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Politics

Politics

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  • Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 14, 2022.
    (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
    Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has decided to quit his bid for a Senate seat in North Carolina after Democrat Roy Cooper announced his candidacy. Nickel endorsed Cooper on Tuesday, citing leadership and inspiration by the former two-term governor. Cooper launched his campaign on Monday to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. On the GOP side, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley is expected to run with Donald Trump's support. Nickel had formally launched a Senate campaign in April, but his activities were always overshadowed by what Cooper decided to do next. Nickel hinted at future political endeavors in his Tuesday statement.
  • Gov. Josh Stein raises his hands while speaking at a wooden lectern. The background is dark blue curtains, with the U.S. and North Carolina flags standing on either side of Stein. He wears a gray suit, white shirt, no tie.
    Mary Helen Moore
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    NC Newsroom
    State House and Senate leaders still haven’t reached an agreement on a budget for the fiscal year that started this month, but on Tuesday they introduced a “mini-budget” bill to fund urgent needs like teacher pay and Medicaid coverage.