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1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Galen Bacharier |Rob Schofield

Governor Josh Stein issued the first vetoes of his administration on Friday, rejecting a trio of controversial measures sent to him by the General Assembly last week. Permitless concealed carry Senate Bill 50 would allow North Carolinians over 18 to carry concealed firearms without applying for a permit. The measure, branded “constitutional carry” by conservative backers, is law in 29 other states.

1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Lynn Bonner

The state Board of Elections voted 3-2 along party lines to once again recognize the Green Party after a discussion over whether it qualified. Republicans supported recognition, while Democrats were opposed. The official status means that voters can continue to register with the party.

1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Rob Schofield

In a move that raised eyebrows and drew criticism from members of the public and Democratic lawmakers, the North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday — the day of the national Juneteenth holiday — advanced a controversial bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in state government. Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since President Joe Biden designated it as such in 2021. It is an optional state holiday in North Carolina.

1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Rob Schofield

by Rob Schofield, NC Newsline June 20, 2025 It’s summer beach season again. Over the coming months, millions of visitors will flock to the North and South Carolina coastlines and fuel a tourism-based economy that’s critically important to both states. Unfortunately, powerful forces could soon jeopardize this amazing natural and economic resource by opening it to offshore oil and gas drilling. Thankfully, a bipartisan chorus is pushing back.

1 week ago | ncnewsline.com | Clayton Henkel

Democrats serving on the North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee asked Republican Sen. Buck Newton (R-Greene, Wayne and Wilson) a week ago to reconsider his efforts to amend House Bill 805 — a noncontroversial measure designed to prevent sexual exploitation of women and minors that won unanimous support in the House — into a vehicle to advance the conservative social agenda on issues of gender identity and sexuality.