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North Carolina GOP elections board members resign, allege 'bullying,' 'deceitful tactics'

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Two Republican state Board of Elections members resigned in September over what they claimed was "bullying and deceitful tactics" from other board members staffers, governor and the state attorney general — all Democrats.

Approximately 40% of North Carolina households have not responded to 2020 Census

By Elle Johnson | Sep 3, 2020

North Carolina's low 2020 Census reply is pushing the state toward a situation where it could risk losing its share of $1.5 trillion in federal funding.

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GOP lawmakers criticize North Carolina's Democratic governor over lack of new budget

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Republican lawmakers are questioning where is Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposal now that the new fiscal year has started.

North Carolina Republicans introduce bill to ban mail-only election

By Elle Johnson | Jun 6, 2020

North Carolina Republican lawmakers proposed a bill that would prevent an all-mail ballot election, the Laurinburg Exchange reported.

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Transportation department facing furloughs after budget shortfall, claims of mismanagement

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough employees to help manage a budget shortfall while the state auditor's report said the agency overspent its funding by almost $750 million.

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North Carolina Senate Republicans say church capacity rules show bias

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

North Carolina Senate Republicans alleged there is an unfair bias in Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order restricting the size of worship services.

North Carolina elections board looking into possible voter registration texting scam

By Elle Johnson | Apr 12, 2020

The State Board of Elections continues to investigate a voter-registration scam targeting North Carolina residents, according to the agency.