Conservative groups rallied outside Raleigh's Legislative Building urging lawmakers to revive bathroom restrictions for transgender people, reviving HB2-era fights.

North Carolina lawmakers asked President Trump to make U.S. tobacco exports a priority during his May summit in Beijing, citing the crop’s outsized role in the state economy.

A proposed state surtax would charge 7% on income above $1M to generate roughly $1 billion for public schools, a pitch led by Democratic lawmakers and Patriotic Millionaires that faces steep GOP opposition.

Former Rep. David Price joined 62 ex-officials in a letter urging Congress to reclaim war-making authority as the Iran conflict passed the War Powers deadline.

The EEOC has sued Butterball, alleging a Garner worker undergoing chemotherapy was redirected to a third‑party administrator, accrued attendance points and was fired. The suit seeks back pay and other remedies.

Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina is weighing 'all options' for the VinFast megasite as contractual deadlines and state buyback rights approach; VinFast has pushed production to 2028 and cut job estimates.

Advocates rallied at the State Capitol pushing a Stop Super Speeders plan that would force certain drivers to install speed‑limiting tech amid worrying crash numbers.

The NC Senate gave initial approval to SB 889, pausing use of 2026 reappraisal numbers in about a dozen counties as lawmakers weigh tax relief and budget fallout. The move follows revaluation notices showing steep jumps in assessed values.

County Manager David Ellis presented the FY2027 budget at the May 4 Board meeting; the package includes a proposed 2-cent property tax increase and the session is livestreamed.

Senate Bill 808 would replace the 300‑hour natural hair license with a 10‑hour infection‑control certification and create a separate hair‑design credential, prompting debate over access and safety.

North Carolina reached an $11M settlement with Mylan over alleged EpiPen price‑fixing. Millions will go to state health programs and copay coupons for generics will increase.

Sam Hayes signed a Feb. 4, 2026 conflict waiver to hire Nelson Mullins’ Phil Strach to defend the State Board in a students’ early‑voting suit; invoices show $70,524 and Democrats say they weren’t told.

Charlotte Rep. Nasif Majeed switched his registration to unaffiliated after a March primary loss and says he is undecided on caucusing, creating short-term uncertainty in the N.C. House.