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What's in the long overdue state budget bill?

July 02, 2026 11:00pm 14 min

The legislature largely wrapped up its 2026 short session this week with the arrival -- and quick passage -- of the long-delayed state budget bill. We’re sharing our This Week in State Politics segment, where WUNC News' ...

NC's rural school funding challenges

June 18, 2026 11:00pm 30 min

The long delays in the state budget process are hurting teacher retention in rural districts like Halifax County, and it’s just one of the many funding challenges these districts are facing amid uncertain funding.To bett...

NC's $100 billion transportation infrastructure challenge

June 04, 2026 11:00pm 29 min

With a growing population and skyrocketing construction costs, the N.C. Department of Transportation needs more help to build and improve roads and infrastructure across the state.If you’re driving around a high-growth a...

How state employees are reacting to long-delayed raises

May 21, 2026 11:00pm 30 min

Legislative leaders recently announced state employee raises as part of an initial budget agreement, but how much workers will receive will vary greatly depending on what they do for state government. The State Employees...

A youthful push for NC vape regulations

May 07, 2026 11:00pm 21 min

A group of high school and college students want state lawmakers to crack down on the loosely regulated sales of vaping products. They're pushing for action on a bipartisan bill filed last year to regulate retailers that...

The ad (and issue) that helped oust Sen. Phil Berger

April 23, 2026 11:00pm 31 min

Senate leader Phil Berger lost his primary in March to Rockingham County sheriff Sam Page by just 23 votes. When the margin is that close, every factor that influenced at least 23 voters could be considered the deciding ...

Your power bill could be going up in NC

April 09, 2026 11:00pm 32 min

Duke Energy says it needs to increase your power bill, and the fate of that request will soon be decided by a commission that recently changed to a Republican majority. The N.C. Utilities Commission has been holding a se...

Why NC's prisons can't pay bills or keep staff

March 26, 2026 11:00pm 28 min

North Carolina’s prison system is struggling with hundreds of vacant positions as the starting pay remains stuck around $18 an hour. Correctional officers are leaving in droves for better pay elsewhere. There’s not enoug...

Small-town accountant defeats a veteran swing-vote legislator

March 12, 2026 11:00pm 16 min

Williamston accountant and minister Patricia Smith pulled off an upset in this month’s primary over a six-term incumbent known for crossing party lines.Rep. Shelly Willingham, D-Edgecombe, was one of three moderate Democ...

What we learned from NC's primary -- and what's next

March 05, 2026 1:00pm 26 min

North Carolina's primary brought rebukes to incumbent legislators in both parties, including a razor-thin margin in the closely watched GOP primary challenge to Senate leader Phil Berger. Why did voters reject some longt...

Four races to watch in Tuesday's NC primary

February 26, 2026 11:00pm 17 min

The 2026 North Carolina primary is almost here, and so for this week’s episode, we’re taking a closer look at four of the biggest races on the ballot, from the U.S. Senate to a legislative primary with major stakes. WUNC...

Main Street NC: East Durham's contaminated parks

February 19, 2026 11:00pm 34 min

This is the sixth and final episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing.Soil contamination f...

Main Street NC: Buxton's disappearing beach

February 12, 2026 11:00pm 38 min

This is the fifth episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing.About 20 beach houses have rec...

Main Street NC: Coharie Tribe's river revitalization in Sampson County

February 05, 2026 11:00pm 28 min

This is the fourth episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing.A few years ago, the Coharie ...

Main Street NC: Hot Springs rebuilds from Helene

January 29, 2026 11:00pm 35 min

This is the third episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing.The floodwaters of Helene in 2...

Main Street NC: Williamston's 'crisis of healthcare'

January 22, 2026 11:00pm 26 min

This is the second episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing.For more than two years, Will...

Main Street NC: Laurinburg hunts for jobs after losing its university

January 15, 2026 11:00pm 29 min

This is the first episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing.For the past 65 years, Saint A...

NC Chamber leader talks economic policy from tolls to taxes

January 01, 2026 11:00pm 28 min

The North Carolina Chamber serves as the voice for businesses large and small in this state, and when it endorses or opposes legislation, state lawmakers from both parties take notice. To get an update on the NC Chamber’...

Gov. Josh Stein talks Helene, budget, Medicaid and more

December 18, 2025 11:00pm 12 min

Gov.Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. It’s been a year marked by hurricane recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and fights with the legislature over taxes, Medicaid and more in Raleigh. He joined ...

Key races to watch as 2026 election filings get started

December 04, 2025 11:00pm 28 min

The 2026 campaign season has officially kicked off (although many campaigns have been going for months now) with the start of candidate filing. With the primary less than three months away, we're digging into the races w...

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