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Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of May 20-21. The N.C. House voted overwhelmingly this week to "Raise the Age" and become the final state in the country to stop automatically prosecuting 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. We also learned more about what's tucked into the Senate's budget bill this week, including cuts to food stamps the the Governor's School program. And Gov. Roy Cooper was in Washington, D.C., this week. Our reporter panel explains those issues and more in this week's episode, and we pick a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Colin Campbell, Craig Jarvis, Lynn Bonner and Will Doran of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early hours of Friday morning, the state Senate voted along party lines to approve Senate Republican budget writers’ spending proposal for the coming fiscal year. The budget will now go to the House, where Republican leaders plan to unveil a separate proposal in the coming weeks. Our reporter panel talks about what the Senate budget means for taxes, the courts, the state workforce and retirees, and even driver’s ed students. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, with Colin Campbell of the N&O. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of May 6-7. This week, we take time out from political news to remember our friend and colleague, N.C. Insider editor Mark Binker, who passed away suddenly at age 43. In the spirit of collaboration that Binker fostered among state politics reporters, we've partnered with WUNC to feature the voices of the fellow journalists who knew him best. WUNCPolitics Podcast host Jeff Tiberii produced the segment. To contribute to Mark's memorial fund, go to https://www.youcaring.com/marksfamilymaxmasonmarla-813480. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. May 12 at the Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of April 29-30. It's Domecast's 100th episode, and we'll be tackling the same topic we featured on the very first episode in 2015: Crossover week at the state legislature. We'll tell you which bills are still alive after four lengthy days of legislating, as well as those that fell short, like the targeting of protesters through an "economic terrorism" bill. We'll also discuss the latest on Gov. Roy Cooper's legal battles with the legislature and the efforts to curb his power, and check the facts on Sen. Richard Burr's recent comments about North Korea. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Craig Jarvis, Colin Campbell and Will Doran of The N&O, and special guest Mark Binker of the N.C. Insider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of April 22-23. With a key deadline looming, we talk about where lawmakers stand on efforts to change the constitution, save elementary-school teachers and help the craft beer industry. We explain the debate over bills to add education staff and set a new requirement for presidential candidates. And we examine a new report showing how many 2016 voters weren't eligible to participate. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of April 15-16. N.C. House Republicans rolled out a proposal to expand Medicaid this week, although they don't want to use that phrase. We'll explain how the plan would work and whether it has a chance of passing. We'll also take a look at Gov. Roy Cooper's first 100 days in office and the latest legislative attempts to limit his powers. And we'll talk about the House's effort to name an official state cat. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of April 8-9. The NCAA announced this week that it will once again consider hosting events in North Carolina after House Bill 2 was replaced, but some cities are keeping travel bans. Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet appointees are moving through the confirmation process. Our panel of reporters takes a look at those issues and other key political stories of the week. And we wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of April 1-2. The legislature repealed House Bill 2 and replaced it with a compromise that pleased neither the left nor the right. Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 142 into law. What does this mean for LGBT people in North Carolina, for sports, for the legislative session and for the elections? Our panel of reporters explains what happened to force the deal and looks ahead to the possible fallout. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of March 25-26. In Washington, the Republican health care bill is dead. In Raleigh, bipartisan negotiations over House Bill 2 repeal have stalled. State employees’ health insurance premiums are going up. And judicial elections in North Carolina will be partisan. Our panel of reporters discusses all those developments. Listen in to find out why we also discuss how government officials feel about Beyoncé. