesla

A North Carolina teen who was struck by a Tesla after getting off a school bus is in good condition after sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver failed to stop for the bus.

March 17, 2023

North Carolina Senate approves bill that will reduce wait-time for permit holders to drive unsupervised

In a bill passed by the North Carolina Senate, permit holders won't have to wait as long before they can drive unsupervised. The waiting period may be reduced from 12 to six months.

March 17, 2023

Bill mandating North Carolina colleges to take US studies class to graduate approved by state House

The North Carolina House has approved a bill requiring state college students to take a U.S. history or government class in order to graduate.

March 16, 2023

NC Gov. Cooper urges against large paper mill's closure

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper urged Pactiv Evergreen not to shut down its Canton mill, noting the "devastating effect" an estimated 1,100 job losses would have on the state.

March 16, 2023

North Carolina bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid clears state Senate

The North Carolina state Senate has approved a bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid coverage. The proposal could cover more low-income adults and build more health facilities.

March 16, 2023

Republican-dominated North Carolina Supreme Court may revive voter ID mandate

Mandating voter identification for elections in North Carolina was once struck down by Democrats, but may be revived now that Republicans hold a majority in the Supreme court.

March 16, 2023

Attorney generals in some states refuse to release advisory opinions, while others post dozens each year

Attorney generals in about 20 percent of the states in the U.S. haven't posted any general opinions in the past few years, while other states post dozens each year.