NC House Democrats Are Taking Power in January. Here's What They Want to Change

NC Republicans return to Raleigh next week before losing power. Here’s what they’ll try to do

Democrats just flipped control of the NC House of Representatives, but Republicans still hold control until January. They’re coming back into session before losing power, to pass some last-minute legislation.

What a Democratic NC House could mean for school funding in 2027

House Democrats take control of the chamber in January with a long education wish list and limited revenue. Incoming leader Robert Reives says teacher pay is one factor among many, while Locke analysts say the problem is spending growth, not a shortfall.

Reives poised to become NC House speaker

RALEIGH — Sanford native Robert Reives II is poised to become speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives after Democrats won a historic majority in last week’s general election, ending 15 years of Republican control of the General Assembly.

NC House Democrats are taking power in January. Here's what they want to change

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After 16 years of Republican control, North Carolina's top House Democrat is promising to change how business gets done at the General Assembly, from who gets a say in the state budget to which bills get a hearing. House Democratic Leader Robert Reives (D-Chatham), who is expected to become the next [...]

DMV fees, retiree raises. How new NC House leader wants to take on costs

Rep. Robert Reives, the presumptive next NC House speaker, talked to reporters about his priorities for the 2027 legislative session.