Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2026 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson asks NC Supreme Court to review counterfeit vape battery case
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the state Supreme Court to review a case involving a counterfeit vape battery that exploded and seriously injured a consumer. His office argues the current ruling could make it harder for North Carolinians to hold sellers accountable for dangerous products.
“Let them be worried:” NC Dem Carla Cunningham on the upcoming legislative short session
State Rep. Carla Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg) starts the legislative session this month as a lame duck who is ticked off at Gov. Josh Stein for endorsing one of her primary opponents.
Berger defeat highlights an issue on which right and left should make common purpose
There were undoubtedly several factors that contributed to the stunning defeat of North Carolina’s most powerful politician, longtime Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, in the recent Republican primary.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect North Carolinians’ and Military Servicemembers’ Voting Rights
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson challenged the president’s executive order on mail-in voting. Attorney General Jackson acted to protect the votes of hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians who may vote by mail, including active-duty military members and North Carolinians who go to cast their ballot in the aftermath of natural disasters like Hurricane Helene.
Governor Stein Proposes Third Hurricane Helene Recovery State Budget to Rebuild Western North Carolina
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to invest $792 million in the next phase of Hurricane Helene recovery and support western North Carolina’s families. The Governor announced his latest budget request at a home being reconstructed by Appalachia Service Project, a nonprofit grant recipient, and underlined the team effort still needed to rebuild western North Carolina for the long haul.
Auditor panel outlines campaign finance overhaul for North Carolina
A state commission created to modernize North Carolina’s election data systems is now laying out what a replacement for the state’s aging campaign finance reporting process should look like, an early step in what could become a broader transparency and compliance overhaul. (nc auditor )
New North Carolina revenue forecast shows near-term surplus but signals pressure ahead
North Carolina economists are projecting a modest surplus for the current fiscal year, but the state’s new consensus revenue forecast also points to a sharper budget squeeze ahead as automatic tax cuts continue to reduce future collections.
FEMA says BRIC program will resume, but North Carolina is still waiting on $200 million
North Carolina officials say FEMA has now agreed to comply with a court order requiring the agency to restore the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, reopening a path for roughly $200 million in North Carolina disaster-mitigation projects that have been tied up in court.
North Carolina Named 2025 State of the Year for Economic Development
Raleigh, N.C. - North Carolina has been named 2025 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine, recognizing the state’s strong business climate and continued success in attracting investment and creating jobs in communities statewide.
Op ed: Now is the Time for North Carolina to Lead in Medical Innovation
In this era of medical innovation, some of the most powerful technologies aren’t new drugs or devices, but new tests. Advanced diagnostics are becoming personalized – like biomarker tests, which analyze patients down to the molecular level and enable clinicians to personalize each person’s treatment plan.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
North Carolina's November Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent. The national rate was 4.6 percent. October 2025 data are unavailable due to the lapse in appropriations.
Berger Issues Statement on passing of Former Sen. Jim Jacumin
Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement about the passing of former Sen. Jim Jacumin (R-Burke):
Senator Berger Statement on Newly Approved Congressional Map
Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement after the final vote on the new proposed Congressional map in the N.C. Senate:
John Hood: Drawing New Districts is a Terrible Idea
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is about to redraw the state’s congressional districts for the 2026 elections. It will be the fourth-such map employed this decade — and a terrible idea.
John Hood: Let Parents Choose Their Public Schools
RALEIGH — Having expanded its Opportunity Scholarship program and strengthened its charter-school laws, North Carolina got a solid “B” in the latest American Legislative Exchange Council ranking of educational freedom. About a quarter of our students attend chartered public schools, private schools, or home schools.
North Carolina Implements eCourts Conversion in All 100 Counties
RALEIGH — All 100 North Carolina counties will have online access to court records and services as of Monday, October 13, 2025.
North Carolina Ranks #2 in the Nation for Workplace Safety, According to New Study
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub. This national recognition reflects the collective efforts of employers, employees, and safety professionals across the state.
John Hood: North Carolina Needs More Savings
RALEIGH — With the federal government running massive deficits, inflation still running ahead of the Federal Reserve’s 2% annual target, the administration’s mercurial trade policies generating significant uncertainty, and both business investment and consumer confidence trending in the wrong direction, now would be a good time for states and localities to reexamine their fiscal risk.