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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Monitoring the progress of the new GOP-backed c...
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A Conversation with Gabe Esparza, NC Department...
22 min
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Why the budget stalemate also creates uncertain...
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Why lawmakers didn’t fund Medicaid ahead of dea...
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How Iryna’s Law could impact NC’s judicial system
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The political ramifications of the Charlotte li...
20 min
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Counting down the days to a potential governmen...
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg political figures in the ...
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NC universities ramp up congressional lobbying ...
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Catching up on North Carolina’s anticipated U.S...
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Could NC colleges see fewer international stude...
15 min
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Rep. Brian Turner talks veto overrides and his ...
22 min
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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.
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All things state employees with State HR direct...
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Tillis’ exit shakes up North Carolina's Senate ...
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Breaking down potential overrides on DEI and ot...
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What Thom Tillis’ decision to leave the Senate ...
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It’s crunch time for the North Carolina legisla...
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Changes at the NCGA in 2025, with WUNC’s Colin ...
21 min
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GOP Rep. Allen Chesser on how 9/11 and COVID-19...
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What’s next for Trump's ‘big beautiful bill’ an...
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A Q&A with Paul Tine, North Carolina’s new DMV ...
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NC House’s budget plan for education and public...
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Rep. Jake Johnson on budget, oversight and his ...
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NC’s crossover deadline is here. Here's what bi...
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