Tomorrow, the N.C. Senate Health Care Committee will meet to consider a bill banning synthetic hemp products in the state and regulating the sale of delta-9 products, including drinks and gummies.
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Op-Ed: NC Medicaid must continue covering anti-obesity mediation
Protecting children from harm is difficult enough. Thousands of apps are making it even harder. The App Store Accountability Act (https://james.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=247) offers a federal solution to protect children online.
NC Senate Passes Proposals Supporting Trump Admin's Illegal Immigration Policies
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to support two immigration enforcement bills, sending one to Gov. Josh Stein for his consideration and returning the second to the House for approval.
Measure Reining in Unaccountable Bureaucracy and Bringing Transparency to Rulemaking Process Passes NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate approved a bill that takes critical steps to rein in costly bureaucracy and bring much-needed transparency to our state's rulemaking process.
Bill Supporting Veteran Law Enforcement Officers Clears NC Senate Unanimously
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate unanimously passed House Bill 50, which enables law enforcement officers to stay on the force longer without reducing their retirement benefits. Before the Senate session, House and Senate leaders were joined by law enforcement officers from across the state to recognize and honor their dedication to protecting our citizens.
Op-Ed: Parents need help protecting their children online. So let’s help them
Protecting children from harm is difficult enough. Thousands of apps are making it even harder. The App Store Accountability Act (https://james.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=247) offers a federal solution to protect children online.
Op-Ed: Impacts of the Double Duty Drawback
The double duty drawback incentivizes US cigarette manufacturers to import cigarettes manufactured outside the US and export cigarettes manufactured in the US to avoid federal excises paid on cigarettes sold in the US. Since a court ruling in 2021 formalized this policy cigarette imports and exports have increased rapidly.
Op-Ed: What's your plan to save Social Security?
There’s one question that should be put to every candidate in next year’s Congressional elections. Because what’s at stake is not just another seat in the House or Senate, but the future of one of America’s most trusted programs.
Update: Riggs' statement on Wake County Superior Court hearing
Raleigh, NC – Justice Allison Riggs issued the following statement following today’s hearing in Wake County Superior Court of Judge Jefferson Griffin’s baseless challenges of more than 65,00 North Carolinian voters.
Hunt Attends First Council of State Meeting, Outlines Child Care and Workforce Development as Major Priorities
RALEIGH, N.C. – Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt attended the first Council of State meeting of this term and emphasized the importance of ensuring North Carolina is future-ready by tackling the child care and early childhood education crisis across the state and supporting our excellent community college system.
Op Ed: Both sides of the aisle can agree, pharmaceutical companies to blame
I have served the last six years in the North Carolina General Assembly and spent my career running an Independent Pharmacy in Stanly County. From basic prescriptions to life-saving cancer drugs, year-after-year Big Pharma raises prices on medications that people need – and at times, by more than 5,000 percent.
Hurricane Helene Revealed the Importance of Our Frontline Healthcare Providers
Amidst the destruction of Hurricane Helene—one of the worst storms in history and the deadliest flood event in North Carolina—our state’s hospitals, healthcare systems, and the courageous men and women who staff them worked heroically to deliver care to our communities.
John Hood: School Choice Was a Prudent Wager
RALEIGH — North Carolina and other states expanding their school-choice programs over the past few years are betting on the power of competition to promote educational opportunity and boost student outcomes. Is it a prudent wager? Recently published studies may shed some light on this important question.
Senate Republicans File Constitutional Carry Bill
Today, Senate Republicans filed a bill to allow for permitless carry of a concealed handgun in North Carolina.
Medicaid work requirements likely to be a priority for Republicans in Congress, NC legislature
With President Donald Trump back in power, a Republican-led push for work requirements for Medicaid is gaining momentum.
NC Lawmakers File Bill to End Taxes on Tips, Overtime and Bonus Pay
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Representatives Harry Warren, John Bell, Erin Paré and Allen Chesser introduced House Bill 11, “No Tax on Tips, Overtime and Bonus Pay.” The legislation eliminates state income taxes for tips and overtime while also providing a tax deduction for bonus pay up to $2,500.
President Trump Signs Budd-Britt Laken Riley Act into Law
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law. Senator Budd led this legislation with Senator Katie Britt (R-AL). This was the first bill President Trump signed since he returned to office.
Speaker Hall Announces House Standing Committee Appointments for 2025-26 Session
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall today announced 2025-26 appointments to House standing committees. The committees and members are as follows:
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Block Freeze on Federal Funds
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government’s freeze on grants and funding. Attorney General Jackson and 22 attorneys general asked the federal court for an immediate temporary restraining order to prevent the freeze from going into effect.
John Hood: Washington Can Control This Weather
RALEIGH — The weather hasn’t been kind to North Carolina lately — so we really can’t afford the policy storm now brewing in the nation’s capital.