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of March 18-19. Gov. Roy Cooper gave his first State of the State speech, and his first veto, this week, plus a lawsuit ruling that went partially in his favor as his power struggle with the legislature continues. And prospects for an HB2 repeal compromise grow increasingly dim as the shot clock runs down for North Carolina's bids for NCAA events. Our panel of reporters talks about all of that news from the week, and wraps up with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Will Doran, Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of March 11-12. Education funding proposals are circulating in the General Assembly, including one that would rely on redistributed lottery proceeds. There are more attempts to reduce Gov. Roy Cooper's appointment powers. An ex-legislator's push for HB2 repeal is questioned. And a legislative leader runs afoul of Facebook's policies. Our panel of reporters talks about all of that news from the week, and wraps up with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of March 4-5. Gov. Roy Cooper rolled out his budget proposal this week, and we'll provide the highlights. The week also brought more developments in the ongoing power struggle between Cooper and the legislature, with the first-ever Cabinet confirmation hearing held under a subpoena. We'll explain a bill that would create a new criminal offense for "economic terrorism," and we get an update on HB2 negotiations from the compromise bill sponsor, Republican Rep. Chuck McGrady of Hendersonville. We'll wrap up with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Craig Jarvis, Colin Campbell and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Feb. 25-26. The state Senate subpoenaed a member of Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet this week in an attempt to force participation in a confirmation hearing. And a new compromise proposal emerged on House Bill 2 repeal that is taking fire from left and right. Our panel of political journalists talks about both developments. We hear from Wayne Goodwin, who recently took over as chairman of the state Democratic Party after losing his re-election bid as North Carolina's insurance commissioner. And we wrap up with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Feb. 18-19. House Bill 2 was back in the news this week with a compromise repeal proposal from Gov. Roy Cooper. Our panel of political journalists debates whether any action will ever be taken on the controversial LGBT law, and we'll weigh the facts on Lt. Gov. Dan Forest's claim that Cooper was proposing a "look don't touch" bathroom law. We’ll also discuss the bills that did get some action this week at the legislature, including a change to maximum class sizes for elementary schools. And we’ll wrap up with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Craig Jarvis, Colin Campbell and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Feb. 11-12. Our panel of political journalists talks about bills filed so far in the legislative session, dealing with both the familiar – like HB2 repeal – and the new – like a turf fight between optometrists and eye surgeons. We’ll also discuss what courts had to say this week about Gov. Roy Cooper’s legal challenges to the General Assembly’s efforts to limit his power over elections and his Cabinet appointments. And we’ll wrap up with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Feb. 4-5. Our panel of political journalists talks about the slow start to this year's legislative session, including a few of the bills filed so far and some possible reasons that there haven't been votes yet. We'll also discuss the confirmation process for Gov. Roy Cooper's cabinet and his recent statements about private school vouchers. And we'll wrap up with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Jan. 28-29. Our panel of political journalists talks about the first week of the 2017 legislative session, where lawmakers are weighing what to do about taxes, juvenile justice and elementary-school class sizes. Legislation is also being floated based on a video released this week that showed a group of people following former Gov. Pat McCrory in Washington, D.C. And we fry up a hot skillet of Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Jan. 21-22. Gov. Roy Cooper sat down with The News & Observer's Craig Jarvis this week to talk about his priorities for the upcoming legislative session and his clashes with GOP lawmakers. We'll listen to some highlights from the interview. Our panel of political journalists also runs through the week's news: President Trump's inauguration, Cooper's efforts to expand Medicaid and some of the new leaders in the legislature. And as always, we choose a Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts with Lynn Bonner and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Jan. 14-15. Gov. Roy Cooper has nearly filled up his cabinet, so we'll explain who he picked for agency leadership roles this week and look back at the snowy inauguration festivities. We'll also discuss the legislature's first day back in 2017 and what to expect from them, as well as why a Supreme Court order could reduce the odds of a special legislative election this year. And as always, we choose a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Colin Campbell, Craig Jarvis and Lynn Bonner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, has its milk and bread and is ready for what’s expected to be the cold and snowy weekend of Jan. 7-8. The Cooper administration started with plenty of news. There were new faces for the Cabinet, a major policy announcement, courtroom proceedings and an impending winter storm that sent inauguration planners scrambling. We talk about Gov. Roy Cooper’s first week, and as always we choose a Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Colin Campbell, Craig Jarvis, Lynn Bonner and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices