Who won 2023 in NC politics?

Who won 2023 in NC politics?

Author: WRAL News | Raleigh, North Carolina December 22, 2023 Duration: 28:29

With another year nearly over we ask: Who won 2023? WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and State Government Reporter Travis Fain have lots of thoughts, and now you're gonna hear about them! Plus: Another redistricting lawsuit, a candidacy challenge in Wake County and blowback on the push to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot. We also turn our attention to 2024, predicting North Carolina's casino debate will return and that the state's child care shortage will demand attention.


Every week, the political landscape in North Carolina shifts with new debates, decisions, and developments. NC Capitol Wrap brings you directly into that conversation with the experienced journalists from WRAL News in Raleigh. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a focused discussion on the laws being crafted, the policies being debated, and the personalities driving it all under the dome. You'll hear clear explanations of complex legislative processes, analysis on how state government actions affect communities from the mountains to the coast, and interviews with key figures who are shaping the future of the Tar Heel State. For anyone who wants to move beyond the soundbites and understand the real stories behind North Carolina politics, this podcast serves as an essential, grounded resource. Tune in for straightforward reporting and context that helps make sense of the news emerging from the state capital.
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Casino debate delays budget with Medicaid hanging in the balance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:30
WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy talk about the push and pull over casinos and video slot machines in lawmakers' negotiations over the state budget. Will the figh…
Make or break time for NC gambling bills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:27
House Republicans plan to gather behind closed doors Tuesday for a meeting that may go a long way toward deciding whether North Carolina's General Assembly authorizes four new casinos and legalizes video poker machines.…
A budget timeline we believe? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
It sounds like state lawmakers are hammering out final budget details ahead of a vote during the week of Sept. 11. What does that mean for Medicaid expansion? WRAL reporters Travis Fain and Brian Murphy get into it. Also…
Veto overrides, election bills and a stalled budget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:20
The North Carolina General Assembly continues to work in fits and starts, churning through veto overrides and a handful of other bills after weeks of calm. Now it looks we're in another dead period with few answers about…
NC budget delays, third-party bids and concealed weapons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:56
A clash over concealed weapons training, and why a national group's bid to get on the 2024 ballot in NC could be in trouble. WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie and WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran look at th…
Casinos! NC lawmakers weigh massive increase in legalized gambling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:08
In the course of one legislative session, North Carolina may go from having heavy limits on gambling to allowing sports gambling on cell phones, slot-machine-style machines in restaurants and gas stations and four new ca…
The state budget? Don't hold your breath [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:19
With North Carolina lawmakers deadlocked, and vacations looming, it looks like a state budget vote won't come until at least August at the General Assembly. Meanwhile, not much is moving, but we keep hearing about a majo…
House speaker's affair, movement on voting, abortion, anti-trans bills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:05
Speaker of the House Tim Moore's love life — central to allegations in a new lawsuit against him — sucked a lot of the oxygen out of the room this week at the General Assembly. But the session kept on trucking. Republica…
'Jumbo jet' election bills, budget talks slow, and a preview of 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
The legislative session is rounding the final turn. Republican lawmakers moved a pair of major election bills forward. Lawmakers, meanwhile, are poised to pass a ban on transgender girls and women playing on female sport…