Republicans, who control both chambers but are one vote short of a veto-proof supermajority, were successful because they ...

As a student in western New York’s rural Wyoming County, Briar Townes honed an artistic streak that he hopes to make a living ...

North Carolina blends vibrant urban living, scenic beauty, and affordability, making it one of the best states to call home.

From the South to the Great Lakes, contested primaries and open Senate seat battles will determine who's serving for ...

State-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see ...

Department lawyers have contacted officials in at least seven states to propose a meeting about forging an ...

News & Observer readers comment on an overturned state bill veto, the NC budget, Roy Cooper’s senate bid and Tillis, Budd ...

The single most important factor determining the outcome of the 2026 Senate election cycle is President Donald Trump.

John Cornyn, the longtime incumbent, is courting GOP voters and Trump's endorsement in the face of lackluster polling against Ken Paxton.

A blistering letter signed by four Democratic candidates for Congress in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District is ...

Democrats still in the dumps over last year's elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina in the 2026 U.S. Senate race.