Galen Bacharier
@galenb.bsky.social
Legislative analyst @BGOV.com.
Wrapping up my first couple weeks at @bgov.com as a legislative analyst - following everything finance, housing, small biz & veterans in Congress. Pumped to be in Washington and work with an awesome team & newsroom.
Get in touch: gbacharier@bloombergindustry.com
Get in touch: gbacharier@bloombergindustry.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Wrapping up my first couple weeks at @bgov.com as a legislative analyst - following everything finance, housing, small biz & veterans in Congress. Pumped to be in Washington and work with an awesome team & newsroom.
Get in touch: gbacharier@bloombergindustry.com
Get in touch: gbacharier@bloombergindustry.com
Folks, next week will be my last at NC Newsline. It's been such a privilege to report on the NCGA, elections, Helene recovery & more. A million thanks to sources, readers and my Newsline, States Newsroom & Capitol press corps colleagues.
Excited for the next adventure in 2026!
Excited for the next adventure in 2026!
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Folks, next week will be my last at NC Newsline. It's been such a privilege to report on the NCGA, elections, Helene recovery & more. A million thanks to sources, readers and my Newsline, States Newsroom & Capitol press corps colleagues.
Excited for the next adventure in 2026!
Excited for the next adventure in 2026!
Jim Hunt, NC governor who won four terms and shaped legacy on education, dies
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Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt dies • NC Newsline
“It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and hero, former Gov. Jim Hunt,” Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt said.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Jim Hunt, NC governor who won four terms and shaped legacy on education, dies
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NC Association of County Commissioners, in letter that was sent to regional FEMA administrator: “At a minimum, this news is disappointing. At a maximum, this news has been received by some as if FEMA leadership at the regional and Washington, D.C. level is tone deaf.”
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NC leaders urged FEMA to ditch planned changes to aid process • NC Newsline
“At a maximum, this news has been received by some as if FEMA leadership at the regional and Washington, D.C. level is tone deaf.”
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December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
NC Association of County Commissioners, in letter that was sent to regional FEMA administrator: “At a minimum, this news is disappointing. At a maximum, this news has been received by some as if FEMA leadership at the regional and Washington, D.C. level is tone deaf.”
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FEMA planned changes for disaster aid. NC local leaders say they’re ‘unhelpful’ and ‘tone deaf’
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NC leaders urged FEMA to ditch planned changes to aid process • NC Newsline
“At a maximum, this news has been received by some as if FEMA leadership at the regional and Washington, D.C. level is tone deaf.”
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December 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
FEMA planned changes for disaster aid. NC local leaders say they’re ‘unhelpful’ and ‘tone deaf’
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Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states. Latest SNAP news for @statesnewsroom.com:
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins ...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states. Latest SNAP news for @statesnewsroom.com:
Two GOP candidates filed for NC's 1st U.S. House district thus far: state Sen. Bobby Hanig and now Eric Rouse, a Kinston businessman. Rouse got drawn out of the 1st under the new map but told local media in Oct. he still planned to run. Democrat U.S. Rep. Don Davis will run, hasn't yet filed. #ncpol
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Two GOP candidates filed for NC's 1st U.S. House district thus far: state Sen. Bobby Hanig and now Eric Rouse, a Kinston businessman. Rouse got drawn out of the 1st under the new map but told local media in Oct. he still planned to run. Democrat U.S. Rep. Don Davis will run, hasn't yet filed. #ncpol
North Carolina is sending $500k to two nonprofits - Rebuild Haywood & WNC Conference of United Methodist Churches - to help winterize homes damaged by Helene, Gov. Josh Stein's office says. Will help fund insulation, window wrapping, roof repairs as winter arrives in the mountains. #ncpol
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
North Carolina is sending $500k to two nonprofits - Rebuild Haywood & WNC Conference of United Methodist Churches - to help winterize homes damaged by Helene, Gov. Josh Stein's office says. Will help fund insulation, window wrapping, roof repairs as winter arrives in the mountains. #ncpol
NC's Republican auditor is pushing for his office to have more input in long-term disaster recovery. “I do think the entire Council of State needs to be brought in, along with legislative leadership, to assist in this.” #ncpol
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NC auditor wants Council of State input on disaster recovery efforts • NC Newsline
