North Carolina’s political and government news cycle is quieter heading into the weekend, with no regular legislative sessions scheduled Friday and more committee activity expected early next week. State agencies still posted several updates in recent days, including new workforce training academies, a federal funding request for Hurricane Helene recovery, state tax charges, wildfire response and upcoming public meetings.
A Wake County restaurant owner has been charged with six counts of embezzlement of state property in tax cases tied to two restaurant entities, according to the N.C. Department of Revenue.
Gov. Josh Stein asked members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation to support more than $10 billion in additional federal funding for western North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene recovery.
North Carolina is launching 12 summer electrical academies at community colleges to train 220 students for electrical careers through coursework, credentials and pre-apprenticeships.
North Carolina state agencies and lawmakers have several items moving this morning, including a public comment period on an air permit revision in Davidson County, a nuisance abatement case in Wilson, a state committee meeting tied to agriculture and military land-use coordination, and legislative committee activity at the General Assembly.
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved a 2026-2032 strategic plan and 2027 Medicare Advantage benefits.
The Local Government Commission approved financing requests for projects across North Carolina, including arena upgrades, schools, water and sewer projects, housing and county facilities.
Excerpt: NCDHHS will provide $10 million to 39 EMS agencies through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program.
Gov. Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley traveled to Switzerland and Germany to promote North Carolina for business investment and tourism.
The NC Community College System is joining a national Careers Electric coalition intended to expand electrical workforce training.
