RALEIGH — A Senate committee reviewed two Medicaid-related bills Tuesday that could affect how North Carolina’s Medicaid program handles some hospital claims, facility fees and managed care practices.
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Budd, Shaheen Lead Resolution to Maintain U.S. Dollar Reserve Currency Status as China Competes for Global Financial Influence
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today reintroduced their bipartisan resolution in support of the United States dollar maintaining its status as the world’s reserve currency. Additionally, the resolution affirms the need to keep the U.S. dollar at the forefront of global financial systems as the People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues its concentrated efforts to internationalize the Yuan and expand their influence in developing nations.
Legislature returns with local election bills before House committee
RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers returned to Raleigh this week with a House committee scheduled to consider several local election bills affecting municipal voting rules in Pink Hill, Belville, Jacksonville and Rural Hall.
Teachers, allies flood into Raleigh with message for state leaders
Thousands of educators, advocates and allies converged on Raleigh Friday, demanding higher pay for teachers, more state support per student, more childcare funding, and more funding for special education.
North Carolina to receive nearly $150 million in Purdue opioid settlement
RALEIGH — North Carolina is expected to receive nearly $150 million from a national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Friday.
Stein takes action on one bill
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Stein announced he has signed one bill into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 696:
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.
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.
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.