2025 NC Legislature

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Politics

Legislative Democrats say immigration agents are profiling in Charlotte operation, causing mistrust

Adam Wagner

Customs and Border Patrol agents arrived in Charlotte over the weekend. Democrats in the N.C. General Assembly blasted their actions during a Monday press conference.

Stephania Molina sits on the left-hand side of a long wooden table, listening. There is a woman leaning over behind her. In the background, N.C. State Senator Natalie Murdock leans into a microphone.

Health

'We are at the breaking point.' Providers call for roll back to Medicaid rate cut

Adam Wagner

Providers warn that allowing Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts to linger will have continued impact on patient care in North Carolina.

Speaker of the House Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, top left, and Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, top center, greet North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, bottom right, as he arrives to deliver the State of the State address at the Legislative Building, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Raleigh N.C.

Politics

General Assembly will ignore Stein's call for special session to fund Medicaid

Adam Wagner

Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger told Stein the special session is unconstitutional and unnecessary.

Health

Judge orders NC Medicaid to reverse autism therapy reimbursement rate cuts amid funding dispute

Adam Wagner

Parents of 22 children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder said cutting reimbursement rates for the therapies discriminates against their children.

Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday called for the N.C. General Assembly to return for a special session to address Medicaid funding. Speaking outside the N.C. State Capitol, Stein was flanked by N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai and Medicaid advocates.

Health

With Medicaid stalemate lingering, Stein calls General Assembly back to address funding

Adam Wagner

The General Assembly provided $500 million to the program this summer. DHHS says it needs $319 million more.

Rep. Cecil Brockman is serving his sixth term in the N.C. House of Representatives. Brockman is facing charges of indecent liberties with a chi

Politics

After Rep. Cecil Brockman resigned, Guilford Democrats will choose his replacement

Colin Campbell

Democratic Party leaders in Guilford County will meet next week to select a replacement for Rep. Cecil Brockman. The House seat representing the High Point area is vacant after Brockman resigned Friday, citing his recent criminal charges.

Gov. Josh Stein talks with DMV customers outside a Raleigh office on May 30, 2025.

Politics

NC's DMV plans to fast-track four new offices to reduce waits

Colin Campbell

The leader of North Carolina's Division of Motor Vehicles says he's hoping to open four new offices within months. The legislature recently approved funding for new DMV offices in Fuquay-Varina, the town of Garland in Sampson County, Cabarrus County and the town of Leland in Brunswick County.

Signage showing the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is accepted is displayed at Wild Onion Market, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Politics

Virginia will use state funding to keep SNAP running, but NC leaders aren't proposing that

Colin Campbell

While Virginia’s Republican governor announced plans this week to continue SNAP benefits in November using state funding, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein doesn’t have the power to make a similar move.

Attendees cheer during a rally protesting a proposed redistricting map Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.

News

New NC congressional map faces 1st lawsuit, more anticipated

Adam Wagner

The new map shifts eastern North Carolina counties between the state's 1st and 3rd Districts to give Republicans a clear advantage in both.

Democratic Congresswoman Deborah Ross speaks during a rally protesting newly redrawn Congressional districts designed to elect another Republican to Congress.

Politics

Q&A: Political scientist explains what's next for NC Congressional races under new map

Colin Campbell

North Carolina no longer has any particularly competitive Congressional districts, thanks to the new map passed this week at President Donald Trump’s request.