Colin Campbell
WUNC
Raleigh, NC, United States
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NC legislative leaders agree to 6.5% budget increase
Legislative leaders announced Wednesday that they’ve agreed on how much to spend in the state budget for the next two years. → Read More
Should NC teens be able to get their driver's licenses faster?
North Carolina senators want to let teens get their provisional driver’s license faster. → Read More
Bill calls for tougher penalties for opioid, fentanyl dealers
An increase in drug overdose deaths is prompting new legislation to target people who sell fentanyl and other opioids. → Read More
If GOP gets its way, budget surplus will lead to more tax cuts
Republican state lawmakers say they want to consider tax cuts this year, thanks to better-than-expected state revenue projections. → Read More
Seven Democrats broke with party on budget — and got millions for their districts
After a review of earmarks in the North Carolina state budget, here’s what Democrats in the legislature who voted for the Republican-authored budget bill got in appropriations for projects in their districts. → Read More
NC’s budget impasse could harm an affordable housing program and kids’ e-books
A prolonged impasse over the state budget could jeopardize affordable housing construction projects in low-income counties. → Read More
NC lawmakers look to combat ballot fraud and restore a popular day of early voting
After the allegations in North Carolina’s 9th District, a state Senate bill would crack down on absentee ballot fraud and restore one-stop early voting hours on the final Saturday before elections. → Read More
NC lawmakers look to combat ballot fraud and restore a popular day of early voting
After the allegations in North Carolina’s 9th District, a state Senate bill would crack down on absentee ballot fraud and restore one-stop early voting hours on the final Saturday before elections. → Read More
If NC makes it easier to get in the funeral business, critics say one lawmaker will benefit
Proposed North Carolina legislation to create a provisional license for funeral directors is meant to help a state lawmaker get licensed without fulfilling current requirements, opponents of House Bill 554 say. → Read More
If NC makes it easier to get in the funeral business, critics say one lawmaker will benefit
Proposed North Carolina legislation to create a provisional license for funeral directors is meant to help a state lawmaker get licensed without fulfilling current requirements, opponents of House Bill 554 say. → Read More
How you can bridge the partisan divide
Simple steps can take the heat out of political discussions → Read More
A swimming pool big enough for a sailboat could be coming to North Carolina
The company Crystal Lagoons is looking to build one of its “artificial swimming lagoons” in Brunswick County and possibly Charlotte, according to its lobbyist. Regulations in HB 529 would allow for the lagoons. → Read More
A swimming pool big enough for a sailboat could be coming to North Carolina
The company Crystal Lagoons is looking to build one of its “artificial swimming lagoons” in Brunswick County and possibly Charlotte, according to its lobbyist. Regulations in HB 529 would allow for the lagoons. → Read More
Late-partying Republicans? State bill could keep bars open later during RNC
When the Republican National Convention, RNC, comes to Charlotte, North Carolina, next year, the last call for alcohol at bars and restaurants could happen later than usual, under state legislation. → Read More
Late-partying Republicans? State bill could keep bars open later during RNC
When the Republican National Convention, RNC, comes to Charlotte, North Carolina, next year, the last call for alcohol at bars and restaurants could happen later than usual, under state legislation. → Read More
The Scotts were NC’s political dynasty. Their influence goes beyond family.
North Carolina had a political dynasty in the Scott family, with Kerr Scott, Bob Scott and Meg Scott Phipps included. Political columnist Rob Christensen’s new book “The Rise and Fall of the Branchhead Boys” traces their history and influence. → Read More
Budget promises raises for teachers and state workers, but there’s a catch
The North Carolina House budget proposes pay raises for school staff and state workers, but changes the timing of the salary increases. And experience would matter. Here’s how much they would get and when. → Read More
Budget promises raises for teachers and state workers, but there’s a catch
The North Carolina House budget proposes pay raises for school staff and state workers, but changes the timing of the salary increases. And experience would matter. Here’s how much they would get and when. → Read More
Sunday ABC store hours, ferry alcohol spark debate in NC House
A bill would let bar customers order more drinks at once, let liquor stores open on Sunday afternoons, lift the cap on liquor sales at craft distilleries, and allow beer and wine on the new Ocracoke Island passenger ferry. → Read More
Sunday ABC store hours, ferry alcohol spark debate in NC House
A bill would let bar customers order more drinks at once, let liquor stores open on Sunday afternoons, lift the cap on liquor sales at craft distilleries, and allow beer and wine on the new Ocracoke Island passenger ferry. → Read More