Today’s briefs include the signed state budget, election law legislation, DEQ rulemaking, upcoming legislative meetings and State Board of Elections comment periods.
DEQ is accepting public comments through Aug. 31 on proposed rule changes affecting oversight of certain supplemental water treatment facilities.
House Bill 958, a wide-ranging election law bill, remains in Senate Rules after passing the House and receiving first reading in the Senate.
Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law July 7, enacting North Carolina’s 2026 state budget and signing a related budget technical corrections bill.
Today’s NC Political News briefs include voter registration mailing concerns, campaign finance rulemaking, absentee ballot rules and recent legislative action.
House Bill 920, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, was ratified July 2 and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 6.
House Bill 56, the 2026 Budget Technical Corrections bill, was ratified and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 2 after final legislative votes.
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills July 2 involving law enforcement retirees, human trafficking, tax changes, senior fraud protections and water and wastewater systems.
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills into law addressing gang activity, involuntary commitment, housing development rules, stormwater incentives and state government employment.
Today’s briefs include a state budget bill sent to the governor, voter registration mailing guidance, tax legislation, environmental rulemaking and public health heat guidance.
