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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edwards explains why he changed his mind on Medicaid expansion

A $1.5 billion "cash injection" into the state treasury plus almost $5 billion a year in Medicaid payments makes it "fiscally irresponsible" to continue to resist Medicaid expansion, state Sen. Chuck Edwards in explaining why he joined other Senate Republicans in changing his position on the subject.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

N.C. Senate passes parents' rights bill

The N.C. Senate passed a Parents’ Bill of Rights Wednesday in a mostly party-line vote after lawmakers clashed over what the bill would mean for families.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

N.C. Senate leaders announce support for Medicaid expansion

In an about-face on an issue that has caused conflict with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, Republican leaders in the state Senate announced a health care proposal on Wednesday that includes Medicaid expansion under the federal entitlement program, the Affordable Care Act.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

‘I look forward to taking the gavel out of Nancy Pelosi’s hands,’ Edwards says

Early on in his campaign to win the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District, state Sen. Chuck Edwards compared the incumbent to the Kardashians — all shiny object and no workaday substance.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Four Seasons Politics

Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning (316)

Don’t miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning.   Read Story »

Legislative Four Seasons Politics

Johnson wins reelection to N.C. House District 113

Incumbent Jake Johnson appears to have won reelection as a representative in the N.C. House of Representatives.   Read Story »

Polk County Four Seasons Politics

Murray wins district attorney race

Incumbent District Attorney Andrew Murray appeared to have won election to the office by defeating challenger Mary Ann Hollocker during Tuesday’s Republican primary.   Read Story »

North Carolina Four Seasons Politics

VOTERS FIRE CAWTHORN

Chuck Edwards, once considered a longshot to defeat U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, ousted the Trump-aligned conservative icon from Congress after one term with a victory on Tuesday night that drew national attention and positioned the three-term state senator for a strong run at the seat in November.   Read Story »

Henderson County Four Seasons Politics

Edwards wins, Balkcom edges Walsh, Johnson, Murray, Edney turn back challengers; Hudson wins judgeship

State Sen. Chuck Edwards defeated U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn in Tuesday's primary election to pull off an epic upset of one of the most high-profile Trump-supporting members of Congress.   Read Story »

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