/tags/buck-newton Buck Newton en-US Copyright Tue, 02 May 2023 11:32:50 GMT /politics/2023-05-02/north-carolina-obscenity-bill-ok-senate-vote The sponsor's public comment last week that it could also apply to some drag shows raised concerns among drag show performers and LGBTQ+ activists who said it was unfairly targeting drag events. The bill now goes to the House for consideration. Tue, 02 May 2023 11:32:50 GMT /politics/2023-05-02/north-carolina-obscenity-bill-ok-senate-vote Associated Press /show/the-state-of-things/2016-10-26/josh-stein-competes-for-an-open-spot-as-attorney-general Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Buck Newton are vying for the open seat left by Attorney General Roy Cooper who stepped down to run for governor. Stein… Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:19:41 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-10-26/josh-stein-competes-for-an-open-spot-as-attorney-general Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /politics/2016-10-26/josh-stein-competes-for-an-open-spot-as-attorney-general Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Buck Newton are vying for the open seat left by Attorney General Roy Cooper who stepped down to run for governor. Stein… Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:19:41 GMT /politics/2016-10-26/josh-stein-competes-for-an-open-spot-as-attorney-general Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Frank Stasio /politics/2016-10-20/two-legislative-veterans-vie-for-attorney-general-seat The two candidates in this year's race for attorney general have held highly influential positions in the General Assembly. Democrat Josh Stein is the… Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:14:43 GMT /politics/2016-10-20/two-legislative-veterans-vie-for-attorney-general-seat Will Michaels /politics/2016-04-12/hundreds-rally-for-hb2-and-the-gop-lawmakers-who-approved-it Hundreds of supporters of the controversial North Carolina law that prevents cities from expanding rights for gay and transgender people gathered outside… Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:26:41 GMT /politics/2016-04-12/hundreds-rally-for-hb2-and-the-gop-lawmakers-who-approved-it Jorge Valencia