The governor's race could signal North Carolinians' priorities for the general election. MORE: 12 Super Tuesday primaries to watch in Texas and North Carolina The Capitol building in Raleigh, N.C.

Governor Josh Stein unveils his 2025-27 budget proposal on March 19, 2025, asking the General Assembly to freeze tax cuts and raise teacher saleries. (Sydney Haulenbeek/Courthouse News) RALEIGH, N.C. ...

Stein's softer tone may play well with independents. But if his vetoes start to fall, don't be surprised if he stops playing nice. Because moderation, in Stein's hands, isn't a worldview.

Gov. Josh Stein shakes hands with Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, House Speaker Destin Hall, and Senate leader Phil Berger after delivering his State of the State address to a joint session of the General ...