Josh Stein works on a public safety plan in the wake of Charlotte stabbing, Wiley Nickel runs for Wake DA, 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: One Short Day in the Capital City
Josh Stein heads to Washington for Helene recovery funds, the latest from the campaign trail, and more.
MrBeast Wins N.C. Film Grants
Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube personality behind the MrBeast channel, was awarded up to $15 million.
The Caucus: Charlotte and Charlie Kirk Spur Safety Concerns
Lawmakers tackle a crime bill in the wake of the Charlotte stabbing, Charlie Kirk’s assassination spurs safety fears, and Mr. Beast rakes in the big bucks from the state.
The Caucus: The New Deal
The State Board of Elections settles a Trump lawsuit, a slew of news from the campaign trail, and more.
The Caucus: Kash’s Krispy Kreme Problem
N.C. leaders seek Helene relief money, Stein responds to UNC-CH’s blowout loss, and updates from the campaign trail.
The Caucus: ‘Good Moral Character’
This company donated to NC lawmakers. Then, a bill passed that could make them millions.
The Caucus: Redistricting Wars
The NC Supreme Court gets political, Dems battle over who will challenge Chuck Edwards, the deal with outdated flood maps, and more.
The Caucus: Hurricane Season
No updates on the budget; Stein tries to land FEMA funding for Helene relief; and more.
The Caucus: Correcting the Record
How to fix your voter registration, big changes to the N.C. State Health Plan, James Richardson heads back to court, and more.



