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: 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.
17 min
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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.
18 min
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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.
29 min
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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.
15 min
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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.
23 min
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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.
20 min
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Monster, Part 2: What gerrymandering isn't
Identifying a gerrymander isn't always straightforward. Investigative reporter Tyler Dukes explains.
24 min
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The week ahead: September 27
Here's what's coming in North Carolina politics this week.
11 min
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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.
26 min
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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
14 min
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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
9 min
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Closer look: Mo money, less problems?
Should North Carolina lawmakers make more money?
14 min
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The week ahead: September 6, 2021
The week ahead: September 6, 2021
12 min
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The week ahead: August 30, 2021
The week ahead: August 30, 2021
15 min
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Closer look: Kids in court
15 min
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The week ahead: August 23
The week ahead: August 23
17 min
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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,
15 min
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The week ahead: August 16
What's happening in North Carolina politics this week?
14 min
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Closer look: History of the Legislative Building
Closer look: History of the Legislative Building
21 min
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The week ahead: August 9
The week ahead: August 9
8 min
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Closer look: An interview with state Sen. Natal...
Closer look: An interview with state Sen. Natalie Murdock
28 min
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The week ahead: August 2
Budget talks, high school sports and critical race theory. Here's what's coming this week in North Carolina politics.
8 min
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Closer look: Legislative scrutiny of the state'...
Why North Carolina lawmakers want the North Carolina High School Athletic Association to be more transparent
15 min