NC Newsline
Coverage of NC Newsline in the Nexus archive.
- Chemours lawsuit settlement: Another round of destructive environmental denialism
Chemours and its predecessor DuPont discharged PFAS 'forever chemicals' into the Cape Fear River for over 30 years, causing widespread environmental and health concerns. The Trump administration faces criticism for inadequate responses to PFAS pollution, while lawsuits and regulatory actions seek accountability for the contamination.
- Newsline state government reporter Brandon Kingdollar on the policy changes packed into the budget
North Carolina's new state budget includes over 600 pages and dozens of law changes unrelated to spending, such as proposals to ban hemp products and alter election rules. Reporter Brandon Kingdollar of NC Newsline discusses these controversial policy changes in a $34 billion spending package.
- NC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar discusses an array of bills being advanced by GOP lawmakers
North Carolina state lawmakers are advancing bills during the 2026 legislative session, including proposals to liberalize alcohol sales regulations and introduce constitutional amendments. GOP lawmakers are pushing for changes that face opposition from religious conservatives, while some amendments aim to influence voter turnout. The discussion includes insights from NC Newsline reporter Brandon Kingdollar.