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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, the only high-profile Democrat to announce his candidacy for governor in 2024, outlined an extensive list of policy goals three days before a General Assembly deadline designed to pare down legislation that will be considered through next year.
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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, notorious for making homophobic and misogynistic remarks, is expected to announce his bid for governor.
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North Carolina Republican legislative leaders can defend in federal court the state restrictions on dispensing abortion pills that are being challenged by a physician, a judge has ruled.
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A general counsel for the state told Republican legislative leaders of Attorney General Josh Stein's decision Monday. The lawsuit filed by a physician says state laws and rules affecting access to the drug mifepristone are preempted by the FDA's authority to regulate the drug.
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The ongoing investigation and prosecution of potential misdemeanor violations related to a 2020 ad from Josh Stein’s campaign has been closed.
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A federal appeals court sided again with North Carolina's attorney general on Wednesday, saying a 1931 libel law is most likely unconstitutional.
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North Carolina has its first marquee candidate for the 2024 governor's race.
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Stein has been the state’s top law enforcement officer since being first elected in 2016. He was always considered a likely candidate to attempt to succeed Democrat Roy Cooper, who is term-limited from seeking reelection. Stein is pledging to focus on public education and economic opportunity.
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CVS and Walgreens did not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
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The deal would still need to be approved by 43 states to take effect. It follows a similar announcement from pharmacy chains CVS Health and Walgreen Co. They each said they would pay about $5 billion over time to settle suits they face.