A sea change under the dome: Texas Senate faces a generational shift

The upper chamber of the Legislature could see as many as seven new members by 2027. But that wouldn't be the biggest ...

A new move for North Carolina Republican politician Dan Bishop

Former Rep. Dan Bishop, a Republican who also previously served in the state legislature, will oversee federal courts in 24 ...

How NC’s state budget delay is impacting K-12 education, teachers

Our latest podcast is out today, and I’m joined by K-12 education reporter T. Keung Hui. We talk about how the long-delayed new comprehensive state budget is impacting education funding, including ...

See the salaries, job titles of state employees at the NC General Assembly

North Carolina's budget stalemate delays raises for 635 General Assembly employees in Raleigh. Read our Under the Dome report for salary ranges and job details on Jones Street.
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What we know after an NC lawmaker was charged with sex crimes with a minor

Good morning and welcome to Under the Dome. I’m Avi Bajpai. News about Rep. Cecil Brockman’s arrest on multiple alleged sex crimes involving a minor sent shockwaves throughout the state on Thursday.