The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina is pushing forward on its fight for federal recognition even as political roadblocks appear to snarl their efforts

Typical for a purple state, North Carolina's two major political parties are neck-and-neck for the No. 2 spot in voter registration - behind unaffiliated voters - with Republicans projected to surpass Democrats for the first time in the state's history.

According to Stein, North Carolina’s political landscape is split “50-50,” which encourages lawmakers to appeal to voters “in the middle.” In states firmly aligned with either party, candidates typically “talk more to the base,” resulting in elected representatives with extremes that may not represent the broader electorate, he added.

Clayton’s just won a second term as chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, ... As the political landscape changed, so did Clayton’s responsibilities and her sense of voters’ priorities.

North Carolina’s clean energy sector has been a key driver of economic growth, creating more than 175,000 jobs and bringing in $20 billion in private and public investment.