Anne Blythe, Author at The Assembly NC

Stein Loses Latest Attempt to Regain Appointment Powers

The Court of Appeals overturned a ruling that had restored the governor’s power to fill appellate court vacancies.

State lawmakers said court officials in their home districts have not seen the conveniences and cost-savings eCourts was supposed to bring.

by Anne Blythe November 21, 2025

The head of the state Bar said the agency does not—and will not—keep records of employees’ political affiliations or contributions.

A three-judge panel unanimously found that the man’s free speech rights had been violated and overturned the conviction.

by Anne Blythe November 4, 2025

Republicans in the General Assembly paused a 40-year-old trust and accused it of “awarding grants to leftist groups.”

It’s been more than 600 days since the state Supreme Court heard arguments over funds for public schools. Can they put off a decision forever?

In agreeing to settle, the North Carolina Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission did not acknowledge any wrongdoing.

Two men wrongfully convicted of violent crimes came out to support James Richardson, who is also disputing his conviction.

State Supreme Court campaigns used to be removed from the political debates of the day. Not any more.

N.C. has two conflicting laws on the books about whether convicted felons can be charged for voting before their rights are restored.