“I do think the entire Council of State needs to be brought in, along with legislative leadership, to assist in this," Dave Boliek said.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NC's Republican auditor is pushing for his office to have more input in long-term disaster recovery. “I do think the entire Council of State needs to be brought in, along with legislative leadership, to assist in this.” #ncpol
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NEW - ICE is encountering growing resistance as the agency tries to make arrests in *state* courthouses
A growing number of states are restricting arrests, and a federal judge on Monday tossed DOJ’s attempt to overturn New York’s limits
My latest for @stateline.org
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A growing number of states are restricting arrests, and a federal judge on Monday tossed DOJ’s attempt to overturn New York’s limits
My latest for @stateline.org
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ICE courthouse arrests meet resistance from Democratic states • Stateline
A growing number of Democratic states, and some judges, are pushing back against Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in and around state courthouses.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW - ICE is encountering growing resistance as the agency tries to make arrests in *state* courthouses
A growing number of states are restricting arrests, and a federal judge on Monday tossed DOJ’s attempt to overturn New York’s limits
My latest for @stateline.org
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A growing number of states are restricting arrests, and a federal judge on Monday tossed DOJ’s attempt to overturn New York’s limits
My latest for @stateline.org
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Federal immigration raids in Raleigh impact one of the city’s largest projects ncnewsline.com/2025/11/18/f...
Federal immigration raids in Raleigh impact one of the city's largest projects • NC Newsline
Construction on Raleigh's new City Hall was at a standstill Tuesday morning, hours after word of the immigration raids spread.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Federal immigration raids in Raleigh impact one of the city’s largest projects ncnewsline.com/2025/11/18/f...
U.S. Border Patrol coming to Raleigh on Tuesday, mayor says, as NC crackdown continues #ncpol
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U.S. Border Patrol coming to Raleigh, mayor says • NC Newsline
Cowell said city leaders "don't have a lot of information" about the scale of the operation or how long the agency plans to be in Raleigh.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
U.S. Border Patrol coming to Raleigh on Tuesday, mayor says, as NC crackdown continues #ncpol
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Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul
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Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul
WASHINGTON — The review council that President Donald Trump tasked with overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency was supposed to release its recommendations before Monday but missed the dea...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul
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Latest FEMA acting administrator steps down, with no permanent chief tapped by Trump
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Latest FEMA acting administrator steps down, with no permanent chief tapped by Trump
WASHINGTON — David Richardson, the senior official performing the duties of the administrator at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has resigned and moved to the “private sector,” a spokesperson...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Latest FEMA acting administrator steps down, with no permanent chief tapped by Trump
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Stein had inked today for a special session to pass full funding for Medicaid. GOP leaders in both chambers rejected it. House and Senate both agree it needs $$$, but can't agree on exact bill. Now governor's criticizing Hall & Berger by name. Legislative Dems holding a press event today. #ncpol
Speaker Hall and Senator Berger made the time to gerrymander our state but couldn’t find the time to protect people’s health care or pass a budget that pays our teachers, law enforcement, or state employees.
November 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Stein had inked today for a special session to pass full funding for Medicaid. GOP leaders in both chambers rejected it. House and Senate both agree it needs $$$, but can't agree on exact bill. Now governor's criticizing Hall & Berger by name. Legislative Dems holding a press event today. #ncpol
Reposted by Galen Bacharier
We are tracking reports of U.S. Border Patrol presence in Charlotte today.
If you have photos or videos, help us confirm what’s happening by emailing us at or sending us a DM. Your submissions help our journalists understand the scope of what’s happening and provide the full story to the community
If you have photos or videos, help us confirm what’s happening by emailing us at or sending us a DM. Your submissions help our journalists understand the scope of what’s happening and provide the full story to the community
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We are tracking reports of U.S. Border Patrol presence in Charlotte today.
