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How will the balance of power in North Carolina and a second Trump administration will affect state-level policymaking in the months and years ahead? The Assembly brought together a panel of journalists and experts on January 23, 2025 to discuss.
This hourlong event featured two in-depth panel discussions.
Part 1: The Changing Legislative Landscape
North Carolina is very much a state of divided government, with a new Democratic governor and a new Republican House Speaker. Here’s what some of the state’s top reporters are expecting this year.
Our panelists include:
- Ren Larson, The Assembly
- Lucille Sherman, Axios
- Colin Campbell, WUNC
- Eduardo Medina, New York Times
This discussion is moderated by Emily Stephenson, Deputy Managing Editor at The Assembly.
Part 2: Balancing Power in the State
What will the loss of the supermajority mean for GOP efforts to curb the governor’s power? Can Democrats keep their caucus in line on key votes? Here’s what some expert political watchers are following this year.
Our panelists include:
- John Hood, Pope Foundation
- Asher Hildebrand, Duke University
This discussion is moderated by John Drescher, Senior Editor at The Assembly.