Republicans /tags/republicans Republicans en-US Copyright Wed, 17 May 2023 21:01:13 GMT An exchange between lawmakers left a Black legislator defending his educational background /politics/2023-05-17/an-exchange-between-lawmakers-left-a-black-legislator-defending-his-educational-background An exchange between Rep. Jeff McNeely, R-Iredell, and Rep. Abe Jones, D-Wake, during a debate on the school voucher bill ended with McNeely suspended from continuing to speak and Jones defending his educational background on Wednesday. Wed, 17 May 2023 21:01:13 GMT /politics/2023-05-17/an-exchange-between-lawmakers-left-a-black-legislator-defending-his-educational-background Josh Sullivan New NC abortion restrictions become law as legislature overrides Gov. Cooper's veto /politics/2023-05-16/nc-senate-votes-to-override-gov-coopers-abortion-veto North Carolina's Senate and House have voted along party lines to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of new abortion restrictions. Tue, 16 May 2023 22:18:55 GMT /politics/2023-05-16/nc-senate-votes-to-override-gov-coopers-abortion-veto Colin Campbell Bills proposed in NC House would reduce reports surrounding campaign contributions /politics/2023-05-16/nc-house-could-reduce-campaign-donation-disclosure-requirements-increase-ballot-font Bills that passed their first committee on Tuesday would reduce the number of reports required for large donations in the final weeks before an election.Current law requires disclosures within 48 hours when a candidate receives a donation of $1,000 or more. Tue, 16 May 2023 20:11:57 GMT /politics/2023-05-16/nc-house-could-reduce-campaign-donation-disclosure-requirements-increase-ballot-font Colin Campbell NC Senate budget calls for smaller state worker raises /politics/2023-05-15/nc-senate-budget-calls-for-smaller-state-worker-raises The state Senate released its budget proposal on Monday afternoon, and the spending plan sets up a big disagreement with House Republicans over the size of state worker raises. Mon, 15 May 2023 21:40:31 GMT /politics/2023-05-15/nc-senate-budget-calls-for-smaller-state-worker-raises Colin Campbell Supreme Court to hear NC case on state authority over elections /news/2022-06-30/justices-to-hear-nc-gop-appeal-that-could-limit-state-courts The justices will consider whether state courts, finding violations of their state constitutions, can order changes to federal elections and the once-a-decade redrawing of congressional districts. The case probably will be argued in the fall. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:30:17 GMT /news/2022-06-30/justices-to-hear-nc-gop-appeal-that-could-limit-state-courts Associated Press New Medicaid expansion pitch surfaces in North Carolina House /news/2022-06-23/new-medicaid-expansion-pitch-surfaces-in-north-carolina-house The legislation is being promoted by Speaker Tim Moore, who said it was a response to a wide-ranging health care access bill backed by GOP Senate leader Phil Berger that contains expansion and received overwhelming bipartisan support earlier this month. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:32:43 GMT /news/2022-06-23/new-medicaid-expansion-pitch-surfaces-in-north-carolina-house Supreme Court review could give state legislators more power in redistricting /news/2022-06-07/supreme-court-review-could-give-state-legislators-more-power-in-redistricting The high court will consider whether to hear arguments over the conservative "independent state legislature" theory. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:25:32 GMT /news/2022-06-07/supreme-court-review-could-give-state-legislators-more-power-in-redistricting Rusty Jacobs NC parents' bill with LGBTQ limits going to Senate floor /news/2022-05-31/nc-parents-bill-with-lgbtq-limits-going-to-senate-floor The "Parents' Bill of Rights” legislation includes a provision that would prevent instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public school curriculum for kindergarten through third grade. Tue, 31 May 2022 19:35:06 GMT /news/2022-05-31/nc-parents-bill-with-lgbtq-limits-going-to-senate-floor Associated Press Rep. Madison Cawthorn concedes GOP primary to Edwards /news/2022-05-17/rep-madison-cawthorn-struggling-to-keep-seat-in-primary First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn has conceded to North Carolina state Sen. Chuck Edwards in the Republican congressional primary. Wed, 18 May 2022 02:27:02 GMT /news/2022-05-17/rep-madison-cawthorn-struggling-to-keep-seat-in-primary Associated Press In an unprecedented move, the Jan. 6 panel subpoenas McCarthy and other Republicans /news/2022-05-12/in-an-unprecedented-move-the-jan-6-panel-subpoenas-mccarthy-and-other-republicans There is little history of a congressional committee issuing subpoenas for members of Congress. The move escalates the war between House Republicans opposed to the investigation and the panel. Thu, 12 May 2022 18:27:50 GMT /news/2022-05-12/in-an-unprecedented-move-the-jan-6-panel-subpoenas-mccarthy-and-other-republicans Claudia Grisales