A Madison Cawthorn update, Duke and Aetna strike a deal, Josh Stein signs Iryna’s Law, on the campaign trail, and more.
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL-TV, The Associated Press, and The News & Observer.
The Caucus: Where’s The Line
Federal judge upholds N.C. Senate map, Stein still TBD on the crime bill, Democratic voter registration is down, and more.
Where’s the Line?
A U.S. district court judge found that the General Assembly didn’t discriminate against Black voters in drawing a state Senate map.
The Caucus: Eyes and Ears on Elections
A new hire by the auditor’s office, a Q&A with Gov. Stein, updates from the campaign trail, and two stories about FEMA.
Josh Stein on ‘24 Hours of Rainfall That Changed the Region Forever’
North Carolina’s governor reflects on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and what lies ahead for the region.
One Redistricting Battle After Another
Senate leader Phil Berger didn’t rule out redrawing congressional district lines again.
The Caucus: Medicaid Stalemate
What’s going on with Medicaid rebase, the budget standoff continues, a lawsuit about parole review settles, and more.
Crime Bill, Chantal Relief on Stein’s Desk
Several bills are on Gov. Josh Stein’s desk after passing both houses of the General Assembly.
The Caucus: Iryna’s Law
The N.C. Senate passed a bill in response to the killing of Iryna Zarutska. Plus, legislative disputes over Medicaid, the budget.
N.C. Senate Passes Flurry of Bills
The N.C. Senate passed bills dealing with Planned Parenthood, Medicaid, and flights to Dublin. They go to the state House next.



