Colin Campbell
Capitol Bureau ChiefColin Campbell has covered North Carolina politics and state government since 2014, starting as a reporter for The News & Observer in Raleigh. He later led the NC Insider state government news service before moving to Business North Carolina magazine to launch its daily political newsletter, the North Carolina Tribune.
Prior to entering the wild world of state politics, Colin covered Raleigh city government and Johnston County for the N&O. He's a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's journalism school who started his media career at age 14, working as a news reader, classical music host and alternative rock DJ for Charlottesville, Va., radio stations WNRN and WTJU.
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A new state law prevents local governments from restricting American and North Carolina flags on private property, ending a legal despite between the city of Greenville and an R/V dealership that flies an enormous American flag. -
Starting in January, pension investments will be controlled by a newly appointed committee of experts known as the N.C. Investment Authority. -
Can Republicans give themselves an extra Congressional seat in North Carolina without running the risk of making a safe GOP seat more competitive for Democrats? -
Six towns along the Albemarle Sound in northeastern North Carolina are hoping to bring more tourists to their waterfront downtowns. Thanks to $15 million in state funding, the "Harbor Towns" project is adding cruises, passenger ferries and improved docking facilities to attract visitors. -
North Carolina’s Medicaid system is grappling with funding shortfalls, both from the state budget and from the Congressional megabill. The state Department of Health and Human Services says it will reduce provider reimbursement rates and cut coverage for popular weight-loss drugs on Oct. 1 after state lawmakers failed to approve additional funding. -
N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger said Thursday that the legislature might redraw the state's Congressional districts in response to partisan gerrymandering efforts in other states. -
Medicaid coverage will likely be cut next month – and state employees and teachers will continue to go without raises – after Republican legislative leaders concluded a session Tuesday without reaching a compromise on most state budget issues. -
Republicans in the N.C. House have introduced a bill calling for tougher penalties for political violence in response to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. -
State lawmakers are back in Raleigh this week, but Republicans still haven't reached an agreement on a budget and Medicaid funding. -
North Carolina Congressman Brad Knott says Congress will take action if changes to Medicaid threaten rural hospitals. He addressed the issue, as well as legislation he's pushing for on guns and immigration, during a telephone town hall this week.
