Districts expect spending pace to pick up with major ventilation and other projects planned, but supply-and-demand issues delay work.

Jackson commissioners react to complaints over LGBTQ+ content as they vote to withdraw from library system in 2026. Municipalities object.

Fayetteville will receive money from the state's ARPA funds to improve stormwater drainage in various parts of the city.

GOP majority peels away Dems to override vetoes on controversial NC legislation on immigration detention, charter schools and other issues.

The NC county’s Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed budget over the next few weeks before approving a final version in June.

Jane Winik Sartwell is a staff reporter for Carolina Public Press, who focuses on coverage of health and business. Jane has a bachelor's degree in photography from Bard College and master's degree in ...

Despite calls from Gov. Stein for a comprehensive budget, mini-budget to address key spending issues wins easy passage from NC legislators.

Lucas Thomae is a reporting intern for Carolina Public Press, focusing on coverage of government accountability and transparency issues. Lucas, who is based in Raleigh, is a graduate of the University ...

Sarah Michels is a staff writer for Carolina Public Press specializing in coverage of North Carolina politics and elections. She is based in Raleigh. Email her at [email protected] to ...

The state's Senate has proposed changes to the Judicial Standards Commission, the ethical body overseeing judicial conduct. These proposals, currently part of the state budget under debate, could ...

The strategy for many organizations, if they want to stay in business, is to keep quiet and stay off the radar of the Trump administration. As President Donald Trump and his appointees rifle through ...

Washington Regional Medical Center in rural Plymouth is a lifeline in a barren health landscape. But financial problems could threaten that.