Healthcare Becomes One of the First Major Issues of the NC Senatorial Campaign

On June 29th, North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis decided to step down from the Senate, marking the beginning of a closely contested race. The Democratic candidate is former Governor Roy Cooper, while former NC RNC Chair Mike Whatley represents the Republican Party. During the race, concerned North Carolinians who rely on services like Medicaid and Medicare have also been paying close attention to the recent federal government shutdown. Due to the concern over Medicaid cuts being considered in the shutdown negotiations, healthcare has become a major issue in the North Carolina Senate campaign

LocalDaniel ReyesNovember 7, 2025Roy Cooper, Shutdown, Trump Shutdown, Government shutdown, NC Senate, NC Senate RaceComment

New Law Rekindles North Carolina Death Penalty Debate

More than one month after the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte commuter train, House Bill 307, also known as "Iryna's law,” was signed into law on Friday. North Carolina Republican lawmakers introduced this wide-ranging bill as a way to tighten bail rules, expand mental health evaluations for violent offenders, and allow for alternative execution methods if lethal injection is unavailable, drawing both support and criticism.

LocalPiper WintonNovember 5, 2025Iryna Zarutska, Iryna, Charlotte, NC SenateComment

NC Medicaid Deal Stalls Despite Bipartisan Backing

If Medicaid funding is not provided by October 1st, access and coverage could be substantially cut. These debates have culminated in the latest Medicaid budget talks, and in many North Carolinians’ eyes, it is a prime example of lawmakers’ political infighting at the cost of constituents.

LocalSamrita SriramNovember 4, 2025Stein, Medicaid, Medicare, Obamacare, NC Senate, NC Governor RaceComment

Beasley vs. Budd: A Decision for North Carolinians with Consequences Reaching Well Beyond the Tarheel State

“While this decision for voters is mainly about choosing a representative for the Tarheel state, this senate seat could be the linchpin crucial to either party gaining control of the U.S. Senate. North Carolinians could ultimately “quietly determine the balance of power in the Senate” as they enter the voting booth this November.”

Local, Editor's PicksGrace WhittemoreOctober 6, 2022Local Elections, NC Senate, Editor's Pick Comment

NC Legislators Reach Agreement on Controversial Bill Intended to Overhaul High School Athletics

LocalErich HessOctober 15, 2021High School Sports, NCPOL, NC SenateComment

N.C. Senate Bill Promotes Controversial Increased Rioting Penalties Alongside Police Reform

“North Carolina Senate Bill 300 seeks to reform policing in North Carolina, addressing some of the issues highlighted by the horrific death of George Floyd this past summer. More controversially, however, the bill would reclassify rioting offenses from Class 1 misdemeanors to Class H or G felonies in response to violence that occurred during some protests over the summer. With a vague definition of what constitutes a riot, however, some believe that this could harm individuals wrongly arrested.”

LocalDavid WoodliefMarch 31, 2021Protests, George FLoyd, NCPOL, NC SenateComment