State Rep. John Bell’s former business partners say he threatened to use his “power and influence” to jail them.
Lucille Sherman
Posted inLegislation
John Bell’s High Hopes
The House Rules Committee chairman runs a hemp company. He’s also trying to kill a bipartisan Senate bill to regulate the hemp industry. He doesn’t think that’s a problem.
Posted inNewsletters
The Caucus: Berger Trails Page, Poll Shows
Phil Berger trails Sam Page by double digits in new poll, an immigration crackdown bill, and a THC advisory council.
Posted inPolitics
Democrats Oust Longtime Senate Leader
Sydney Batch will replace Dan Blue as Senate minority leader in a generational pivot for the minority party.
Posted inElections
Josh Stein’s Challenge With Black VotersÂ
The gubernatorial candidate faces four Black Democrats in the primary, and likely Mark Robinson this fall. He’ll need to win over his party’s most loyal voters to succeed.Â
Posted inHealth
North Carolina Republicans’ Favorite Democrat
Kody Kinsley grew up poor and uninsured. Now his alliance with conservatives has delivered Medicaid to 600,000 North Carolinians.