The North Carolina House and Senate are scheduled to convene Monday, with House committees set to resume work Tuesday.
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North Carolina Supreme Court commission to study legal access gaps
A new North Carolina Supreme Court commission will study legal deserts and possible changes to expand access to legal services.
State elections board issues guidance on voter drives, mailings ahead of midterms
The State Board of Elections is urging voters to verify information from registration drives and election-related mailings.
State audit finds 19 issues in review of $28 billion in federal grants
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released its 2025 statewide single audit, reporting 19 findings and $342,093 in questioned costs in its review of $28 billion in federal grants spent by North Carolina entities during fiscal year 2025. The audit says the state spent $43.9 billion in federal awards overall for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, with Medicaid accounting for more than half of that total.
North Carolina Launches Language Access Resources for State Government
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper announced that more North Carolinians will have the opportunity to connect with state government information, programs and services thanks to efforts to improve language access.
Attorney General Josh Stein Partners with USDA to Fight for Cheaper Food
Attorney General Josh Stein joined a historic partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect competition and keep grocery, meat, and poultry prices affordable for North Carolinians.
Moss withdraws from labor race, recommits to NC House re-election bid
On Wednesday, state Representative Ben Moss (R – Richmond, Moore) shared his intentions for the upcoming 2024 election:
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore Announces Retirement, Faces Lawsuit Dismissal
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, who began his record fifth term as speaker in January, has announced that he will not seek reelection. The decision was made several months ago, and Moore is currently considering his future endeavors.
Attorney General Stein, Leader Reives and House Democrats Highlight Budget Delay Impact on North Carolinians
Today, Attorney General Josh Stein, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives, Rep. Julie von Haefen and Rep. Wesley Harris highlighted the impact that the delayed State Budget is having on North Carolinians.
Governor Cooper Lets One Bill Become Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper let the following bill become law without his signature:
Rep. Jon Hardister Passes Civilian Traffic Investigators Legislation
Yesterday the NC House passed HB 140 - Civilian Traffic Investigators - by a vote of 100 to six. Rep. Jon Hardister )R-Guilford, Majority Whip) is a lead sponsor of the bill. The legislation is now heading to Governor Roy Cooper, who is expected to sign it into law.
OPINION: Earls' disturbing comments help make case for income tax cap
State government should face a limit on the amount of your income it can tax. Disturbing comments from one N.C. Supreme Court justice help explain why.
Governor Cooper statement on NC Supreme Court ruling
Governor Roy Cooper issued a statement on NC Supreme Court.
Laura Howard named General Counsel of Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr. has named Laura Howard as DPS general counsel. Howard will begin her new position on Jan. 24. As general counsel, she will lead the DPS legal team.
Governor Cooper announces State Boards and Commissions appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced a nomination and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.
Kody H. Kinsley to take oath as NCDHHS Secretary
Kody H. Kinsley will be take his oath as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services during a brief ceremony at noon, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
Governor Cooper signs three bills into law, vetoes three bills
"This legislation undermines North Carolina's transition to a clean energy economy that is already bringing in thousands of good paying jobs. It also wrongly strips local authority and hampers public access to information about critical infrastructure that impacts the health and well-being of North Carolinians."
Governor Cooper signs one bill into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law.
Governor Cooper announces Toyota will build company’s first North American battery plant in North Carolina
Toyota will build its first North American battery manufacturing plant for a new generation of vehicles in North Carolina, creating at least 1,750 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Toyota will invest $1.29 billion at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, strengthening North Carolina’s position as a leader in the nation’s growing, clean energy economy.
Secretary Mandy Cohen to step down as DHHS Secretary
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency after 5 years of service to the state. Governor Cooper has appointed Kody Kinsley, current NCDHHS Chief Deputy Secretary for Health and lead for COVID operations, to succeed her beginning January 1st.