Lauren Horsch
Durham Herald-Sun
Durham, NC, United States
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Republicans offer Medicaid expansion compromise. Governor calls it a ‘step forward.’
NC Gov. Roy Cooper rolled out a budget compromise to Medicaid expansion, the same day that a Republican compromise was offered. The plans differ in work requirements and premiums. → Read More
Legislature looks to loosen alcohol regulations at NC malls
A bill in the North Carolina legislature would establish an ABC permit available to shopping malls across the state for common entertainment areas of the mall. SB 344 was a request from The Streets at Southpoint in Durham. → Read More
Legislature looks to loosen alcohol regulations at NC malls
A bill in the North Carolina legislature would establish an ABC permit available to shopping malls across the state for common entertainment areas of the mall. SB 344 was a request from The Streets at Southpoint in Durham. → Read More
Amid contentious budget debates, Cooper took unannounced trip
While Gov. Roy Cooper’s staff was criticizing Republican legislative leaders over state budget negotiations, the governor was traveling out-of-state. But his representatives aren’t saying why. → Read More
Senators restore chief justice’s budget, saying cuts ‘had nothing to do with party’
In the North Carolina legislature, Senate Republicans had proposed cutting three positions on NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley’s staff. Then they reversed course. → Read More
Senators restore chief justice’s budget, saying cuts ‘had nothing to do with party’
In the North Carolina legislature, Senate Republicans had proposed cutting three positions on NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley’s staff. Then they reversed course. → Read More
Let NC’s public universities sell beer and wine at games, state lawmakers say
Public universities in North Carolina like UNC Chapel Hill and NC State would have the option to allow beer and wine sales at sports stadiums and arenas under a bill proposed in the legislature. → Read More
Live from downtown Raleigh, the NC House may soon be broadcasting
The state House has voted to begin video broadcasting its daily sessions on the General Assembly’s website and to study whether it’s feasible to create a dedicated television channel. → Read More
Hunters might soon have another reason to help feed the hungry: A deer-meat tax break
Hunters looking to donate surplus deer meat will get a tax credit if HB 208 passes the legislature. North Carolina Hunters for the Hungry keeps track of how much venison is donated to soup kitchens and others. → Read More
NC State Fair tickets will get more expensive under proposal
The NC State Fair manager is proposing increases for all ticket levels, except for children ages 5 or younger and seniors ages 65 or older (who will still get free admission). Here’s what they would cost. → Read More
NC leaders want to ban genital mutilation. ‘It’s child abuse when it’s a young girl.’
North Carolina senators are filing a bill to make female genital mutilation a Class C felony after a judge struck down a federal law banning the practice. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is among the supporters. → Read More
Security checks. Moving the media. Why 3 men make all decisions on lawmakers’ building.
The LSC, charged with overseeing decisions about the operations of the General Assembly, has been dormant, but that hasn’t stopped its work of setting staff salaries and running the Legislative Building. → Read More
Wake County lawmaker lost his re-election bid but will make six figures in NC House
Former Rep. Nelson Dollar of Cary started a new job at the General Assembly on Monday — senior policy adviser to House Speaker Tim Moore. → Read More
‘Is this your boat?’ Trump asked. So what happens to boats washed up during Florence?
Officials addressed a question raised in President Donald Trump’s tour of Hurricane Florence damage in North Carolina – does a New Bern resident who had a yacht wash ashore on his property get to keep the boat? → Read More
More people are running for the legislature, but that doesn’t mean more diversity
The number of women, people of color and young candidates running for the North Carolina General Assembly is higher this year. That’s because far more races are contested this year. → Read More
Who gets the power to handpick judges: the governor or lawmakers? Voters will decide
Voters have the chance to decide whether the governor should have sole discretion filling judicial vacancies, or if the legislature should have a role in the process. → Read More
NC Democratic Party spokesman apologizes for his old tweets about women
The North Carolina Democratic Party’s lead spokesman has apologized for offensive tweets he posted while working in a previous job, including some that used derogatory language about women. → Read More
Danger remains in Florence’s aftermath even as blue skies appear
Under sunny skies Tuesday, North Carolina towns watched, with dread, as rivers continued to rise a day after Florence finally exited the state. → Read More
Death toll from Florence rises, officials urge caution as storm continues
Nineteen deaths have now been attributed to Hurricane Florence, including a 1-year-old boy from Union County who was swept away by floodwaters. Gov. Roy Cooper is describing Florence’s wrath as “a monumental disaster for our state.” → Read More
A businesswoman was warned Twitter would ruin her life. The harassment hasn’t let up since.
A Charlotte woman’s experience with online harassment through anonymous social media accounts has highlighted a potential blind spot in state law — it doesn’t explicitly label such harassment a crime. → Read More