Former Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC), the front-runner in the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s open Senate seat, was ...

Stein argues that if the law is allowed to stand, then “the General Assembly can effectively control the executive branch, no ...

Former Gov. Jim Hunt died at 88; state leaders issued immediate public condolences. Former Gov. Roy Cooper praised Hunt as North Carolina’s greatest governor and mentor. Gov. Josh Stein called Hunt a ...

One supposes that it’s not an especially unusual phenomenon for politicians who ascend to power to do everything they can to ...

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein says he's ready to negotiate with Republican lawmakers when a budget reaches his desk. If that ever happens.

Gov. Josh Stein’s endorsement of Democratic party loyalists in legislative primaries could determine the viability of his legislative veto.

Then-Gov. Roy Cooper speaks during the North Carolina Democratic Party Unity Dinner at the Raleigh Convention Center on July 20, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com AI-generated summary reviewed ...

Democratic NC Gov. Josh Stein talks with The News & Observer about the budget fight, taxes, Medicaid funding and balance of power.