/tags/wisp WISP en-US Copyright Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:05:45 GMT /politics/2023-06-02/this-week-in-nc-politics-budget-negotiations-plod-along-and-a-near-million-dollar-complaint Republicans in the state House and Senate still have some closed-door dealing to do before a spending plan is voted on, likely later this month. Meanwhile, legislators are again trying to consolidate appointment powers. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:05:45 GMT /politics/2023-06-02/this-week-in-nc-politics-budget-negotiations-plod-along-and-a-near-million-dollar-complaint Jeff Tiberii /politics/2023-05-05/this-week-in-nc-politics-republicans-coalesce-on-abortion Following months of internal, closed-door conversations, Republicans moved quickly to pass new abortion regulations this week. The bill will soon be vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper, and then likely overridden by Republicans in the legislature. This measure bans most abortions after 12 weeks. In our weekly review of state politics Dawn Vaughan of the News and Observer, and Chris Cooper, a Professor at Western Carolina University, offer analysis on the legislation. Fri, 05 May 2023 20:30:00 GMT /politics/2023-05-05/this-week-in-nc-politics-republicans-coalesce-on-abortion Jeff Tiberii /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2021-02-26/reducing-restrictions-releasing-thousands Governor Roy Cooper is easing COVID-19 restrictions, following pressure from the legislature, small business owners and parents. Meanwhile, under a… Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:34:16 GMT /podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2021-02-26/reducing-restrictions-releasing-thousands Jeff Tiberii