Capitol Bureau Chief at @wunc.org, covering North Carolina politics
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Colin Campbell
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For those eagerly awaiting the #ncga budget: Sounds like it'll either be next week or the week after. Sen. Berger and Speaker Hall are scheduled to meet today to iron out remaining disagreements #ncpol
This week's podcast: I spoke with the new leader of @ncdot.bsky.social about the state's transportation funding shortages, the likelihood of more toll roads, and more:
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NC Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson told @raleighreporter.bsky.social his agency has to prioritize $144 billion in requests from local leaders, including everything from new turn lanes to new interstate highways.
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Bills to regulate hemp products keep stalling out at the #ncga...can a simple age limit get through to the governor's desk? www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
ICYMI: Experts say it’s possible a big wave in November's election could create a Democratic majority in at least one chamber of the legislature for the first time in 16 years.
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Amid N.C. Supreme Court campaign, Rep. Sarah Stevens resigns from State House
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Could a "blue wave" year help Democrats get a majority in at least one chamber of the #ncga -- despite gerrymandered maps? I talked to some who think it's possible this year in the House, perhaps less so in the Senate. Plus a look at which districts are in play: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
Should school boards and town councils be elected on a partisan basis? With bill targeting Moore County and Albemarle, more elections would get party labels and a primary process: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol #ncga
Republicans in the #ncga Senate are considering legislation to reduce the early voting period. But the change might only apply to primaries: www.wunc.org/politics/202... #ncpol
