N.C. Capitol Press Corps

 

The N.C. Capitol Press Corps is an informal organization for affiliated reporters and photographers covering state government in Raleigh. Its primary functions are to issue credentials and working space to journalists working in the N.C. Legislative Building, but it is also a group whose members share strong social and professional bonds.

 

We are here to help fellow journalists get the basic access and space they need to cover the state legislature.

 

Please contact Joe Johnson, NCCPC president, at (919) 781-5370 or by email here if you have questions or comments.

 

Obtaining Credentials and Working Space

 

Credentials

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Reporters work on deadline in the press room of the N.C. Legislative Building.

The N.C. Capitol Press Corps issues two kinds of credentials to working reporters and photographers: Permanent and temporary. The credentials are used to gain access to the press galleries in the House and Senate chambers and have no other purpose.

 

Permanent credentials are issued by the Press Corps to reporters and photographers who are stationed in Raleigh and cover the N.C. General Assembly as their primary beat. To inquire about permanent credentials, please call (919) 781-5370 or e-mail Joe Johnson.

 

Temporary credentials are issued to visiting reporters and photographers who require access to the press galleries. Temporary credentials are good only on the day issued. To arrange temporary credentials, please call (919) 781-5370 or e-mail Joe Johnson.

 

Working space


A limited number of desks in the Pressroom (Room 1427 of the Legislative Building) are available to visiting press. Desk space is issued on a first-come, first-served basis. To inquire about available pressroom desk space, please call (919) 781-5370 or e-mail Joe Johnson.

 

Working in the Legislative Building

General Info


North Carolina's legislature, the General Assembly, meets in its own building at 16 W. Jones St. in downtown Raleigh. All of the building, except the House and Senate chamber floors, is open to the public. Print, radio and television journalists may gain access to the chamber floors with credentials issued by the N.C. Capitol Press Corps. (see above)

 

Proper Attire


General Assembly rules require journalists wishing access to the House and Senate chambers to be properly dressed: Coat and tie for men and dignified dress for women.

North Carolina Legislature Link

Legislative Bldg

N.C. Legislative Building, Raleigh

Calendar

November 6 - Election day

 

Press Corps Members

Click here for a list of Press Corps members.

 

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