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Part 1: The Political Beat with Ch. 9's Joe Bruno (March 23, 2025)

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NC governor signs Hurricane Helene relief bill into law

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New North Carolina governor seeks to freeze tax cuts, phase out school vouchers in budget

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Criticism erupts over Cabarrus County Board’s new manager appointment

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Davidson representative sponsors bill to allow arming of private-school employees in North Carolina

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More Political Beat Headlines

Sen. Tillis continues to get death threats

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North Carolina GOP town hall gets rowdy as attendees hurl scathing questions on Trump

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Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21

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North Carolina Senate votes to eliminate DEI initiatives in public schools

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‘No tax on tips’ bill making its way through NC House

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$14.6B budget with tax cut passes South Carolina House

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Gov. Stein to deliver his first State of State address

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Town of Matthews will not cut ties with lobbyist in Raleigh

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Sheriff responds after proposed bill would require ICE notification before release

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Mecklenburg County Sheriff calls for collaboration and transparency with ICE

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Latest Election Headlines

Judge to decide validity of 65K votes in North Carolina Supreme Court race

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Recount likely in SC Senate District 17 race

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New voters may have kept NC purple, expert says

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Maurice Green elected as North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Voters deny $588M school bond, Lancaster County officials say

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Republican Rep. Ralph Norman wins reelection in SC’s 5th Congressional District

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Previously on the Political Beat

National Political Coverage

Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

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Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

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China's premier says US relations at 'an important juncture' during meeting with pro-Trump senator

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2 months into Trump's second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions

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Conan O'Brien is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center

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AOC tries to broaden her appeal within a Democratic base spoiling for a fight

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