Dawn B. Vaughan
@dawnbvaughan.bsky.social
State Capitol Bureau Chief and Under the Dome politics podcast host at The News & Observer in Raleigh, NC. B. is for Baumgartner. Go Hokies.
North Carolina’s gas tax pause is starting as Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law on Friday. The state gas tax is 41 cents per gallon.
NC pauses state gas tax this fall, as Gov. Josh Stein signs bill into law
North Carolina’s gas tax pause is starting as Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law on Friday. The state gas tax is 41 cents per gallon.
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Read our Under the Dome newsletter on Sundays for an edition focused on the North Carolina governor.
Gas tax pause saves drivers money. Republicans and Democrats bank on them voting, too
Read our Under the Dome newsletter on Sundays for an edition focused on the North Carolina governor.
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(5/5) And if you’re wondering - what do these constitutional amendments on my ballot do? - we’ve got you. Read explainers on all three of them, including @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social on the income tax cap. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
What the income tax cap on your ballot would mean for what you have to pay NC
Voters will be asked about passing a constitutional amendment capping income taxes. What it means for your taxes and NC revenue.
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NC's Democratic governor backs GOP lawmakers’ push for gas tax relief “I wish it didn’t take the election season to get this attention,” Gov. Stein said. Plus what Ag Commish Troxler said about how long the suspension should last. #ncpol #ncga www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NC's Democratic governor backs GOP lawmakers’ push for gas tax relief
What Gov. Josh Stein and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said about the plan.
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More of our N&O Voter Guide: It's incumbent Rep. Mike Schietzelt vs. Evonne Hopkins in this northern Wake County House race. What they’d do about rising costs, property taxes, data centers, MLB and much more: #ncpol #ncga newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317417440.html
Democrat challenges Wake Republican in NC House. What they’d do about rising costs
Read responses to our questionnaire for NC House District 35, which includes Wake Forest. Candidates are Mike Schietzelt and Evonne Hopkins.
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More voter guide: Cost-of-living, economic issues are focus in northern Wake County Senate race #ncga #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Cost-of-living, economic issues are focus in northern Wake County Senate race
Read answers from the Democratic, Republican and Libertarian candidates in the NC Senate District 18 race in northern Wake.
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Another new candidate questionnaire, for this #ncga House race in the Raleigh area: NC House Democrat and GOP challenger differ on economy, MLB stadium in Wake #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article317325951.html
NC House Democrat and GOP challenger differ on economy, MLB stadium in Wake
Voter guide: What Democratic Rep. Cynthia Ball and GOP challenger Daran Thomas say about data centers, MLB stadium, property taxes, hemp.
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US Senate candidate Roy Cooper urges scrutiny of NC tax amendments and calls for tariffs rollback, end to Iran war #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Cooper urges scrutiny of tax amendments and calls for tariffs rollback, end to Iran war
Former governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper talked about rising costs and what he thinks about constitutional amendments in Raleigh.
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There's a train passing through downtown Durham, so I thought I'd let y'all know.
In this edition of Under the Dome, how the midterm elections will factor into power in the legislative and executive branches.
How the midterm elections could impact executive and legislative power in NC
In this edition of Under the Dome, how the midterm elections will factor into power in the legislative and executive branches.
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Look back in N&O archives at Sept. 20: In 1943, war prisoners were sent to harvest peanuts. In 1926, Raleigh was concerned about a hurricane.
World War II prisoners sent to NC for peanut harvest — Today in Triangle History
Look back in N&O archives at Sept. 20: In 1943, war prisoners were sent to harvest peanuts. In 1926, Raleigh was concerned about a hurricane.
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In 1953, NC State admitted first Black graduate students — Today in NC History www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
In 1953, NC State admitted first Black graduate students — Today in Triangle History
A look back at News & Observer archives from fall 1953, when NC State admitted its first Black graduate students.
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A look back at News & Observer archives on Sept. 16, on 2001 and 1926.
How the world changed for NC residents in the days after 9/11 — Today in Triangle History
A look back at News & Observer archives on Sept. 16, on 2001 and 1926.
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This Under the Dome newsletter edition focuses on Gov. Josh Stein. Latest approval rating plus Stein’s age compared to other governors.
Where Stein ranks on latest approval poll + his age compared to other governors
This Under the Dome newsletter edition focuses on Gov. Josh Stein. Latest approval rating plus Stein’s age compared to other governors.
