Some bonuses from the NC budget have come out in recent paychecks, with more on the way: state employees, retirees, teachers, school staff.

Some bonuses from the NC budget have come out in recent paychecks, with more on the way: state employees, retirees, teachers, school staff.

North Carolina’s gas tax pause is starting as Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law on Friday. The state gas tax is 41 cents per gallon.

Read our Under the Dome newsletter on Sundays for an edition focused on the North Carolina governor.

Voters will be asked about passing a constitutional amendment capping income taxes. What it means for your taxes and NC revenue.

What Gov. Josh Stein and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said about the plan.

Read responses to our questionnaire for NC House District 35, which includes Wake Forest. Candidates are Mike Schietzelt and Evonne Hopkins.

Read answers from the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian candidates in the NC Senate District 18 race in northern Wake.

Voter guide: What Democratic Rep. Cynthia Ball and GOP challenger Daran Thomas say about data centers, MLB stadium, property taxes, hemp.

Former governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper talked about rising costs and what he thinks about constitutional amendments in Raleigh.

In this edition of Under the Dome, how the midterm elections will factor into power in the legislative and executive branches.

Look back in N&O archives at Sept. 20: In 1943, war prisoners were sent to harvest peanuts. In 1926, Raleigh was concerned about a hurricane.

A look back at News & Observer archives from fall 1953, when NC State admitted its first Black graduate students.

A look back at News & Observer archives on Sept. 16, on 2001 and 1926.

This Under the Dome newsletter edition focuses on Gov. Josh Stein. Latest approval rating plus Stein’s age compared to other governors.

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Voters will decide two constitutional amendments about taxes on their ballots in November. Opponents are launching a statewide campaign.

Here’s what to know if you plan to drive near Carter-Finley Stadium.

Voters will decide two constitutional amendments about taxes on their ballots in November. Opponents are launching a statewide campaign.

The poll results shift on one tax amendment when respondents were given context, though both still show broad support.

The poll results shift on one tax amendment when respondents were given context, though both still show broad support.

The sales tax rate in North Carolina is a combination of state and local taxes, so what you pay varies by where you shop.

This edition of our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on the governor, and announcements of more than 600 new jobs coming to NC.

NC voters will decide whether to cap the state personal income tax rate. How our state compares with neighboring states’ tax rates.

NC voters will decide whether to cap the state personal income tax rate. How our state compares with neighboring states’ tax rates.

This edition of our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on the governor. The latest on teacher raises, plus historical headlines.

Moments in NC history, from Jesse Helms’ retirement announcement in 2001 to a 1971 Nixon fundraiser.

Moments in NC history, from Jesse Helms’ retirement announcement in 2001 to a 1971 Nixon fundraiser.

The debut of the Light + Time Tower in 1995 received mixed reviews.

Teachers are starting a new school year with significant raises. How much and what the governor says can be done for veteran teachers.

Today in North Carolina history for Aug. 21 — computers in 1999, railroad accident in 1926 and the first female bank examiner in 1965.

Here are some of the factors that account for shorter lines.

How NC reacted as the impact of the end of the war became more clear.

This Under the Dome edition focuses on Gov. Josh Stein and the latest poll on his job approval, along with his history of Cabinet confirmations.

NC Gov. Josh Stein signed the state budget into law in July, and now two budget adjustment bills that change funding and control.

State lawmakers just sent NC Gov. Josh Stein six bills. He has 10 days to take action on legislation ranging from elections to courts.

North Carolina legislative Republicans have shifted power away from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein since before he even took office.

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This edition of the Under the Dome newsletter focuses on Gov. Josh Stein and the November legislative session to be held after the election.

There’s a new budget bill — yes, already — that makes some changes in policy and funding in the 2026 state budget.

Flags were lowered in North Carolina in honor of the two Fort Bragg soldiers recently killed in the line of duty.

Greater Carolina, a group tied to NC lawmakers, is under investigation by the North Carolina SBI. A new search warrant reveals spending.

The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.”

The new North Carolina state budget funds Billy Graham and Revolutionary War monuments on the state Capitol grounds.

The new North Carolina state budget funds Billy Graham and Revolutionary War monuments on the state Capitol grounds.

North Carolina’s state budget, a year late, was sent to the governor’s desk for action.

The General Assembly just sent Gov. Josh Stein his first comprehensive state budget. What he says about it.

The budget documents were posted Tuesday. Here are the links and a timeline for votes.