Galen Bacharier
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Reporter @NCNewsline.com. St. Louis born, Missouri made. gbacharier@ncnewsline.com
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
State of play on food assistance pause in NC: neighboring states pursuing various stopgap solutions. No such action thus far in NC, besides AG joining lawsuit.
The state says it can't cover the SNAP gap - even if it could, they need lawmakers' approval. #ncpol
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The state says it can't cover the SNAP gap - even if it could, they need lawmakers' approval. #ncpol
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October 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
State of play on food assistance pause in NC: neighboring states pursuing various stopgap solutions. No such action thus far in NC, besides AG joining lawsuit.
The state says it can't cover the SNAP gap - even if it could, they need lawmakers' approval. #ncpol
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The state says it can't cover the SNAP gap - even if it could, they need lawmakers' approval. #ncpol
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NC Republicans have approved a new congressional map, giving the GOP another seat in the northeast 1st district. NC's House delegation will now be 11R-3D. Rapid passage in Raleigh despite protests & criticism from Democrats. Legal challenges all but certain.
More coverage to come at ncnewsline.com
More coverage to come at ncnewsline.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
NC Republicans have approved a new congressional map, giving the GOP another seat in the northeast 1st district. NC's House delegation will now be 11R-3D. Rapid passage in Raleigh despite protests & criticism from Democrats. Legal challenges all but certain.
More coverage to come at ncnewsline.com
More coverage to come at ncnewsline.com
Photos from day 1 of NC’s redistricting push. Senate just gave final approval to the new map that gives GOP an additional seat. House will take it up today. #ncpol
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October 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Photos from day 1 of NC’s redistricting push. Senate just gave final approval to the new map that gives GOP an additional seat. House will take it up today. #ncpol
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We’re publishing stories around the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene that document recovering communities in western NC.
This one follows a couple who moved to Mitchell County years ago as homesteaders, before Helene flooded their home and livelihood.
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This one follows a couple who moved to Mitchell County years ago as homesteaders, before Helene flooded their home and livelihood.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We’re publishing stories around the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene that document recovering communities in western NC.
This one follows a couple who moved to Mitchell County years ago as homesteaders, before Helene flooded their home and livelihood.
ncnewsline.com/2025/09/30/r...
This one follows a couple who moved to Mitchell County years ago as homesteaders, before Helene flooded their home and livelihood.
ncnewsline.com/2025/09/30/r...
Top Helene officials in Stein's administration informed lawmakers that they wouldn't be able to testify next week at committee hearing - they'll be traveling to WNC & D.C. ahead of the storm's anniversary. Lawmakers are requesting that they send someone to testify in their place.
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Top Helene officials in Stein's administration informed lawmakers that they wouldn't be able to testify next week at committee hearing - they'll be traveling to WNC & D.C. ahead of the storm's anniversary. Lawmakers are requesting that they send someone to testify in their place.
Trump officially endorses Michael Whatley in the NC Senate race
August 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Trump officially endorses Michael Whatley in the NC Senate race
Late-night statement from NC Democratic Party on votes today, during which several legislators defected to join Republicans and override Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes.
Chair Anderson Clayton: “This is the type of behavior that causes people to be disillusioned by the party.”
Chair Anderson Clayton: “This is the type of behavior that causes people to be disillusioned by the party.”
July 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Late-night statement from NC Democratic Party on votes today, during which several legislators defected to join Republicans and override Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes.
Chair Anderson Clayton: “This is the type of behavior that causes people to be disillusioned by the party.”
Chair Anderson Clayton: “This is the type of behavior that causes people to be disillusioned by the party.”
Included in our reporting today: a table tracking #ncpol veto overrides, with key swing votes from defecting House Democrats.
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July 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Included in our reporting today: a table tracking #ncpol veto overrides, with key swing votes from defecting House Democrats.
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Some very explicit deference happening here on both sides of the aisle for Roy Cooper & Lara Trump. If either or both enter, primaries could end up being relatively uneventful. If either or both don't, things could get messy quick
July 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Some very explicit deference happening here on both sides of the aisle for Roy Cooper & Lara Trump. If either or both enter, primaries could end up being relatively uneventful. If either or both don't, things could get messy quick
We've got a conference committee appointed for the latest round of Helene aid. Lawmakers going to aim to find a compromise and send more relief to WNC before they head home this week.
June 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We've got a conference committee appointed for the latest round of Helene aid. Lawmakers going to aim to find a compromise and send more relief to WNC before they head home this week.
A look at how North Carolina is branding its post-Helene rebuilding programs - 'Renew NC' - that will use $1.4B in federal block grant money. Three main prongs - housing, infrastructure & economic revitalization.
State doesn't have access to this $$$ yet. HUD still doing 'financial certification'.
State doesn't have access to this $$$ yet. HUD still doing 'financial certification'.
June 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A look at how North Carolina is branding its post-Helene rebuilding programs - 'Renew NC' - that will use $1.4B in federal block grant money. Three main prongs - housing, infrastructure & economic revitalization.
State doesn't have access to this $$$ yet. HUD still doing 'financial certification'.
State doesn't have access to this $$$ yet. HUD still doing 'financial certification'.
NC Gov. Josh Stein formally appeals FEMA's decision to end 100% match on debris removal/emergency services post-Hurricane Helene, in letter to Trump. #ncpol
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April 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
NC Gov. Josh Stein formally appeals FEMA's decision to end 100% match on debris removal/emergency services post-Hurricane Helene, in letter to Trump. #ncpol
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leads a round of applause for First Lady Kristin Cooper during his farewell address at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount on Dec. 18, 2024. #ncpol
December 18, 2024 at 7:15 PM
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leads a round of applause for First Lady Kristin Cooper during his farewell address at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount on Dec. 18, 2024. #ncpol
A couple key line items re: Helene/hurricane recovery in the new congressional spending bill, which was just released...
- $29 billion for FEMA.
- $2.25 billion for the SBA's disaster loan program.
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- $29 billion for FEMA.
- $2.25 billion for the SBA's disaster loan program.
docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
December 18, 2024 at 12:27 AM
A couple key line items re: Helene/hurricane recovery in the new congressional spending bill, which was just released...
- $29 billion for FEMA.
- $2.25 billion for the SBA's disaster loan program.
docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
- $29 billion for FEMA.
- $2.25 billion for the SBA's disaster loan program.
docs.house.gov/billsthiswee...
Quite a statement from Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford), who was an excused absence during the veto override on SB382 last week. And an overt message in a ’25 House with a razor-thin supermajority margin: “Over these next two years, you need me. I do not need you.” #ncpol
December 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Quite a statement from Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford), who was an excused absence during the veto override on SB382 last week. And an overt message in a ’25 House with a razor-thin supermajority margin: “Over these next two years, you need me. I do not need you.” #ncpol
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson just moved to clear the NC Senate gallery after opponents to the GOP-led hurricane relief bill shifting power in state government. Chants of "shame" and "fascists" as they're cleared out. #ncpol
November 20, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson just moved to clear the NC Senate gallery after opponents to the GOP-led hurricane relief bill shifting power in state government. Chants of "shame" and "fascists" as they're cleared out. #ncpol
Columbia, SC this weekend: lovely place. Mizzou football this weekend... not quite as lovely
November 18, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Columbia, SC this weekend: lovely place. Mizzou football this weekend... not quite as lovely
NC Gov.-elect Josh Stein continuing to staff up his transition effort - he's formed committees corresponding to cabinet agencies, plus several others. Here's a list of the chairs for those committees: #ncpol
November 14, 2024 at 7:15 PM
NC Gov.-elect Josh Stein continuing to staff up his transition effort - he's formed committees corresponding to cabinet agencies, plus several others. Here's a list of the chairs for those committees: #ncpol