North Carolina awarded $13.7 million in neighborhood revitalization grants to 13 communities for housing, infrastructure and community improvement projects.
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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.
Today's NC Political News briefs
North Carolina’s political and government news cycle is quieter heading into the weekend, with no regular legislative sessions scheduled Friday and more committee activity expected early next week. State agencies still posted several updates in recent days, including new workforce training academies, a federal funding request for Hurricane Helene recovery, state tax charges, wildfire response and upcoming public meetings.
Wake County restaurant owner charged in state tax cases
A Wake County restaurant owner has been charged with six counts of embezzlement of state property in tax cases tied to two restaurant entities, according to the N.C. Department of Revenue.
Stein asks Congress for more than $10 billion for Helene recovery
Gov. Josh Stein asked members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation to support more than $10 billion in additional federal funding for western North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene recovery.
North Carolina launches summer electrical academies at 12 community colleges
North Carolina is launching 12 summer electrical academies at community colleges to train 220 students for electrical careers through coursework, credentials and pre-apprenticeships.
Today's NC Political News briefs
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.
Today's NC Political News briefs
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.
Today's NC Political News briefs
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.