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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Government
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The week ahead: May 17
The week ahead: May 17
9 min
227
Closer look: The looming redistricting process
Closer look: The looming redistricting process
20 min
228
The week ahead: May 10
Here's what's happening in North Carolina politics this week.
15 min
229
Closer look: Deregulating the practice of some ...
A dive into a deregulation bill supported by a vast majority of North Carolina lawmakers.
20 min
230
Closer Look: Ground View of Protests
Closer Look: Ground View of Protests
25 min
231
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - The ...
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - The Final Chapter
27 min
232
The week ahead: April 26
Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.
9 min
233
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chap...
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter Four
24 min
234
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chap...
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter Three
23 min
235
The week ahead: April 19
Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.
9 min
236
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chap...
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter Two
23 min
237
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chap...
Closer Look: The Improvement Association - Chapter One
20 min
238
The week ahead: April 12
News & Observer political reporters discuss what's coming up this week in North Carolina politics.
15 min
239
Closer look: Nursing home visitors and "Cliffor...
Closer look: Nursing home visitors and "Clifford's Law"
13 min
240
The week ahead (sort of): April 5
The bills NC lawmakers want to pass this year
17 min
241
Closer Look: Where NCAA sports and public polic...
Closer Look: Where NCAA sports and public policy intersect
31 min
242
The week ahead: March 29
The week ahead: March 29
19 min
243
Closer Look: Persistent problems at NC DHHS lea...
Closer Look: Persistent problems at NC DHHS leave unsafe doctors treating patients
17 min
244
The week ahead: March 22
The week ahead: March 22
14 min
245
Closer Look: The Reopening of North Carolina Sc...
Dawn Vaughan talks with EducationNC reporter Alex Granados about schools reopening, and what the past year has been like for educators, students and elected officials as they managed major changes in public education during coronavirus.
21 min
246
The week ahead: March 15
Here's what you need to know about what's coming up this week in North Carolina's General Assembly.
10 min
247
Closer look: Changing the game for kids with au...
Rep. Zack Hawkins talks about what the impact of an autism bill would have on families.
11 min
248
The week ahead: March 8
News & Observer politics reporter Will Doran walks listeners through potential N.C. General Assembly topics ranging from school reopenings to the regulation of jello shots and alcohol-infused ice cream.
12 min
249
Closer Look: NC bars struggle to survive COVID ...
Zach Medford of the N.C. Bar and Tavern Association discusses the unique challenges posed to his industry by government restrictions in North Carolina.
23 min
250
The week ahead: March 1
12 min