If you have photos or videos, help us confirm what’s happening by emailing us at or sending us a DM. Your submissions help our journalists understand the scope of what’s happening and provide the full story to the community
If you have photos or videos, help us confirm what’s happening by emailing us at or sending us a DM. Your submissions help our journalists understand the scope of what’s happening and provide the full story to the community
NC’s Helene recovery avoided shutdown pitfalls, but local governments remain strained #ncpol
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How NC’s Hurricane Helene recovery dodged shutdown pitfalls • NC Newsline
Over 43 days, state leaders rushed to prevent key federal programs from lapsing and ensure that rebuilding in the mountains could continue.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
NC’s Helene recovery avoided shutdown pitfalls, but local governments remain strained #ncpol
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NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-go... #ncpol #Charlotte
NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte • NC Newsline
The veteran Democratic congresswoman said she has heard from numerous constituents worried about how immigration enforcement will unfold in the Queen City.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
NC Governor urges citizens to remain peaceful but vigilant as Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte ncnewsline.com/briefs/nc-go... #ncpol #Charlotte
U.S. Border Patrol expected to begin operations in Charlotte as early as this weekend. New statement out from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's office, urging North Carolinians to "remain peaceful" and record federal agents/notify local enforcement in cases of "inappropriate behavior." #ncpol
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
U.S. Border Patrol expected to begin operations in Charlotte as early as this weekend. New statement out from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's office, urging North Carolinians to "remain peaceful" and record federal agents/notify local enforcement in cases of "inappropriate behavior." #ncpol
Kevin Leonard, director of NC Association of County Commissioners, elaborated on the local impact of this dynamic for state leaders today. Called it a "recovery gap."
"Accountability should not become red tape. ... It's resulting in major cashflow strains across our cities and counties." #ncpol
"Accountability should not become red tape. ... It's resulting in major cashflow strains across our cities and counties." #ncpol
Reopening doesn't change the dynamic at the core of Helene recovery - that FEMA payments face additional bureaucratic OKs, and accessing $1.4B for homebuilding is a long, complex process. But state officials had been wary of seeing additional delays, a year+ later, if shutdown dragged on. #ncpol
November 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Kevin Leonard, director of NC Association of County Commissioners, elaborated on the local impact of this dynamic for state leaders today. Called it a "recovery gap."
"Accountability should not become red tape. ... It's resulting in major cashflow strains across our cities and counties." #ncpol
"Accountability should not become red tape. ... It's resulting in major cashflow strains across our cities and counties." #ncpol
Positive economic news out of western NC: Asheville's Biltmore Village has seen a 'significant uptick' in activity in recent weeks, per state officials. Summer numbers were down about 30% post-Helene - expecting closer to -10% in Nov/Dec. Steady recovery for a tourist hotspot. #ncpol
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Positive economic news out of western NC: Asheville's Biltmore Village has seen a 'significant uptick' in activity in recent weeks, per state officials. Summer numbers were down about 30% post-Helene - expecting closer to -10% in Nov/Dec. Steady recovery for a tourist hotspot. #ncpol
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Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Congressman backs plan as local leaders brace #ncpol
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Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. What local, state leaders say • NC Newsline
Charlotte has emerged as the epicenter of already intense debates on how North Carolina should address immigration and crime.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Congressman backs plan as local leaders brace #ncpol
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Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Congressman backs plan as local leaders brace #ncpol
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Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. What local, state leaders say • NC Newsline
Charlotte has emerged as the epicenter of already intense debates on how North Carolina should address immigration and crime.
ncnewsline.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Congressman backs plan as local leaders brace #ncpol
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Federal agents could be in Charlotte as early as this Saturday, Sheriff Garry McFadden said on Thursday.
U.S. Border Patrol headed to Charlotte, Mecklenburg sheriff confirms
Federal agents could be in Charlotte as early as this Saturday, Sheriff Garry McFadden said on Thursday.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Federal agents could be in Charlotte as early as this Saturday, Sheriff Garry McFadden said on Thursday.
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As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another
w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social and Shauneen Miranda
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w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social and Shauneen Miranda
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As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another
WASHINGTON — Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs if lawmakers want to avoid another government shutdown.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another
w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social and Shauneen Miranda
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/heal...
w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social and Shauneen Miranda
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