Today’s briefs include student safety, marine fisheries rulemaking and the state constitution’s 250th anniversary.
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June unemployment rose in 39 North Carolina counties
North Carolina unemployment rates rose in 39 counties in June, while 96 counties had lower rates than a year earlier.
NCDHHS reports 718 cyclosporiasis cases, launches public dashboard
NCDHHS says North Carolina has reported 718 cyclosporiasis cases and 24 hospitalizations since May 1.
House Ethics Committee recommends censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House Ethics Committee says there was substantial reason to believe Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces.
Op-Ed: Tanner Port: North Carolina Made a Promise to Veterans
Since President Lincoln, the nation has held to a single charge: to care for those who have borne the battle. In North Carolina, part of keeping that promise has always been simple and free. When a veteran files a disability claim, an accredited service officer, trained and vetted under federal law, helps prepare it at no cost. That is not charity. It is the system Congress built precisely so that no one could stand between a veteran and the benefits they earned and charge a toll to pass.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include State Board of Elections notices, campaign-finance rule comments and upcoming DEQ-related board and commission meetings.
NCDHHS forms advisory committee for rural health transformation program
NCDHHS has formed an advisory committee for a rural health initiative supported by more than $213 million in first-year federal funding.
NC auditor releases county-by-county look at odd-year election costs
A new State Auditor report says North Carolina’s 2025 municipal elections cost about $8.4 million to administer across 91 counties.
NC retirement boards approve contribution-stabilization policies
State retirement boards approved contribution-stabilization policies for pension funds serving firefighters, rescue squad workers and National Guard members.
NC House schedules vetoed public-camping and drug-free homeless service zone bill
The North Carolina House has scheduled a vetoed bill that would create drug-free homeless service zones and restrict local governments from allowing regular public camping or sleeping on public property.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
State officials join a regional anti-fraud partnership as election and environmental regulators prepare for public meetings.
North Carolina drought persists despite July rainfall
North Carolina officials say recent rain has improved drought conditions, but 70 water systems remain under mandatory restrictions.
NC House schedules concealed-carry veto override for Aug. 3
The North Carolina House has scheduled an Aug. 3 vote on overriding the veto of a bill permitting qualifying adults to carry concealed handguns without a permit.
North Carolina asks CMS to revise Medicaid medical-frailty guidance
North Carolina is asking CMS to revise medical-frailty guidance that state officials say could affect Medicaid coverage for more than 64,000 residents.
NCDHHS forms advisory committee for $213 million rural health program
NCDHHS has formed a committee of more than 40 members to help guide the implementation of North Carolina’s federally funded Rural Health Transformation Program.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Two state environmental regulatory bodies have scheduled public meetings for Aug. 4 involving oil and gas oversight and water-quality policy.
North Carolina leads multistate push for stronger robocall-provider screening
Fifty attorneys general are asking federal regulators to require stronger customer screening and monitoring by voice-service providers.
State audit puts 2025 odd-year municipal election cost at $8.4 million
North Carolina counties reported $8.4 million in costs for 2025 municipal elections, with personnel accounting for about $5.1 million.
Op-Ed: R. Lee Currie, Jr. : Congress Passed a Housing Fix. North Carolina Shouldn't Undo It
North Carolina is booming. People are moving here by the tens of thousands, drawn by jobs, weather, and the promise of more opportunity from the mountains to the coast. That growth is a gift, but only if our housing market can keep pace with it. Lawmakers have an obligation to ensure it does.
NC Senate advances 51-page budget corrections package
A 51-page conference report advancing in the Senate would revise state spending and administrative provisions across several departments.