Will Michaels | NC Local

Only a small share of North Carolina’s school systems ban cellphones completely, and most still allow students to use phones sometimes during the day. Research suggests school-issued devices are also a major distraction.

The State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees voted to raise premiums following a previous decision to add new categories for in-network providers that lower some out-of-pocket expenses.

Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly unveiled a full budget proposal a year late. Here are some of the topline items.

After putting off votes for nearly a year, House Republicans suddenly overrode vetoes on measures eliminating DEI practices and changing immigration policy.

Retirees on the state’s Medicare Advantage plans will pay more for hospital stays, specialist visits and some drugs next year.

NC Local examined the patchwork of how hundreds of cities and towns handle property taxes in North Carolina – from low taxes on beach homes to high tax rates in small towns.

North Carolina controls liquor sales through a post-Prohibition network of local ABC boards and state-set prices. A new bill would loosen some rules, but some are once again pushing to privatize the system.

A recent North Carolina Supreme Court ruling confirms the state’s constitutional duty to support students in public schools, but wipes out years of court orders to enforce it.

After two recent high-profile murders, lawmakers are weighing changes to the state’s involuntary commitment policies. Here’s how you can have a say.

Because Republicans hold a majority of seats in the House and a supermajority in the Senate, they direct budget negotiations.