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PART 1--The Political Beat with Channel 9's Joe Bruno (May 21, 2023)
DeSantis wraps up 1st early states tour as candidate with more personal touch in South Carolina
North Carolina sports betting legislation passes Senate; heads to House
North Carolina legislature passes insurance bill allowing Blue Cross to reorganize
Students at NC colleges, universities may be able to use ID cards to vote
More Political Beat Headlines
2 North Carolina state legislators lose leadership roles following remarks
Gov. Cooper says GOP teacher pay, voucher plans a public education ‘disaster’
Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals
Former US Rep. Mark Walker joins North Carolina GOP gubernatorial field
‘Anything is possible’: CMS names Crystal Hill as next superintendent
North Carolina Senate budget proposal clears chamber, with negotiations with House soon to follow
NC Gov. Cooper on 12-week abortion ban: ‘I will never ever give up fighting’
North Carolina GOP overrides veto of 12-week abortion limit, allowing it to become law
The Political Beat: Expert talks AI, TikTok; the good and the bad
The Political Beat: Local advocate talks importance of proposed mental health bill
Latest Election Headlines
Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals
Sen. Tim Scott makes it official: He’s a Republican candidate for president
The Political Beat: Second-generation lawmaker bids for lieutenant governor’s office
The Political Beat: Local representative eyes state treasurer’s office
The Political Beat: Haley’s bid for the White House begins in Charleston
Haley calls for generational change in launching 2024 bid
Previously on the Political Beat
National Political Coverage
Carter and the Kings: A friendship and alliance — but after MLK's assassination
Wisconsin Republicans look for rebound, Democrats stay on offensive as 2024 fights loom
DeSantis signs Bible, Pence hops on motorcycle at 'Roast and Ride' event in Iowa
Haley says US forces 'need to align' with countries including Russia; campaign says she misspoke
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default
Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid and that frustrates many Democrats
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NC rep pushes back against Gov. Cooper over abortion bill
Former NC Rep. Madison Cawthorn pleads guilty after bringing gun through Charlotte airport
The Political Beat: Catawba Indian Nation’s Jason Harris speaks on upcoming election
NC Supreme Court reverses rulings on district maps, voter IDs
The Political Beat: Chris Cillizza discusses new book that covers sports and politics
Democratic leaders hold rally in Charlotte in response to Tricia Cotham’s party switch
Expelled Tennessee House reps reinstated; could the same thing happen in NC?
The Political Beat: Big moves by NC Republicans could shake up state
Tim Scott to unveil 2024 White House exploratory committee
Cotham formalizes party switch to North Carolina GOP
DeSantis to make 1st public appearance in South Carolina
NC Republicans file several bills focused on trans students in school sports
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