Governor Josh Stein released the following statement reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.
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North Carolina fisheries officials are opening a public-input process as they begin reviewing the state’s management plan for red drum.
Five former North Carolina governors back Stein in separation-of-powers cases
Five former North Carolina governors have asked to support Gov. Josh Stein in state Supreme Court cases addressing legislative restrictions on executive appointments and control of state commissions.
North Carolina reaches $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont and Chemours
North Carolina and 11 local governments have reached a $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont and Chemours that includes guaranteed payments and a reserve for continuing cleanup obligations.
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An antitrust settlement is delivering eggs to North Carolina food banks, while a state authority prepares to consider water and wastewater infrastructure business.
State seeks input on contracting program after elimination of HUB office
North Carolina is gathering public input on a redesigned small-business contracting program after lawmakers eliminated the Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses in the state budget.
Jackson leads bipartisan call for stronger federal robocall rules
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition seeking stronger federal verification, monitoring and enforcement requirements for companies that carry telephone calls.
LGC expands financial-oversight standards to larger local governments
North Carolina’s Local Government Commission will apply its financial-oversight criteria more consistently to larger governments, including Cary, Greensboro, Rocky Mount and Zebulon.
Stein highlights teacher raises and recruitment programs in new state budget
Gov. Josh Stein highlighted an 8% average teacher-pay increase, a 17% starting-pay increase and new educator-recruitment programs included in North Carolina’s budget.
Audit finds digital lottery games drive sales as education share fall
A state audit found that digital instant games now account for about 40% of North Carolina lottery sales as the share transferred to education has fallen.
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North Carolina officials are weighing in on federal disability policy while state regulators report new information affecting fisheries management and drought response.
NC Labor Department reports record $889,640 recovered for workers
North Carolina’s workplace-retaliation bureau secured a record $889,640 in settlements and other monetary relief for workers during state fiscal 2026.
State expands financial-oversight standards to larger local governments
North Carolina will apply its financial-oversight standards more consistently to larger local governments, adding Cary, Greensboro, Rocky Mount and Zebulon to an updated assistance list.
Federal court blocks mandatory USPS ballot-mail rules for 2026 election
A federal judge has blocked mandatory USPS ballot-envelope and voter-data requirements for the Nov. 3 election, granting relief sought by North Carolina and other states.
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The State Board of Elections reconvenes Friday to consider county board vacancies and absentee-ballot guidance.
U.S. House censures North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards
The U.S. House voted 413-2 to censure North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards following an investigation into his conduct toward two former staff members.
Jackson asks EPA to require microplastics monitoring in drinking water
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking the EPA to require public drinking-water systems to monitor for microplastics and disclose their findings.
Governor Stein, NCDHHS Announce Funding Opportunity in Child Care Disaster Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby
Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina announced the application window will open soon for $20 million to build and expand child care programs in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
State Awards Grants to 46 Small Businesses to Accelerate Technology Commercialization
Governor Stein announced that the North Carolina Department of Commerce, on behalf of the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology, & Innovation, has awarded 50 grants to 46 North Carolina-based small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative new technologies. These technologies span a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, health care, defense, advanced materials, seafood production, and space.
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Today’s briefs cover the opening of absentee voting, $2.5 million in coastal resilience funding and a water-quality hearing for a proposed data center.