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Here's the GoFundMe for the laid off News & Observer journalists: gofund.me/dd5069702
Donate to Support Laid-Off News & Observer Journalists, organized by Ethan Hyman
Three uber-talented journalists from the News & Observer were laid off by McC… Ethan Hyman needs your support for Support Laid-Off News & Observer Journalists
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Critics of NC tax-limiting constitutional amendments launch opposition campaign #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Critics of NC tax-limiting constitutional amendments launch opposition campaign
Voters will decide two constitutional amendments about taxes on their ballots in November. Opponents are launching a statewide campaign.
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Here’s what to know if you plan to drive near Carter-Finley Stadium.
Expect heavy traffic on Blue Ridge, Hillsborough for NC State football Friday
Here’s what to know if you plan to drive near Carter-Finley Stadium.
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Critics of North Carolina tax-limiting constitutional amendments launch opposition campaign. Opponents will knock on 500,000 doors. Voters on Nov. 3 will decide on a 3.5% income tax cap and property tax limits. (Via @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #nced
Critics of NC tax-limiting constitutional amendments launch opposition campaign
Voters will decide two constitutional amendments about taxes on their ballots in November. Opponents are launching a statewide campaign.
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The poll results shift on one tax amendment when respondents were given context, though both still show broad support.
Poll shows support from Democrats & Republicans for two tax limits on NC ballots
The poll results shift on one tax amendment when respondents were given context, though both still show broad support.
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Poll shows support from Democrats & Republicans for two tax limits on NC ballots. Voters will decide on constitutional amendments capping the income tax rate & requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments. (Via @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
Poll shows support from Democrats & Republicans for two tax limits on NC ballots
The poll results shift on one tax amendment when respondents were given context, though both still show broad support.
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The sales tax rate in North Carolina is a combination of state and local taxes, so what you pay varies by where you shop.
How much money do you pay in sales tax in NC? Depends on where you live
The sales tax rate in North Carolina is a combination of state and local taxes, so what you pay varies by where you shop.
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This edition of our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on the governor, and announcements of more than 600 new jobs coming to NC.
Gov. Josh Stein announces hundreds of new manufacturing jobs coming to NC
This edition of our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on the governor, and announcements of more than 600 new jobs coming to NC.
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NC voters will decide whether to cap the state personal income tax rate. How our state compares with neighboring states’ tax rates.
How NC’s income tax rate compares to its neighbor states, as voters consider cap
NC voters will decide whether to cap the state personal income tax rate. How our state compares with neighboring states’ tax rates.
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New story from me today about North Carolina income taxes and how our state compares to our neighbors: #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
How NC’s income tax rate compares to its neighbor states, as voters consider cap
NC voters will decide whether to cap the state personal income tax rate. How our state compares with neighboring states’ tax rates.
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This edition of our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on the governor. The latest on teacher raises, plus historical headlines.
School year in NC starts with new raises for teachers because of state budget
This edition of our Under the Dome newsletter focuses on the governor. The latest on teacher raises, plus historical headlines.
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Today in #ncpol historical N&O headlines: Jesse Helms retirement plan in 2001, pricey Nixon fundraiser in 1971 and Gov. McLean whereabouts in 1926: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
When Sen. Jesse Helms retired from politics — Today in Triangle History
Moments in NC history, from Jesse Helms’ retirement announcement in 2001 to a 1971 Nixon fundraiser.
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Moments in NC history, from Jesse Helms’ retirement announcement in 2001 to a 1971 Nixon fundraiser.
When Sen. Jesse Helms retired from politics — Today in Triangle History
Moments in NC history, from Jesse Helms’ retirement announcement in 2001 to a 1971 Nixon fundraiser.
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Light + Time Tower on Capital Boulevard sparks debate — Today in Triangle history, 1995. Plus tobacco business in 1939 and a major budget surplus in 1926. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
Light + Time Tower on Capital Boulevard sparks debate — Today in Triangle history
The debut of the Light + Time Tower in 1995 received mixed reviews.
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Teachers are starting a new school year with significant raises. How much and what the governor says can be done for veteran teachers.
NC teachers start school year with ‘real money’ raises. Stein says there’s more to do
Teachers are starting a new school year with significant raises. How much and what the governor says can be done for veteran teachers.
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Today in North Carolina history for Aug. 21 — computers in 1999, railroad accident in 1926 and the first female bank examiner in 1965.
School board considers using email to replace paper — Today in Triangle history
Today in North Carolina history for Aug. 21 — computers in 1999, railroad accident in 1926 and the first female bank examiner in 1965.
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