North Carolina is launching 12 summer electrical academies at community colleges to train 220 students for electrical careers through coursework, credentials and pre-apprenticeships.
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North Carolina state agencies and lawmakers have several items moving this morning, including a public comment period on an air permit revision in Davidson County, a nuisance abatement case in Wilson, a state committee meeting tied to agriculture and military land-use coordination, and legislative committee activity at the General Assembly.
State Health Plan board approves strategic plan, Medicare Advantage benefits
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved a 2026-2032 strategic plan and 2027 Medicare Advantage benefits.
Local Government Commission approves financing requests across North Carolina
The Local Government Commission approved financing requests for projects across North Carolina, including arena upgrades, schools, water and sewer projects, housing and county facilities.
NCDHHS awards $10 million to strengthen EMS workforce in rural health program
Excerpt: NCDHHS will provide $10 million to 39 EMS agencies through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program.
Stein, Commerce secretary promote North Carolina investment ties in Switzerland, Germany
Gov. Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley traveled to Switzerland and Germany to promote North Carolina for business investment and tourism.
NC Community College System joins national effort to expand electrical workforce training
The NC Community College System is joining a national Careers Electric coalition intended to expand electrical workforce training.
NCDEQ opens public comment on Egger air permit revision in Davidson County
NCDEQ is accepting public comments through July 9 on proposed air permit revisions for the Egger-Lexington Particleboard Plant in Davidson County.
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RALEIGH — North Carolina agencies and lawmakers released several statewide government updates for Wednesday, June 10, including a state environmental lawsuit, a full legislative committee calendar and public comment opportunities on environmental permitting.
DEQ opens comment period on ATI Specialty Materials air permit in Union County
Excerpt: State regulators are accepting public comments through July 6 on a draft air permit for ATI Specialty Materials’ Bakers Plant in Monroe.
North Carolina lawmakers take up coastal rules, elections, E-Verify and juvenile law changes
North Carolina lawmakers have a full June 10 committee calendar, with coastal regulation, election timing, E-Verify, ferry oversight and juvenile law changes among the items scheduled.
State sues Durham chemical company over alleged water contamination
North Carolina officials are suing Brenntag Mid-South over alleged chemical contamination affecting a tributary to Third Fork Creek in Durham.
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RALEIGH — North Carolina officials posted several statewide government updates in recent days, including rural EMS grants, election rulemaking, legislative committee meetings, coastal policy and county unemployment data.
April unemployment rates fell in 57 North Carolina counties
North Carolina unemployment rates decreased in 57 counties in April, while the not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.4%.
State Board holds hearing on proposed photo ID election rule changes
The State Board of Elections scheduled a June 9 hearing on proposed amendments to North Carolina’s photo ID voting rules.
NCDHHS awards $10 million to strengthen EMS workforce in rural communities
NCDHHS will provide $10 million to 39 EMS agencies to strengthen rural workforce capacity and expand behavioral health and substance use treatment access.
Today's NC Political News briefs
RALEIGH — North Carolina officials posted several statewide government updates in recent days, including legislative sessions scheduled for Monday, a workers’ compensation fraud warning, a white-collar crime report, an extended Opportunity Zone comment period, a wildfire mitigation program and election guidance for voters.
NC Forest Service launches wildfire mitigation program for Helene counties
The N.C. Forest Service has launched a $5.15 million wildfire mitigation program for eligible landowners in Helene-affected counties.
NC Commerce extends Opportunity Zone comment period to June 21
North Carolina has extended the public comment period for Opportunity Zone nominations to June 21.
NC report finds rise in white-collar crime from 2020 to 2024
A new state report says reported fraud, embezzlement and extortion rose in North Carolina between 2020 and 2024.