Will Doran is a Reporter at WRAL. With over a decade of experience in North Carolina journalism, he specializes in government, politics, and public policy, covering critical topics such as elections and healthcare administration. Doran's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Charlotte Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, and PolitiFact.
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Will Doran's focus is on local politics, legal policy regulation, government announcements specifically related to North Carolina. He frequently covers topics such as elections, lawsuits and the Democratic Party in the state. To effectively reach out to Will Doran, consider providing insights or commentary on local political developments within North Carolina, including legal changes affecting elections and political parties within the state. Additionally, offering perspectives from key figures involved in these specific issues would likely be of interest to him.
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Atrium Health and the North Carolina State Health Plan have been fighting for months over healthcare pricing.
By: Will Doran
Usually after large storms, the federal government pays for half or more of the damage. But so far the federal government — initially under President Joe Biden, but primarily under President Donald Trump — has paid for only a small fraction. It comes as Trump has sought to cut costs and floated the idea of getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency altogether, shifting more costs onto state and local taxpayers rather than the federal government.
By: Paul Specht, Will Doran
North Carolina policy encourages data center development with few restrictions. Only 6% of North Carolina adults think that's the best approach, a new WRAL/WSOC poll finds. And large majorities also want marijuana legalization, including a majority of Republicans.
By: Randall Kerr, Will Doran
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By: Will Doran
It's not uncommon for Democratic candidates to outraise Republican candidates. Republicans typically make up the difference with outside support from political action committees. But those groups have been less active in North Carolina this year.
By: Will Doran
One national nonpartisan group is now predicting a Democratic victory in at least one NC district Republicans won by double digits in 2024. And the party is eyeing others once thought to be out of reach as GOP enthusiasm falters.
Atrium, the state's biggest hospital chain, has agreed to end a pricing plan that state officials said would harm the financial health of the State Health Plan. In return, the State Health Plan has agreed to put Atrium back in network.
By: Will Doran
The outcome of this year's race will influence Democrats' chances of retaking control of the North Carolina Supreme Court ahead of future cases on redistricting or power struggles between the governor and legislature.
By: Will Doran
In 2018, North Carolina voters approved constitutional amendments capping the income tax rate and requiring voter ID. Voters in 2026 are being asked to approve even stricter versions of both, even as the lawsuit against the 2018 amendments is ongoing.
There are more than 7 million registered voters in North Carolina, of whom 5.7 million voted in the 2024 elections. The voter fraud charges come as as President Donald Trump has put an increased emphasis on voting investigations.
