Bryan Anderson

NC News Roundup: SNAP benefits set to expire; redistricting legal battles; a big dinosaur discovery Barring a last-minute development, SNAP benefits will halt this weekend for more than a million North Carolinians. Our panel of reporters will also discuss the latest redistricting legal fight. Those ...

I was today years old when I learned Cape Fear wasn't filmed in NC, GoTriangle has a reliable parking alternative to RDU Airport, and @wunc.org Due South host Jeff Tiberii's top choice for Halloween candy is peanut M&M's. The last one is unforgivable. #ncpol

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Happy Halloween, #ncpol fam!

Which lawmakers did and didn't show up for work this session Data from the General Assembly shows how members voted this session and which lawmakers did and didn't show up to work this year.

A look at who did and didnt show up for work in Raleigh this year and how members voted—> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-2025-le...

This story isn't to say that number of bills passed can be equated to success. Indeed, many folks may see more government intervention as a sign of concern rather than progress. But it does show just how historically unproductive the past 10 months have been. #ncpol

And to be clear, Republicans did pass important bipartisan bills on Hurricane Helene relief and got major policy wins on redistricting and immigration. Even so, they left things on the table both chambers universally supported (i.e. Medicaid funding). #ncpol

The Sleepy Session With North Carolina lawmakers not planning any more votes this year, GOP leadership has concluded a historically unproductive long session.

With no more votes expected in NC this year, Republicans will have gotten the least amount of things done in any long session since taking control of the General Assembly in 2011. My look at just how (un)productive the past 10 months have been--> #ncpol

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I will be out of reach for the next couple weeks. If anyone has any news tips, please email them to politics@theassemblync.com. #ncpol

NC State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces calls to resign after being charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties with child A court order accuses Brockman of using his status as a state lawmaker to try to find the victim's whereabouts. The state party and some colleagues want him to immediately resign.

The state Democratic Party and some state lawmakers are calling on Rep. Cecil Brockman to immediately resign following charges of statutory rape and indecent liberties with a minor. #ncpol

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Apex Mayor and Town Council Navigate an Increasingly Strained Relationship Conflicts between the Apex mayor and council members over a town board nominee, utilities billing, and other dustups have spilled into public view.

There's a crazy amount of drama happening in Apex right now. In partnership with @indyweek.bsky.social and @theassemblync.bsky.social, I do my best to unpack this mess. As one employee describes, "It’s kind of like being a child of parents divorcing." #ncpol
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They do in the Senate, just not the House

Local disputes in NC could be an encyclopedia

Federal judge sides with Senate Republicans, rejects racial gerrymandering claims The decision stands to make it easier for Republicans to retain their supermajority in the state Senate in the 2026 election.

In a win for Republicans, a federal judge has let the current state Senate map stand. The decision makes it easier for Republicans to retain their supermajority in the chamber in the 2026 election. #ncpol

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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.

"I am grateful for every dollar that we’ve gotten, and it’s over $6 billion. But when the scale of the damage is as immense as it was in Western North Carolina, $60 billion, we need a lot more help."

Berger open to making new congressional map netting GOP additional seat A liberal group posted an unconfirmed rumor on X that North Carolina's top Republican and President Donald Trump had a quid pro quo. Berger denied the claim, but said he's open to a new voting map.

A liberal group posted an unconfirmed rumor on X that North Carolina's top Republican and President Donald Trump had a quid pro quo. Senate leader Phil Berger denied the claim, but said he's open to a new voting map. #ncpol

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What did and didn't make it out of the General Assembly this week? The House on Tuesday approved a number of measures related to crime, flags and disaster funding, but fell short on a Medicaid deal and a comprehensive budget.

Come for the legislative updates, stay for the finger pointing and colorful language. #ncpol

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Top NC lawmakers release crime bill following Charlotte transit killing. What's in it? The measure restricts cashless bail, adds 10 Mecklenburg County DA's, gives Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby new powers and permanently eliminates an already-defunct task force.

Crime bill passes Senate along party lines, heads next to House. #ncpol

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NC Medicaid service cuts on horizon amid continued GOP gridlock North Carolina House Republicans say the chamber won't take up a Senate bill tying Medicaid funding to a Children's Hospital project.

North Carolina House Republicans say the chamber won't take up a Senate bill tying Medicaid funding to a Children's Hospital project. #ncpol Story here--> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-medicai...

Draft Crime Bill

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A Fatal Stabbing and Its Aftermath Republicans have made a political cudgel of Iryna Zarutska’s killing. A draft crime bill expected this week may be more posturing than solutions.

Per crime bill draft obtained by @theassemblync.bsky.social, NC lawmakers will seek to restrict cashless bail, speed up executions, and let judges and magistrates hold any defendant in jail without a hearing for up to three days for a mental health eval. #ncpol

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Lowery to leave General Assembly next month for DC government job Republican Rep. Jarrod Lowery, the lone Native American member of the General Assembly, will step down on Oct. 7.

NEWS: North Carolina state Rep. Jarrod Lowery will be leaving the General Assembly on Oct. 7 for a government job in DC. Lowery has been a leading voice in the effort for the Lumbee Tribe to receive full federal recognition. #ncpol

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Don’t let us down, Dairy Queen! If you or someone you know works in corporate comms there, please hit me up. #ncpol

Bryan Anderson: Arts Policy Reporter kinda has a nice ring to it

'I'm afraid': Elected officials cancel political activities following killing of Charlie Kirk Republican and Democratic leaders are concerned for their safety following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Following the killing of Charlie Kirk, North Carolina Democrats and Republicans alike are voicing safety concerns. "It’s going to take leaders on both sides stepping forth and simply repudiating any sort of political violence whatsoever," Hall says. #ncpol
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How NC lawmakers plan to respond to Charlotte transit killing North Carolina legislative leaders and the governor say they're working toward a bipartisan solution in response to the killing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train.

North Carolina legislative leaders and the governor say they're working toward a bipartisan solution in response to the killing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train. #ncpol

NC awards Mr. Beast $15M to produce game show The game show's second season was partially filmed in and around Pitt and New Hanover counties. The show's production company has been awarded a maximum grant of up to $15 million.

Some news today that folks shouldn't ignore: North Carolina has awarded $15 million to the producers of Mr. Beast's game show. This represents nearly half of the grant program's annual budget. #ncpol

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BREAKING: Kirk has died President Trump announces.

Judge approves settlement over Trump admin voter registration lawsuit A federal judge on Monday signed off on a deal between state elections officials and the Trump administration on voter registration.

JUST IN: A federal judge has signed off on a settlement reached between NC elections officials and the Trump administration over voter registration. It could have ramifications for the 2026 midterms. #ncpol

Here's the resignation letter for those curious. In it, Yokeley writes, "I remain prayerfully confident that I will be exonerated of all accusations levied against me." #ncpol

Surry County elections board chairman resigns after being charged with drugging grandchildren Surry County Board of Elections Board Chairman James Edwin Yokeley, Jr. resigned on Thursday after being arrested on charges of drugging his two grandchildren.

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BREAKING: Surry County Board of Elections Board Chairman James Edwin Yokeley, Jr. has just resigned following an arrest on charges of drugging his two grandchildren. #ncpol