(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Stein announced he has signed one bill into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 696:
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John Hood: Pay for Jobs, Not Long Searches
RALEIGH — All 50 states offer unemployment-insurance benefits to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Because states fund these benefits with payroll taxes, however, and must replenish exhausted UI trust funds with interest-bearing loans from the federal government, UI benefits vary according to how state legislatures weigh the resulting tradeoffs.
Commissioner Luke Farley abolished the "Death Discount" in workplace fatality cases
N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a significant policy change to advance a broader effort of strengthening worker safety across the state.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Senate Passes Critical Funding for Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the N.C. Senate gave final approval to House Bill 696, which allocates critical funding for the Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship. This new infusion of funds follows years of departmental mismanagement that led to shortfalls in funding, putting hundreds of students at risk of not receiving their scholarships.
Matt Adams: North Carolina’s Growth Depends on Getting Housing Right
As a former city councilor in Fayetteville, I know keeping communities safe never really ends. There is always work to be done, legislation to improve, and new concerns to address. Over the past several years, one of those threats has been the spread of intoxicating hemp products sold at gas stations and convenience stores in candy-like packaging with no age requirements for purchase.
NC House Approves Medicaid Rebase Funding
Raleigh, NC — This afternoon, the North Carolina House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bill 696, a Medicaid funding agreement with the Senate that invests $319 million in the state's rebase, strengthens guardrails and accountability in the program, and supports other critical needs.
Sen. Berger Files Property Tax Revaluation Moratorium
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) filed a bill to institute a moratorium to halt all property tax revaluation changes in 2026. This bill freezes any proposed property value adjustments prompted by a county property tax revaluation, but would allow those values to take effect in 2027. This pause provides the General Assembly time to put forward additional proposals for property tax reforms.
Bobby Hurst: Keep intoxicating hemp products away from children
As a former city councilor in Fayetteville, I know keeping communities safe never really ends. There is always work to be done, legislation to improve, and new concerns to address. Over the past several years, one of those threats has been the spread of intoxicating hemp products sold at gas stations and convenience stores in candy-like packaging with no age requirements for purchase.
John Hood: Carolina Economy Adding Few New Jobs
RALEIGH — Over the past year, North Carolina has posted one of the largest employment gains in the country. Alas, that’s not saying much.
State Auditor Boliek Statement on 34,000 Deceased Individuals on Voter Rolls
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Boliek released the following statement on the North Carolina State Board of Elections report identifying approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on North Carolina's voter rolls:
State Board Identifies Deceased Individuals on Voter Rolls Through Federal Database Comparison
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls following a comprehensive data comparison with the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database.
The Governor's April Column: Keeping North Carolina Strong
(RALEIGH) This month Governor Josh Stein is highlighting investments in his recommended budget that would build on North Carolina’s success story and keep the state strong. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. –
NC lawmakers will fill Medicaid funding gap, but larger state budget issues remain unresolved
The North Carolina legislature has agreed to shore up the state’s Medicaid program with a $319 million infusion, but disagreements between Republicans in the House and Senate on the rest of the state budget remain unresolved.
NC House Huddle: April 2026
NC House Huddle newsletter for April, 2026.
State Auditor’s Office Releases NC A&T Investigative Report
RALEIGH, N.C. — An Investigative Special Report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) confirmed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) improperly directed $5 million to students as financial assistance without evidence of merit or need-based criteria.
Budd, Shaheen Lead Three-Bill Package to Enhance American Airpower and Boost Defense Industrial Base
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led several of their colleagues in introducing a robust bipartisan legislative package of three bills focused on elevating and preserving the dominance of American military airpower in modern warfare.
House Oversight Democrats Statement on Hearing
The House Oversight Committee has once again convened in Raleigh to address what the Majority finds to be the most pressing issue facing our state. Not the absence of a budget. Not low teacher pay, public education funding, or any kind of meaningful policy. What urgent priority do they schedule for the very first week of session? A hearing on library books.
Senate Approves Medicaid Deal to Fund Program and Root Out Waste
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the N.C. Senate approved a deal to fund the state’s traditional Medicaid program and implement commonsense measures to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in order to rein in costs.
North Carolina's February Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2026 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.