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Under the Dome

Under the Dome

By: The News & Observer
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 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/domeThe News & Observer Political Science Politics & Government
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  • NC House’s budget plan for education and public safety

    NC House’s budget plan for education and public safety
    May 20 2025
    Host Dawn Vaughan is joined by K-12 education reporter T. Keung Hui and politics reporter Avi Bajpai to discuss what’s in the NC House budget, including cuts, a UNC System tuition increase, and what the House wants to do in the areas of education and public safety. Host: ⁠Dawn Vaughan⁠ Guests: T. Keung Hui & Avi Bajpai Executive Producer: Kevin Keister ⁠ Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Tuesday to Friday and Sunday. Sign up ⁠here⁠. Please consider supporting local journalism with a ⁠subscription to The N&O⁠. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Rep. Jake Johnson on budget, oversight and his journey from Polk County to the House

    Rep. Jake Johnson on budget, oversight and his journey from Polk County to the House
    May 13 2025
    Host Dawn Vaughan interviews Rep. Jake Johnson, a Polk County Republican, about his early start in politics and what’s going on in the North Carolina House of Representatives, from the upcoming state budget to crossover to his role on the House Oversight Committee. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guest: Executive Producer: Laura Brache Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Tuesday to Friday and Sunday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • NC’s crossover deadline is here. Here's what bills have a chance.

    NC’s crossover deadline is here. Here's what bills have a chance.
    May 6 2025
    This is crossover week, the busy time at the North Carolina General Assembly that leads up to the May 8 crossover deadline. That’s a self-imposed cutoff date for legislation to pass at least one chamber. Host Dawn Vaughan talks to politics editor Jordan Schrader and politics reporter Kyle Ingram and break down what that means for North Carolina laws. Host: ⁠⁠Dawn Vaughan⁠⁠ Guest: Kyle Ingram, Jordan Schrader Executive Producer: ⁠⁠Laura Brache⁠⁠ Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It’s sent to your inbox Monday to Friday and Sunday. Sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Please consider supporting local journalism with a ⁠⁠subscription to The N&O⁠⁠. If you’re already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
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