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Bryan Anderson
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Freelance Journalist covering North Carolina politics and creator of Anderson Alerts Substack, aka “Buzzkill Bryan.” https://andersonalerts.substack.com/subscribe Tips? Inquiries? Email: [email protected]
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 7h
There's a crazy amount of drama happening in Apex right now. In partnership with @indyweek.bsky.social and @theassemblync.bsky.social, I do my best to unpack this mess. As one employee describes, "It’s kind of like being a child of parents divorcing." #ncpol
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Apex Mayor and Town Council Navigate an Increasingly Strained Relationship
Conflicts between the Apex mayor and council members over a town board nominee, utilities billing, and other dustups have spilled into public view.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 8d
They do in the Senate, just not the House
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 8d
Local disputes in NC could be an encyclopedia
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 8d
In a win for Republicans, a federal judge has let the current state Senate map stand. The decision makes it easier for Republicans to retain their supermajority in the chamber in the 2026 election. #ncpol

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Federal judge sides with Senate Republicans, rejects racial gerrymandering claims
The decision stands to make it easier for Republicans to retain their supermajority in the state Senate in the 2026 election.
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The Assembly @theassemblync.bsky.social · 9d
"I am grateful for every dollar that we’ve gotten, and it’s over $6 billion. But when the scale of the damage is as immense as it was in Western North Carolina, $60 billion, we need a lot more help."
Josh Stein on ‘24 Hours of Rainfall That Changed the Region Forever’
North Carolina’s governor reflects on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and what lies ahead for the region.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 13d
A liberal group posted an unconfirmed rumor on X that North Carolina's top Republican and President Donald Trump had a quid pro quo. Senate leader Phil Berger denied the claim, but said he's open to a new voting map. #ncpol

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Berger open to making new congressional map netting GOP additional seat
A liberal group posted an unconfirmed rumor on X that North Carolina's top Republican and President Donald Trump had a quid pro quo. Berger denied the claim, but said he's open to a new voting map.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 15d
Come for the legislative updates, stay for the finger pointing and colorful language. #ncpol

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What did and didn't make it out of the General Assembly this week?
The House on Tuesday approved a number of measures related to crime, flags and disaster funding, but fell short on a Medicaid deal and a comprehensive budget.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 16d
Crime bill passes Senate along party lines, heads next to House. #ncpol

Reminder of what's in the bill--> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/top-nc-law...
Top NC lawmakers release crime bill following Charlotte transit killing. What's in it?
The measure restricts cashless bail, adds 10 Mecklenburg County DA's, gives Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby new powers and permanently eliminates an already-defunct task force.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 16d
North Carolina House Republicans say the chamber won't take up a Senate bill tying Medicaid funding to a Children's Hospital project. #ncpol Story here--> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-medicai...
NC Medicaid service cuts on horizon amid continued GOP gridlock
North Carolina House Republicans say the chamber won't take up a Senate bill tying Medicaid funding to a Children's Hospital project.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17d
Bill draft here--> www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Draft Crime Bill
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17d
Per crime bill draft obtained by @theassemblync.bsky.social, NC lawmakers will seek to restrict cashless bail, speed up executions, and let judges and magistrates hold any defendant in jail without a hearing for up to three days for a mental health eval. #ncpol

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A Fatal Stabbing and Its Aftermath
Republicans have made a political cudgel of Iryna Zarutska’s killing. A draft crime bill expected this week may be more posturing than solutions.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 18d
NEWS: North Carolina state Rep. Jarrod Lowery will be leaving the General Assembly on Oct. 7 for a government job in DC. Lowery has been a leading voice in the effort for the Lumbee Tribe to receive full federal recognition. #ncpol

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Lowery to leave General Assembly next month for DC government job
Republican Rep. Jarrod Lowery, the lone Native American member of the General Assembly, will step down on Oct. 7.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 22d
Don’t let us down, Dairy Queen! If you or someone you know works in corporate comms there, please hit me up. #ncpol
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 23d
Bryan Anderson: Arts Policy Reporter kinda has a nice ring to it
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Rebecca J. Ritzel @rjritzel.bsky.social · 24d
Wish I could afford to support (and read) all the publications doing solid culture journalism, but this looks great arts policy reporting from @theassemblync.bsky.social
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 27d
Following the killing of Charlie Kirk, North Carolina Democrats and Republicans alike are voicing safety concerns. "It’s going to take leaders on both sides stepping forth and simply repudiating any sort of political violence whatsoever," Hall says. #ncpol
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'I'm afraid': Elected officials cancel political activities following killing of Charlie Kirk
Republican and Democratic leaders are concerned for their safety following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 27d
North Carolina legislative leaders and the governor say they're working toward a bipartisan solution in response to the killing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train. #ncpol
How NC lawmakers plan to respond to Charlotte transit killing
North Carolina legislative leaders and the governor say they're working toward a bipartisan solution in response to the killing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 28d
Some news today that folks shouldn't ignore: North Carolina has awarded $15 million to the producers of Mr. Beast's game show. This represents nearly half of the grant program's annual budget. #ncpol

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NC awards Mr. Beast $15M to produce game show
The game show's second season was partially filmed in and around Pitt and New Hanover counties. The show's production company has been awarded a maximum grant of up to $15 million.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 28d
BREAKING: Kirk has died President Trump announces.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · Sep 8
JUST IN: A federal judge has signed off on a settlement reached between NC elections officials and the Trump administration over voter registration. It could have ramifications for the 2026 midterms. #ncpol
Judge approves settlement over Trump admin voter registration lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday signed off on a deal between state elections officials and the Trump administration on voter registration.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · Aug 28
Here's the resignation letter for those curious. In it, Yokeley writes, "I remain prayerfully confident that I will be exonerated of all accusations levied against me." #ncpol
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · Aug 28
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Surry County elections board chairman resigns after being charged with drugging grandchildren
Surry County Board of Elections Board Chairman James Edwin Yokeley, Jr. resigned on Thursday after being arrested on charges of drugging his two grandchildren.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · Aug 28
BREAKING: Surry County Board of Elections Board Chairman James Edwin Yokeley, Jr. has just resigned following an arrest on charges of drugging his two grandchildren. #ncpol
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · Aug 18
Story here on what impacted voters should do--> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-voter-r...
These 82K NC voters need to update their registration. Here's how:
Those who don't respond will need to cast a provisional ballot the next time they vote.
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · Aug 18
Per NCSBE data request, here's the form that's about to go out to 82,737 NC voters who need to update their registration in order to avoid having to cast a provisional ballot. #ncpol

List of voters here (shrinks daily; this is as of 8/14)
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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · Aug 8
Did lawmakers violate NC's open meetings law with an unorthodox meeting on the floor last week? I looked into it, as well as the history of such hearings in the state --> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/bending-th...

(thanks as well to Galen Bacharier for sharing photo) #ncpol
Bending the Rules
The House Rules Committee met on the chamber floor last week, raising concerns from transparency advocates.
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