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NC legislators report state budget progress

Republican leaders are working through the final disagreements between the House and Senate on the way to legislative approval of a state budget.  House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Cald...

NC legislature releases $34B budget deal, expects votes this week

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) said both chambers anticipate voting on the budget this Wednesday and Thursday.

Publisher’s Positions

By Steve Hunley Way To Go, Speaker Sexton Last week, Cameron Sexton, speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, removed Democrats from their committee and subcommittee assi...

Statement by Governor Sherrill on Delaney Hall

Statement by Governor Sherrill on Delaney Hall “I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane, and unconstitutional living conditions are...

House set to vote on sweeping election bill despite opposition to overseas voter restrictions

The North Carolina House of Representatives is expected to vote on a hotly contested election reform bill next week after it passed the powerful House Rules Committee on Wednesday....

Championship Canes storm General Assembly, deliver pep talk deep in budget overtime

In 2006, Carolina Hurricanes captain Rod Brind’Amour hoisted the Stanley Cup in the chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly after leading the team to their first championsh...

With two major vacancies, who will lead the Vermont House and Senate?

The General Assembly should consider leadership term limits

North Carolina’s General Assembly is unusually strong compared with the legislatures of other states. So, it is especially damaging when entrenched legislative leaders stymie legis...

As end of session looms, NC Republican leaders push back expected budget date

Not long ago, Republican state lawmakers were eyeing the middle of June for the rollout of North Carolina’s long-delayed budget. Tuesday, they said that may not be possible. Senate...

Speaker Johnson says House will pass Trump’s voter ID bill through arduous process after GOP revolt

By Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to move quickly to advance President Donald Trump’s signature voter ID legislation through the arduous budget r...

Sherrill Heads over to Budget Meeting with Coughlin

TRENTON – Governor Mikie Sherrill this morning said she looks forward to a sit-down this afternoon with Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-19), presumably concerning the 2027 budget general...

Delayed by budget talks, NC legislature still has plenty to do

When North Carolina lawmakers headed home for the Fourth of July weekend, they left a lot of unfinished business on the table — a result of long-delayed budget discussions that dra...

Texas Democratic chair calls for party to abandon GOP House Speaker Dustin Burrows

Burrows relied on Democratic support to win the gavel last year, then green-lit a wave of conservative priorities.

State Rep. Dave Wright addresses Halls Republican Club

  By Ken Lay State Representative Dave Wright made an appearance at the Halls Republican Club Tuesday night at the Halls Boys and Girls Club. He recapped the recently completed leg...

North Carolina Lawmakers Ban DEI in Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Universities

N.C. House Speaker Destin Hall said in a press release that this ends “divisive DEI policies for good.” The post North Carolina Lawmakers Ban DEI in Public Schools, Community Colle...

House focused on results, economic growth under Dy – Rep. Horibata

MANILA, Philippines – Camarines Sur 1st District Rep. Tsuyoshi Anthony “Hori” Horibata, representing House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III at the opening of the 20th Manila Food...

At the speaker's ultimate discretion, will the next Assembly majority leader be from upstate N.Y.?

Current Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes from Buffalo is stepping down at the end of her term.

Speaker Coughlin Testifies on His Bill to Shield Residents from Losing Health Care and SNAP Under H.R. 1

            Speaker Coughlin Testifies on His Bill to Shield Residents from Losing Health Care and SNAP Under H.R. 1 Legislation would help residents that rely on NJ FamilyCare and...

The fine print: NC’s $34M budget includes DEI cuts, ferry tolls, AI, prison funds and more

Both chambers anticipate voting on the budget this Wednesday and Thursday, according to House Speaker Destin Hall.

Making the case for funding Legislative Hall expansion

State lawmakers who oppose Governor Matt Meyer's line-item veto of funding in the capital budget for Legislative Hall improvements are weighing their options.

Statement by Governor Sherrill, Legislative Leaders as Republicans Pan Budget Deal

A budget deal is in place, a source told InsiderNJ, set for Thursday debate and Monday passage. The StayNJ eligibility requirements will change but the amount will stay the same, p...

NC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar discusses an array of bills being advanced by GOP lawmakers

North Carolina state lawmakers are in the midst of the 2026 legislative session and, as had been expected, several important proposals are advancing that could impact everything fr...

Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell hosts town hall

Mitchell was one of five finalists to take over Vi Lyles' role as Mayor of Charlotte.

Speaker: House to Pass SAVE Act 'One More Time' in a Reconciliation Bill