RALEIGH — A North Carolina Senate committee is scheduled Wednesday to consider legislation that would repeal certificate-of-need requirements for ambulatory surgical facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services, facilities and beds.
RALEIGH — A North Carolina House committee is scheduled Tuesday to consider a bill that would create a state regulatory framework for digital asset services and stablecoin issuers, including rules for custody, reserves, licensing, audits and enforcement.
RALEIGH — A North Carolina House committee is scheduled Tuesday to consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would require state lawmakers to limit increases in local property tax levies.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments:
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024.
Raleigh, N.C. — The N.C. Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 889, which halts property tax revaluation changes in 2026. This bill freezes any proposed property value adjustments prompted by a reappraisal, but would allow those values to take effect in 2027. This pause provides the General Assembly with more time to put forward additional proposals for property tax reforms.
In February, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that state regulators erred in approving a Duke Energy fuel rate adjustment. But with the passage of Senate Bill 266, over the Governor’s veto, the utility did not have to repay consumers. Lawmakers changed the law while the court handled the appeal, meaning that consumers were unable to access millions of dollars in potential refunds.
America stands at a crossroads in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. As a representative serving Cabarrus County, I see firsthand how this illness devastates families, drains savings, and places enormous strain on caregivers. It is not a distant policy issue—it is personal for millions of Americans. Congress must act now to challenge the President and his administration to launch a bold, coordinated national initiative to defeat Alzheimer’s once and for all.
RALEIGH — If Speaker Destin Hall and other leaders of the House of Representatives get their way — and I strongly suspect they will — voters will decide this fall whether to amend the state constitution to limit the growth of property-tax burdens across North Carolina.
(RALEIGH) This week Governor Josh Stein is making the case for investing in North Carolina at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit. Yesterday Governor Stein participated in the Governors Attracting Global Investment panel, highlighting North Carolina's competitive advantage for foreign investment.
