Today’s NC Political News briefs include tax legislation, a rural public safety listening session, Main Street accreditation and an upcoming public education commission meeting.
Bill would expand education support for families of service members
House Bill 1203, the Family Support for Those Who Serve Act, remains active in the N.C. House after being reported favorably as a committee substitute and re-referred to Appropriations.
Medicaid provider controls bill moves to Senate Rules
House Bill 34, a Medicaid provider controls bill, was reported favorably as a Senate committee substitute and sent to Senate Rules.
State audits find late unemployment payments, $47 million in fraud overpayments
Two state audits found delayed unemployment payments and more than $47 million in fraud overpayments in North Carolina’s unemployment benefit system.
Linda Hunt Williams: Single Family Rentals Allow Growing NC Population More Opportunity
North Carolina grew by nearly 150,000 people in 2025. Following Texas and Florida, it is the third largest state in population growth. Unfortunately, high interest rates, housing prices, and property taxes are pricing many people out of the market for buying a home. The Tarheel State is facing a severe housing shortage, especially after Hurricane Helene. Our state’s housing crisis must be addressed soon.
Today's NC Political News briefs
oday’s NC Political News briefs include health care competition legislation, coastal regulation bills, nonprofit privacy legislation, child welfare legislation and election rule comments.
Senate Judiciary scheduled to review 2026 regulatory reform bill
Senate Bill 1047, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, is scheduled for review Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate committee takes up State Auditor agency bill
Senate Bill 1013 would make changes to the Office of the State Auditor, including provisions tied to Medicaid provider audits.
House election bill advances with ballot-counting, campaign finance and audit changes
House Bill 958 would make changes to ballot counting, provisional ballots, absentee voting, campaign finance rules and election audits.
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North Carolina’s Tuesday government calendar included lower-profile but notable items on consumer protection, property taxation, regulatory reform and agricultural-defense coordination.
Headline: Senate finance panel lists public workforce overhaul bill
Senate Bill 1041, a broad public workforce measure affecting state employment and government operations, is scheduled for Senate Finance review Tuesday.
House Rules calendar includes portable benefits proposal
House Bill 1083, the Voluntary Portable Benefits Plan Act, is on Tuesday’s House Rules Committee calendar.
Senate panel to take up health care competition bill
Senate Bill 978, a health care competition measure tied to hospitals, patient rights and state oversight, is scheduled for Senate Judiciary review Tuesday.
Op-ed: Congress Must Protect Consumers' Right to Repair
For generations, North Carolinians have believed that when you buy something, you own it. That simple principle is now under threat as automakers increasingly restrict access to the vehicle data needed to diagnose and repair modern cars and trucks.
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State officials posted updates on a resurfaced jury duty scam, insurance fraud charges and a Wilson nuisance abatement case.
North Carolina opens second digital opportunity survey
NCDIT is asking North Carolinians to complete a digital opportunity survey on broadband access, computer needs and digital skills.
North Carolina awards $13.7 million in neighborhood revitalization grants
North Carolina awarded $13.7 million in neighborhood revitalization grants to 13 communities for housing, infrastructure and community improvement projects.
NC lawmakers return Monday with election, tax and workforce bills ahead
North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to return Monday, with committee work Tuesday on election law, tax policy, workforce legislation and health care revisions.
Today's NC Political News briefs
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.
Wake County restaurant owner charged in state tax cases
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.