North Carolina joined the Federal Trade Commission and 21 other states in a lawsuit alleging Amazon manipulated advertising auctions and overcharged businesses by more than $20 billion.
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Father featured in anti-Cooper Senate ad says political operatives misled him
The father featured in an advertisement attacking Roy Cooper says political operatives misled him about how an interview concerning his daughter’s murder would be used.
Objections delay North Carolina election rules ahead of November voting
Objections have delayed 15 sets of North Carolina election rules involving absentee ballots, photo ID, recounts and conduct outside voting sites.
Laurie Buckhout fined, suspended for trading on market tied to her candidacy
Republican congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout accepted a $2,589.96 penalty and three-year Kalshi suspension after purchasing contracts related to her own candidacy.
NC Investment Authority reports more than $219 billion under management
North Carolina’s investment authority reported more than $219 billion under management, including $150 billion in state retirement assets.
NCDEQ issues Amazon and Duke Energy air permits with added monitoring
State environmental regulators issued air permits covering 645 engines associated with an Amazon data center in Richmond County.
NC General Assembly reconvenes with vetoes and election laws eligible for action
The North Carolina General Assembly returns Monday for a restricted session in which lawmakers may consider veto overrides, election legislation and appointments.
Jackson sues over USPS mail ballot rule ahead of North Carolina absentee voting
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Wednesday over a new United States Postal Service rule that he says could interfere with mail-in voting shortly before county boards of elections are required to begin sending absentee ballots for the 2026 midterm elections.
Today's NC Political News Briefs
Today’s briefs include DEQ air rulemaking, a Complex Family Financial Court appointment and state Rules Review Commission agenda items.
Stein extends juvenile justice advisory committee through 2028
Gov. Josh Stein extended North Carolina’s Juvenile Justice Planning Committee, preserving the state advisory structure for federal juvenile justice programs.
North Carolina to receive up to $645 million in Meta child-safety settlement
North Carolina is slated to receive at least $451 million, and up to $645 million, under a multistate Meta settlement announced by Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include election data modernization, a campaign finance leadership change and state supplemental retirement plan fee findings.
Fourth Circuit sides with Cooper, Democrats in campaign ad rate dispute
The Fourth Circuit ruled for Roy Cooper and other Democratic candidates in a dispute over FCC guidance on coordinated political ad rates.
State elections board selects vendor for campaign finance system
The State Board of Elections selected ReFrame Solutions for a $2.2 million contract to modernize North Carolina’s campaign finance reporting system.
Online judicial voter guide goes live for 2026 election
North Carolina’s 2026 Judicial Voter Guide is online, but the State Board says no full printed guide will be mailed because the guide fund is depleted.
State election rules head to Rules Review Commission
North Carolina election rules covering absentee ballots, voter ID, recounts and voting-site procedures are scheduled for review by the state Rules Review Commission this week.
Sen. Bobby Hanig resigns from North Carolina Senate
State Sen. Bobby Hanig, R-Currituck, resigned Aug. 24, creating a vacancy in northeastern North Carolina’s Senate District 1.
State elections board takes up candidate name ruling, early voting disputes
The State Board of Elections took up early voting disputes, ballot-name questions and county board complaints at its Aug. 20 meeting.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include an election data systems meeting and a state community supervision leadership change.
State retirement board told supplemental plans pay lower fees than peers
North Carolina’s supplemental retirement plans have lower fees than comparable public plans, consultants told state trustees.