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GARY D. ROBERTSON

GARY D. ROBERTSON

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Election|Political|US

North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda

North Carolina Republicans who are resolved to promote President Donald Trump’s agenda want to compel the new Democratic governor to aid the president's immigration policy

North Carolina Republicans seek to force top Democrats to fall in line with Trump agenda
Economy|Political|US

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Election|Political|US

North Carolina judge's ruling retains close court election result, but more legal steps are expected

A North Carolina trial judge has upheld decisions by election officials to reject protests by the trailing candidate in a very close state Supreme Court election

North Carolina judge's ruling retains close court election result, but more legal steps are expected
Crime|Political|US

North Carolina Supreme Court upholds law that allowed 2 more years for child sex abuse suits

North Carolina’s highest court has upheld a law that gave adult victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages

Election|Political|US

North Carolina's ex-lieutenant governor dismisses lawsuit against CNN, has no plans to run again

North Carolina's former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against CNN challenging a report that he made explicit posts on a pornography website’s message board over a decade ago

North Carolina's ex-lieutenant governor dismisses lawsuit against CNN, has no plans to run again
News|US

North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024

Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor’s party — almost always the Democrats for over a century

North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024
Health|News|US

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues

Judge blocks 2 provisions in North Carolina's new abortion law; 12-week near-ban remains in place
Election|News|US

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is the leader of the House, at least for now

Now that Kevin McCarthy is out of his job as House speaker, one of his top lieutenants is presiding over the chamber while the chamber figures out who will be the next leader

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is the leader of the House, at least for now
Election|News|US

North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year

North Carolina Republicans have pitched new maps for the state’s congressional districts starting in 2024 that appear to threaten the reelection of at least three current Democratic U.S. House members

North Carolina Republicans pitch Congress maps that could help them pick up 3 or 4 seats next year
US

North Carolina Republicans put exclamation mark on pivotal annual session with redistricting maps

The North Carolina General Assembly has given final approval to new redistricting maps poised to empower the state GOP for years to come

North Carolina Republicans put exclamation mark on pivotal annual session with redistricting maps
Election|US

With map redrawn favoring GOP, North Carolina Democratic US Rep. Jackson to run for attorney general

A Democratic member of Congress is running for North Carolina attorney general next year now that a new redistricting map approved by Republican legislators this week would situate him in a heavily GOP district

With map redrawn favoring GOP, North Carolina Democratic US Rep. Jackson to run for attorney general
News|US

North Carolina's voter ID mandate taking effect this fall is likely dress rehearsal for 2024

North Carolina’s photo voter identification law is getting implemented in local elections that wrap up next week

North Carolina's voter ID mandate taking effect this fall is likely dress rehearsal for 2024
Election|News|Political|US

North Carolina Rep. McHenry, who led House through speaker stalemate, won't seek reelection in 2024

North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry won't seek reelection to the U.S. House next year after all

North Carolina Rep. McHenry, who led House through speaker stalemate, won't seek reelection in 2024
Environment|News|US|World

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods

Central Tennessee residents and emergency workers are digging out from devastating weekend storms that killed six people, toppled houses and cut power to tens of thousands

Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
Election|News|US

North Carolina amends same-day voter registration rules in an effort to appease judge's concerns

North Carolina election officials are trying to fine-tune how they verify the addresses of voters who register and cast their ballots on the same day

Election|News|Political|US

Steady ascent or sudden splash? North Carolina governor's race features men who took different paths

Front-runners for North Carolina's major-party nominations for governor in next month's primaries have taken dramatically different paths to prominence

Steady ascent or sudden splash? North Carolina governor's race features men who took different paths
Election|News|US

North Carolina's 5 open congressional seats drawing candidates in droves

Dozens of Republicans are competing for five of North Carolina's 14 congressional seats on Super Tuesday

North Carolina's 5 open congressional seats drawing candidates in droves
Election|US

North Carolina is among GOP states to change its voting rules. The primary will be a test

North Carolina’s Super Tuesday ballot has plenty to draw voters, with primaries for governor and president in a swing state that will be among the most closely watched in November

North Carolina is among GOP states to change its voting rules. The primary will be a test
Election|US

Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.

North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson has received former President Donald Trump’s formal endorsement in his bid for governor, several months after the former president pledged to do so

Trump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.
Business|Sports|US

North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering

People in North Carolina now have more chances to gamble as statewide sports wagering has begun

North Carolina launches statewide sports wagering
Environment|News|US

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too

The race for the White House isn't the only one with big stakes for climate policy

Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too
Election|News|US

McDowell now uncontested in North Carolina House race after ex-Rep. Walker declines runoff

A former North Carolina representative who finished second in last week’s primary for what was essentially his old U.S. House seat has declined to participate in a runoff, joining Donald Trump’s campaign instead

McDowell now uncontested in North Carolina House race after ex-Rep. Walker declines runoff
Asia|Business|Health|Technology

On eve of Japanese prime minister's visit to North Carolina, Fujifilm announces more jobs there

A subsidiary of Japanese-based Fujifilm Corp. plans to expand further a massive biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in the state, even as the initial phase is yet complete

Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says

A federal judge has ruled that some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on dispensing abortion pills are unlawful

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says
Health|News|Political|US

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

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