Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

Raleigh

Capitol Bureau Chief at The News & Observer

State Capitol Bureau Chief at @newsobserver. I cover the governor, budget and #ncpol #ncga leadership. B. is for Baumgartner. Host of @underthedome podcast.

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NC House Republican could return to Raleigh soon after sharing cancer diagnosis

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Avi Bajpai |Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan |Kyle Ingram |Caitlyn Yaede

State Rep. Mike Clampitt, a Bryson City Republican, speaks with another lawmaker on the House floor on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. [email protected] Good morning and welcome to Under the Dome. I'm Caitlyn Yaede. First, an update from Avi Bajpai about a House member's cancer diagnosis and when he could return to the legislature. Rep.
NC Senate budget lays out these raises for teachers and state employees

1 week ago | heraldsun.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

The North Carolina Senate will vote on its budget bill this week, and Republican budget writers have proposed raises for state employees and teachers, as well as bonuses. The biggest raises would go to law enforcement officers. Here’s a breakdown of all the raises you might receive later this year if legislation similar to Senate Bill 257, the 2025 Appropriations Act, becomes law.
What the latest NC Supreme Court election ruling means for voters

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

Each week, join Dawn Vaughan for The News & Observer and NC Insider's Under the Dome podcast, an in-depth analysis of topics in state government and politics for North Carolina. North Carolina is getting closer to a resolution in the N.C. Supreme Court case between Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin. Happy Tuesday. I'm Dawn Vaughan, Capitol bureau chief and host of the Under the Dome podcast.
NC Senate budget would set future tax cuts, raise state worker and teacher pay

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

North Carolina Senate Republicans said they would raise teacher pay by a few percentage points over two years, with smaller raises for most state employees, and replenish the Rainy Day Fund in their budget bill set to be published Monday evening. Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the budget Monday evening ahead of the legislation being made public, and about 10 minutes after announcing highlights via an emailed news release. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
NC Senate budget would set future tax cuts, raise state worker and teacher pay

1 week ago | thederrick.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

North Carolina Senate Republicans said they would raise teacher pay by a few percentage points over two years, with smaller raises for most state employees, and replenish the Rainy Day Fund in their budget bill set to be published Monday evening. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
NC Senate budget would set future tax cuts, raise state worker and teacher pay

1 week ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

North Carolina Senate Republicans said they would raise teacher pay by a few percentage points over two years, with smaller raises for most state employees, and replenish the Rainy Day Fund in their budget bill set to be published Monday evening. Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the budget Monday evening ahead of the legislation being made public, and about 10 minutes after announcing highlights via an emailed news release.
NC Senate budget would set future tax cuts, raise state worker and teacher pay

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

Sen. leader Phil Berger gavels out the Senate session after a final vote on the state budget bill Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 on the Senate Floor of the General Assembly. [email protected] North Carolina Senate Republicans said theywould raise state employee and teacher pay by a few percentage points over two years and replenish the Rainy Day fund in their budget bill, set to be published Monday evening.
NC Senate budget would set future tax cuts, raise state worker and teacher pay

1 week ago | union-bulletin.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

North Carolina Senate Republicans said they would raise teacher pay by a few percentage points over two years, with smaller raises for most state employees, and replenish the Rainy Day Fund in their budget bill set to be published Monday evening. Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the budget Monday evening ahead of the legislation being made public, and about 10 minutes after announcing highlights via an emailed news release.
NC Senate budget would set future tax cuts, raise state worker and teacher pay

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

North Carolina Senate Republicans said they would raise teacher pay by a few percentage points over two years, with smaller raises for most state employees, and replenish the Rainy Day Fund in their budget bill set to be published Monday evening. Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the budget Monday evening ahead of the legislation being made public, and about 10 minutes after announcing highlights via an emailed news release.
Gov. Josh Stein on separation of powers and what surprised him in first 100 days

1 week ago | newsobserver.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan

Two things surprised Gov. Josh Stein about his new job during his first 100 days as governor, he said in an interview with The News & Observer. One is about the state budget. The other is related to gubernatorial powers. Good morning. This is the governor edition of our Under the Dome newsletter. I'm Dawn Vaughan, The News & Observer's Capitol bureau chief. The North Carolina Senate budget is set to be released Monday evening.