Jordan Schrader

Raleigh

Politics Editor at The News & Observer

Politics editor for @newsobserver, overseeing state government and higher education coverage. Previously: @thenewstribune, @asheville & @michigandaily. Go Blue.

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A new book tells the story of The N&O and its impact on politics

1 month ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

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. Good morning and welcome to the Under the Dome newsletter. Former News & Observer political columnist Rob Christensen's latest book on North Carolina history is out. And this one chronicles the history of The N&O itself.
A new book tells the story of The N&O and its impact on politics

1 month ago | newsobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

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. Good morning and welcome to the Under the Dome newsletter. Former News & Observer political columnist Rob Christensen's latest book on North Carolina history is out. And this one chronicles the history of The N&O itself.
‘Saturday Night Live’ takes on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in season opener

Sep 29, 2024 | msn.com | Jordan Schrader

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'Saturday Night Live' takes on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in season opener

Sep 29, 2024 | charlotteobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

"Saturday Night Live" had a lot to catch up on from the summer as it returned for a 50th season, including new presidential and vice-presidential candidates. But the venerable sketch comedy show also found time to feature the North Carolina political scandal making national headlines. Yes, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson got the SNL treatment.
NC GOP sets chairman election

Mar 12, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

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. Hello and welcome to your Under the Dome newsletter. Michael Whatley, the new Republican National Committee chairman, has set a date to step down from his role as chair of the North Carolina Republican Party. And the election for the next state chairman already has a candidate: Jason D. Simmons.
Cooper v Berger decision released March 12, 2024

Mar 12, 2024 | scribd.com | Jordan Schrader

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NC's Tillis, Budd split on $95 billion military aid package

Feb 14, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

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. Hello and welcome to your Under the Dome newsletter. Two North Carolina Republicans differed in their thinking when voting on whether to send military aid to foreign countries. While the aid was approved Tuesday morning by the Senate and sent to the House, each senator voted differently.
NC approves legalized gambling in time for basketball tournaments

Jan 24, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

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. Hello and welcome to your Under the Dome newsletter. It's a good bet North Carolina college basketball fans who like to wager on games are happy. Today's top newsletter story looks at Wednesday's approval of legalized gambling by the N.C. Lottery Commission in time for the ACC and NCAA basketball tournaments.
State lawmakers jump in and out of races for Congress

Nov 28, 2023 | newsobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

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. Hello and welcome to your Under the Dome newsletter. Stephanie Loder and Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi here. State Rep. Erin Paré announced Tuesday she is pulling out of the race for Congress. Paré, a Holly Springs Republican, said she instead will seek reelection to her current seat in the North Carolina House in 2024.
Durham man killed in overnight shooting

Sep 16, 2023 | newsobserver.com | Jordan Schrader

A shooting early Saturday morning killed a 30-year-old Durham man. No suspects are in custody in the death of Aaron Parker, Durham police said in a news release. They said the shooting "appears to be an isolated incident" as they continue to investigate. Police said its officers responded about 1:38 a.m. to the 2200 block of NC Highway 54, where witnesses told them a man had been shot and taken away in a vehicle. A person in the vehicle also called 911, police said in the news release.