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.

Articles

27 Democrats join in bipartisan vote on NC House Republicans' budget

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan |Avi Bajpai |Caitlyn Yaede |Jordan Schrader

Reps. Shelly Willingham, Carla Cunningham and Garland Pierce talk during a break in session in the House chamber of the Legislative Building on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. The News & Observer Good morning and welcome to Under the Dome. The first clue came around noon when Gov. Josh Stein had nice things to say about the budget. It became clearer in the early evening.
27 Democrats join in bipartisan vote on NC House Republicans’ budget

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan |Avi Bajpai |Caitlyn Yaede |Jordan Schrader

Good morning and welcome to Under the Dome. The first clue came around noon when Gov. Josh Stein had nice things to say about the budget. It became clearer in the early evening. As a vote neared, the minority leader, Robert Reives, left the chamber with Republicans and returned to the floor smiling. And then just before 8 p.m., Democrats sealed it, voting in surprisingly large numbers for the Republican-authored budget.
A new book tells the story of The N&O and its impact on politics

2 months 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

2 months 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.