(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein signed House Budget Technical Corrections (HB 74) into law.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $4.7 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached a $4,711,159 consent judgment with Steven Osbey of Kernersville for fraud against the state’s Medicaid program.
Budd, Nehls Introduce Legislation to Allow Flight of Supersonic Civil Aircraft
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Congressman Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act, to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator to issue regulations to legalize civil supersonic flight in the United States.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan, Multistate Effort Targeting WeChat’s Connection to Fentanyl Money Laundering
RALEIGH – Today, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that he is leading a bipartisan, multistate coalition of attorneys general targeting the Chinese-owned messaging and payment platform WeChat over its connection to money laundering and fentanyl trafficking in the United States.
NC House Huddle: Week of May 9th
NC House Huddle newsletter for the week of May 9th
Governor Stein Calls for Fentanyl Control Unit
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement and North Carolinians impacted by the fentanyl crisis to call for funding for a Fentanyl Control Unit dedicated to investigating and stopping the flow of narcotics into North Carolina.
Senator Budd Introduces PELL Act to Advance American Competitiveness by Unlocking Workforce Potential
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act today, to expand Pell Grant eligibility for high-quality, short-term workforce programs. The bill benefits individuals seeking to advance their careers without long-term debt while also providing American businesses with a broader, better-prepared talent pool ready to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.
U.S. News & World Report Names North Carolina a Top 10 State for Economy, Growth
(RALEIGH) North Carolina has been recognized for the #7 Best Economy and #5 Best Growth in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Best States rankings evaluate all 50 states across a range of categories, including health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime and corrections, and natural environment.
NC House Huddle: Week of May 2nd
NC House Huddle newsletter for the week of May 2nd
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments and Nominations
Governor Josh Stein announced appointments and nominations to boards and commissions.
Governor Stein Speaks to NC Sheriffs’ Association, Outlines Budget Provisions to Keep North Carolinians Safe
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference to share his appreciation for the work they do to keep North Carolinians safe. The Governor highlighted his proposals to address staffing shortages and create a dedicated Cold Case Unit and a Fentanyl Control Unit.
Proposal to Provide Additional School Calendar Flexibility Clears NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the N.C. Senate approved a bill to provide local school districts additional flexibility to set their academic calendars and implement penalties to hold school district officials accountable if they break the law.
Treasurer Brad Briner Announces N.C. Utilities Commission Nomination
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner has nominated former N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Donald van der Vaart to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Van der Vaart is an engineer and attorney by trade, with a background in the energy and utilities sectors. He has served on the EPA’s Scientific Advisory Board and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces New Solicitor General
Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Deputy Solicitor General Nick Brod will become North Carolina’s Solicitor General on May 1, succeeding Solicitor General Ryan Park. The Solicitor General handles important, strategic litigation on behalf of the state and manages appeals in the Department of Justice’s civil cases.
Governor Stein Speaks to NC Sheriffs’ Association, Outlines Budget Provisions to Keep North Carolinians Safe
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference to share his appreciation for the work they do to keep North Carolinians safe. The Governor highlighted his proposals to address staffing shortages and create a dedicated Cold Case Unit and a Fentanyl Control Unit.
Budd Applauds House Inclusion of Plan to Expand Workforce Pell Grants in Budget Reconciliation
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Senate lead on the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act, applauded the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for including provisions from his PELL Act in the budget reconciliation. The PELL Act was the original framework for the workforce Pell Grant expansion that the House included yesterday in its reconciliation bill, the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan.
State Auditor Boliek Files Response in Elections Board Battle
Today, State Auditor Dave Boliek filed a response in support of a petition from Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall disputing the recent Superior Court ruling blocking transfer of elections board appointments from the governor to the state auditor.
Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
NC House Gives Bipartisan Approval to Legislation Cracking Down on Sanctuary Sheriffs
Raleigh, NC — Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act—strengthening public safety by requiring law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Custody Enforcement (ICE) to remove criminal illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes from our communities.
Governor Josh Stein Announces 30 More Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced today more than $63 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 18,889 households and businesses in 30 counties to high-speed internet.