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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The week ahead: November 15, 2021
Reporters Lucille Sherman and Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan discuss the potential close of budget negotiations and an early shakeup in the 2022 congressional matchups.
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The week ahead: November 8, 2021
Insider editor Brian Murphy and News & Observer reporter Will Doran take a look at the issues likely to make political news in the coming week.
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The week ahead: November 1, 2021
News & Observer politics reporter Dawn Vaughan tells you what to Look Ahead for -- more money and maps! -- in North Carolina politics for the week of Nov. 1, 2021.
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Closer look: A Conversation with U.S. Rep. Davi...
U.S. Rep. David Price discusses his decision not to run for another term in 2022.
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The week ahead: October 25, 2021
The week ahead: October 25, 2021
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Closer look: Big changes in NC’s energy future
State politics reporter Lucille Sherman talks with climate change and environmental reporter Adam Wagner about a new North Carolina energy law and how it came to be.
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The week ahead: October 18, 2021
News & Observer reporter Will Doran discussed what to expect from the North Carolina General Assembly the week of Oct. 18, 2021.
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Monster, Part 4: All eyes on Raleigh
Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes outlines the things you must know about mapmaking under way in North Carolina.
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The week ahead: Monday, Oct. 11, 2021
Dawn Vaughan and Will Doran tell you the biggest things to watch: Redistricting and budget negotiations, both of which are well underway.
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Monster, Part 3: Math on the front lines
With a little help from the pros, reporter Tyler Dukes explains how math could help fight gerrymandering.
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The week ahead: October 4, 2021
Danielle Battaglia and NCInsider editor Brian Murphy touch briefly on topics under consideration at the North Carolina General Assembly and also look back at a momentous night in North Carolina politics one year ago.
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Monster, Part 2: What gerrymandering isn't
Identifying a gerrymander isn't always straightforward. Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes explains.
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The week ahead: September 27
Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.
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Monster, Part 1: So you want to make a map...
Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes explores the often conflicting rules of redistricting in North Carolina.
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The week ahead: September 20
Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics for the week of Monday, Sept. 20
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Closer look: The debate over school mask mandates
A closer look at the debate over mask mandates in North Carolina schools.
23 min
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The week ahead: September 13, 2021
The week ahead: September 13, 2021
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Closer look: Mo money, less problems?
Should North Carolina lawmakers make more money?
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The week ahead: September 6, 2021
The week ahead: September 6, 2021
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The week ahead: August 30, 2021
The week ahead: August 30, 2021
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Closer look: Kids in court
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The week ahead: August 23
The week ahead: August 23
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Closer look: Ending the longest war, from the p...
NC state Rep. Grier Martin talks about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan,
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The week ahead: August 16
What's happening in North Carolina politics this week?
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Closer look: History of the Legislative Building
Closer look: History of the Legislative Building
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