RALEIGH — North Carolina needs $120 billion worth of new investment in water, stormwater, and sewer systems, according to a recent report from the U.S. Water Alliance. I suspect that number is on the high side — the alliance represents localities, public authorities, and companies and labor unions with a financial interest in infrastructure spending — but I don’t doubt the existence of unmet needs across our state.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein urged Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to reverse last month’s decision that would make it more difficult for people to pursue many professional and graduate-level health care degree programs. Governor Stein is committed to strengthening the health care workforce pipeline so North Carolinians can be healthy and safe.
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a new report summary highlighting key aspects of North Carolina’s overall financial health. The report was created from financial statements audited by OSA in the State of North Carolina’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Agriculture remains one of North Carolina’s strongest economic pillars, supporting livelihoods from small family operations to major agribusinesses. But while crops, livestock, climate, and markets vary widely across the state, producers share one universal need: dependable access to affordable fertilizer. In recent years, that need has become harder to meet.
Douglas Shackelford and Paul Fulton, former Deans of the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill, criticized the failure of North Carolina’s Republican-led General Assembly in a blistering op-ed for Public Ed Works entitled No Christmas for North Carolina.
Over the past month, North Carolina has been confronted with a wave of immigration enforcement actions that left families frightened, educators overwhelmed, and entire school communities destabilized. The headlines have been loud, but the impact on our students has been far quieter, unfolding in classrooms, in counseling offices and at kitchen tables across our state. As I listened to educators and community leaders describe what they’re witnessing, it reminded me of my own—very different—experience.
Raleigh, N.C. — Congresswoman Deborah Ross filed for reelection to represent North Carolina’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is running for her fourth term representing this seat, which includes most of Wake County. Prior to serving in this position, she represented Wake County for more than a decade in the General Assembly.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to celebrate economic development wins across North Carolina. Since the beginning of the year, Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Partnership have brought more than 33,000 jobs to North Carolina, a record-breaking year for job commitments.
North Carolina families are paying more for electricity every year, and many are wondering why their bills keep rising even as the reliability of our power system seems to lag behind. After traveling across the state and talking with residents, one thing is clear: people are tired of being asked to shoulder higher costs without seeing meaningful improvements.
