Chemours, of the most despised corporations in North Carolina for its role in dumping toxic PFAS chemicals into the Cape Fear river, has donated $5,000 to Republican Michael Whatley's campaign against former Governor Roy Cooper. https://www.wunc.org/politics/2026-07-17/chemours-pfas-senate-race

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Gas prices in North Carolina, like across the country, have spiked significantly since the Trump regime chose to launch strikes on Iran. Since the collapse of the latest cease fire this week, prices have begun to rise yet again, with no end in sight. Credit: GasBuddy

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. [Friday, July 17, 2026] There are dirty tricks afoot at the State Board of Elections, and if they can win some elections by cheating, that's what they're going to do.

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The North Carolina State Board of Elections are considering adoption of a new rule that would allow throwing out votes. https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/nc-election-board-rule-proposal-change-republican-voter-id-mail-voting-july-2026/

The culture of corruption in North Carolina Republican politics is deep, pervasive, and well-organized. And when you step back, you realize it's not actually about politics at all.

[NEW] North Carolina cannot cut its way to public safety North Carolina's prison system has been left teetering on the edge of disaster for years while the politicians in our state legislature dithered. More: https://carolinaforward.org/news/north-carolina-cant-cut-its-way-to-public-safety/

The crisis of corruption in the North Carolina state legislature is far worse than most people realize. It's happening right out in the open for everyone to see. Republican Majority Leader Brenden Jones is a perfect example.

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Great news: last week, North Carolina's state legislature passed (by a nearly unanimous vote) the elimination of government-mandated parking minimums statewide. Full story: https://ncnewsline.com/2026/07/08/repub/to-promote-more-housing-cities-and-states-target-parking-minimums/

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The new Republican state budget almost completely defunds Legal Aid of North Carolina. More: https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/legal-aid-cuts-nc-budget-domestic-abuse-violence-lawyer-iolta-june-2026/

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. Well, we've got a budget, and shenanigans are afoot at the State Board of Elections. But at least it's summer?

Solar panels occupy less than a quarter of 1% of all prime farmland in North Carolina today, according to a new research report analyzing land use. Golf courses use more than solar energy does. Full report: https://ncnewsline.com/2026/06/26/solar-has-minimal-impact-on-nc-farmland-new-study-shows/

People all over Mecklenburg County, from Charlotte to Pineville, and Cornelius to Matthews, spoke very clearly: they don't want the big I-77 South toll lanes project.

Andy Bowline, the Democratic candidate for State Senate District 31 (Forsyth & Stokes), created this remarkable dashboard where you can break down the new budget by topic, provision, browse appropriations and earmarks, and more. Super impressive! https://andycantwin.com/budget/

The basic function of the North Carolina state government is to redistribute resources.

With full hearts, enjoy this Independence Day. Never stop building a more perfect union. 🇺🇸

Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics. We've got a state budget. It ain't pretty, but it'll have to do. The leaders of our legislature are clearing out of Raleigh and don't care what they're leaving behind.

This is absolutely bonkers: newly uncovered text messages reveal how Republican operatives are working INSIDE the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Full story: https://nclocal.org/2026/07/02/elections-liaison-dallas-woodhouse-instructs-board-chair-not-to-hold-vote-on-campus-polling-site/

Question: do you know who your representatives are in the North Carolina state legislature? Most people - almost 80%, in fact - don't. That's why we created a source where anyone can find basic information about how our state legislature works: https://carolinaforward.org/legislature

Well, it's finally here: a state budget for North Carolina. This is a bad budget that could be a lot worse. It's expected to pass, because the 11 million people of our state require and deserve the bare minimum of a functional government. 💰

After more than a year of delays, false starts, broken deadlines and dysfunction, the leaders of North Carolina's state legislature have finally delivered a state budget. More: https://carolinaforward.org/news/2026-2027-budget-toplines/

There's a common misconception that all rural counties in North Carolina must have a big agricultural sector. But that isn't true. More on North Carolina's agricultural sector: https://carolinaforward.org/news/what-north-carolina-grows

[NEW REPORT] Our new report on childcare outlines a bold but practical roadmap for addressing North Carolina’s growing crisis. Check it out: https://carolinaforward.org/news/cf_new_childcare_plan

This evening, the Republican leadership of North Carolina's state legislature finally dropped their official state budget bill. This is the very first time anyone outside the Republican caucus has seen this budget. It is nearly 600 pages long - and votes could begin within the next 48 hours.

Could North Carolina get a major league baseball team? The answer is yes - it's a very serious possibility. Baseball fans are gonna be very excited. But it's going to come at a steep price to the taxpayers. ⚾️

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Republican House Majority Leader Brenden Jones stood on the floor of the North Carolina House of Representatives and lied. Full story: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article316272828.html?giftCode=dcd4ec14378fe5631c499e2a1dc9972fd99430e4ec7d194879e4d7bef4355c30