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Department of Motor Vehicles officials claim shorter waits, better service, and more efficiency. On Wednesday afternoon, a government review painted a much less flattering picture.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein waited until the last possible day to take action on the bill known as Iryna's Law. In a video statement, Stein explained that he has mixed feelings over the bill.
North Carolina lawmakers gave initial approval to sweeping new criminal law changes. The bill is called "Iryna's law" - named after Iryna Zarutska. Zarutska was stabbed to death on the Charlotte light rail.
State lawmakers from western North Carolina say they and their constituents are getting impatient with the slow pace of Helene recovery.
A new law passed by state lawmakers on Tuesday expands the number and types of criminal charges law enforcement must check on a person's immigration status.
The North Carolina legislature on Tuesday is scheduled to attempt several veto override votes, looking to turn rejections by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein into law.
When North Carolina lawmakers headed home for the summer Thursday night, they left a lot of things undone, including the state budget.
WRAL's Paul Specht talks about the 'culture war' items added to an anti-exploitation bill. The bill initially had support from Republicans and Democrats.
State lawmakers want to keep THC-laden drinks and gummies out of the hands of kids. The Senate and House are working on measures to limit the sale of those products.
State lawmakers and school boards across the country are looking into restricting cell phone use at school. WRAL education insider Emily Walkenhorst shares insight on what's dictating policy.
State House lawmakers want to cut 20 percent of vacant positions in every agency - and use that money to raise the pay of people who work in those agencies.
WRAL's Will Doran talks about the anti-DEI bill that's been a source of contention for Republicans and Democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly.
Some Republican lawmakers want to eliminate DEI concepts and policies at some North Carolina universities.
North Carolina House members declined to accept changes to a $535 million Hurricane Helene relief package that was proposed by the Senate.
The state's incoming Democratic governor and attorney general Jeff Jackson would lose key powers if the Republican-backed proposal becomes law.
State lawmakers unanimously approved a $273 million recovery aid bill for western North Carolina Helene storm damage. More funding is expected in the future as the full extent of damage becomes known.
Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore are expected to announce a bill that would provide about $273 million in disaster funding -- likely the first of several spending plans to rebuild ravaged communities in western North Carolina from Helene.
Health officials and lawmakers have warned consumers about the opioid-like effects of tianeptine. But stores are technically still allowed to continue the sale of the drug -- for now.
Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter
Some say the language in a bill that aims to restrict mask-wearing doesn't go far enough to protect people who are immunocompromised.
Some are concerned that proposed mask restrictions could impact those who wear masks for medical reasons or infringe on law-abiding protestors' right to privacy.
Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter
More money could be coming to the community to combat gun violence. The news comes as North Carolina is seeing an increase in how many people have died from shootings so far this year.
A bill aimed at cracking down on protesters is facing a road block. The proposal would ban wearing masks altogether.
A year later, the full impact of the North Carolina abortion law is becoming clearer for both supporters and opponents.
Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter
Some parents and legislators are pushing the state to ban what some people call "explicit" books in schools.
The Red Flag Law would allow a judge to temporarily take guns away from anyone who is at risk of hurting themselves or others.
