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Where North Carolina Laws Were Made | Durham News
North Carolina’s legislature finally passed its budget — the last state to do so after three years of stalemate — revealing just how fractured state politics can become. But rewind to the 1920s, and you’ll find lawmakers didn’t just debate in capitol halls — they made history in the Sir Walter Hotel, where poker games birthed laws and lobbyists fueled late-night deals. For decades, this downtown Raleigh hotel hosted up to 80% of legislators, earning its reputation as the most politically charged inn in America — a place where rivals like Willis Smith and Frank Porter Graham clashed over…
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