Stein steals away to France, immigration and gun legislation vetoes, and the Big Beautiful Bill’s impact on Medicaid.
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: NCGOP Chair on the Next Two Years
An interview with NCGOP Chair Jason Simmons, political squabbling over emissions, and lawmakers’ safety concerns.
The Caucus: On Josh Stein’s Desk
What NC’s governor is reviewing this week, Trump visits Fort Bragg, and more.
The Caucus: A Supreme Mess
Voting after the state Supreme Court race, Trump’s visit to Fort Bragg, an update on an Asheville Blade legal case, and more.
The Caucus: Budget Bash
What to watch in Republicans’ budget battles. Plus, a bear-hunting GOP lobbyist.
The Caucus: Trump Sues NCSBE
A lawsuit to correct missing voter info, a tax revenue red flag, and the fight for Tuscarora recognition.
The Caucus: Ozempic and Crypto
We talk to Treasurer Brad Briner about the State Health Plan, crypto, and Ozempic.
The Caucus: Odd Couples & Unlikely Enemies
The House passed its budget, with a cameo from Gov. Josh Stein. Plus, more DOGE cuts in NC.
The Caucus: 14 Things To Know About The House Budget
The NC budget: hundreds of pages of creative chaos, new Helene recovery plans, and more.
The Caucus: Balancing Act
Teacher pay raises, NC DOGE, Venus flytraps, NCInnovation, and more North Carolina politics news.



