A 51-page conference report advancing in the Senate would revise state spending and administrative provisions across several departments.
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NC lawmakers reconvene with veto, election and budget-related matters eligible
North Carolina lawmakers returned Monday under a July adjournment resolution that limits eligible matters to categories including budget-related bills, veto overrides, election laws, appointments and conference reports.
DEQ says drought continues across North Carolina
DEQ says drought conditions continue across North Carolina, with water systems in the most severe classifications advised to follow shortage response plans and report weekly water use.
State health care affordability commission holds first meeting
North Carolina’s Health Care Affordability Commission will hold its first meeting July 21 as state officials seek recommendations to reduce health care costs.
Stein signs 2026 state budget into law
Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law July 7, enacting North Carolina’s 2026 state budget and signing a related budget technical corrections bill.
Stein administration releases statewide AI roadmap
Gov. Josh Stein’s AI Leadership Council released a statewide roadmap focused on AI protections, workforce preparation and government services.
Public Workforce Modernization Act moves through House committee process
Senate Bill 1041, the Public Workforce Modernization Act, is moving through the House committee process after passing the Senate earlier this month.
NC General Assembly returns Monday; House Finance agenda set for Tuesday
The North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to convene Monday, with a House Finance Committee meeting set for Tuesday on several statewide bills.
NC legislative calendar resumes Monday with education commission, House and Senate sessions
The North Carolina General Assembly’s next public calendar begins June 22 with the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education and both chambers scheduled to meet.
Medicaid provider controls bill moves to Senate Rules
House Bill 34, a Medicaid provider controls bill, was reported favorably as a Senate committee substitute and sent to Senate Rules.
State audits find late unemployment payments, $47 million in fraud overpayments
Two state audits found delayed unemployment payments and more than $47 million in fraud overpayments in North Carolina’s unemployment benefit system.
Senate Judiciary scheduled to review 2026 regulatory reform bill
Senate Bill 1047, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, is scheduled for review Wednesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate committee takes up State Auditor agency bill
Senate Bill 1013 would make changes to the Office of the State Auditor, including provisions tied to Medicaid provider audits.
Headline: Senate finance panel lists public workforce overhaul bill
Senate Bill 1041, a broad public workforce measure affecting state employment and government operations, is scheduled for Senate Finance review Tuesday.
North Carolina opens second digital opportunity survey
NCDIT is asking North Carolinians to complete a digital opportunity survey on broadband access, computer needs and digital skills.
NC lawmakers return Monday with election, tax and workforce bills ahead
North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to return Monday, with committee work Tuesday on election law, tax policy, workforce legislation and health care revisions.
North Carolina House, Senate return for June 8 sessions
The North Carolina House and Senate are scheduled to convene Monday, with House committees set to resume work Tuesday.
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.