Under the Dome
Each week, the Under the Dome team at The News & Observer brings you the most in-depth analysis of topics in state government and politics for North Carolina. Learn more at newsobserver.com/dome
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A Conversation with Gabe Esparza, NC Department...
22 min
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Why the budget stalemate also creates uncertain...
17 min
3
Why lawmakers didn’t fund Medicaid ahead of dea...
19 min
4
How Iryna’s Law could impact NC’s judicial system
18 min
5
The political ramifications of the Charlotte li...
20 min
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Counting down the days to a potential governmen...
20 min
7
Charlotte-Mecklenburg political figures in the ...
18 min
8
NC universities ramp up congressional lobbying ...
17 min
9
Catching up on North Carolina’s anticipated U.S...
19 min
10
Could NC colleges see fewer international stude...
15 min
11
Rep. Brian Turner talks veto overrides and his ...
22 min
12
Veto override chances at the NCGA
Dawn Vaughan, Capitol bureau chief and host of Under the Dome is joined by politics team colleagues Avi Bajpai and Ronni Butts to talk about the incredibly busy day of veto override votes expected Tuesday in both the House and the Senate of the North Carolina General Assembly.
20 min
13
All things state employees with State HR direct...
21 min
14
Tillis’ exit shakes up North Carolina's Senate ...
16 min
15
Breaking down potential overrides on DEI and ot...
19 min
16
What Thom Tillis’ decision to leave the Senate ...
20 min
17
It’s crunch time for the North Carolina legisla...
19 min
18
Changes at the NCGA in 2025, with WUNC’s Colin ...
21 min
19
GOP Rep. Allen Chesser on how 9/11 and COVID-19...
23 min
20
What’s next for Trump's ‘big beautiful bill’ an...
17 min
21
A Q&A with Paul Tine, North Carolina’s new DMV ...
15 min
22
NC House’s budget plan for education and public...
20 min
23
Rep. Jake Johnson on budget, oversight and his ...
28 min
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NC’s crossover deadline is here. Here's what bi...
20 min
25
The NC elections board control and power shifts...
18 min