Duke Health will join the State Health Plan’s new Access Provider tier in 2027, maintaining current or lower member costs for care through the health system.
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Attorney general challenges Duke Energy Progress rate request
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is challenging Duke Energy Progress’ proposed 15% rate increase, arguing it would collect nearly $960 million more than necessary over two years.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
The State Board of Elections prepares for a July 16 meeting and absentee-voting rules hearing while the General Assembly remains largely out of session.
North Carolina Supreme Court case challenges state ban on firearm possession by felons
The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge to the state law prohibiting people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms.
North Carolina to receive more than $666,000 in 23andMe data breach settlement
North Carolina will receive $666,242 through an $18 million multistate settlement resolving claims tied to 23andMe’s 2023 data breach and its handling of customers’ genetic information.
NC Political News Briefs
Public comments close today on proposed North Carolina election rules as the State Board of Elections prepares for a Thursday meeting and hearing and lawmakers remain out until July 27.
NC audit finds hundreds of former landfill sites remain uninvestigated
A state audit found that 534 of 688 identified former landfill sites in North Carolina have never been investigated through a program established to assess and remediate potential contamination.
NC Political News Briefs
North Carolina officials are monitoring continued drought, a new defense innovation council and approaching election rule deadlines.
NC farmland and military land protection bill becomes law
North Carolina has enacted restrictions on certain foreign parties holding farmland or property within 50 miles of military installations.
New NC law changes crime victim support and emergency equipment transfers
A new North Carolina law changes crime victim compensation and gives emergency officials more authority to transfer disaster equipment.
New NC law changes driver's license renewals, crash reports and road rules
A new North Carolina transportation law changes driver's license renewals, crash reports, insurance lapse notices and several statewide road rules.
New NC law changes retirement benefits and State Health Plan coverage
A new North Carolina law changes public retirement systems, restores some veterans' service credits and expands maternity benefits for State Health Plan dependents.
NC State Health Plan approves Blue Cross contracts and 2027 benefit changes
North Carolina's State Health Plan approved Blue Cross NC contracts, preferred provider agreements and new 2027 benefit and network changes.
NC Political News Briefs
Friday’s briefs include a driver’s-license law committee meeting, election-rule deadlines and the cancellation of a legislative prison-oversight meeting.
Stein vetoes homeless-service zones and public camping bill
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 437, which would have increased penalties for certain drug crimes near homeless-service facilities and restricted unauthorized camping on public property.
NC Political News Briefs
Today’s briefs include newly chaptered session laws, absentee ballot rulemaking and statewide legislative updates.
Funeral Board and insurance licensing bill becomes law
Senate Bill 857 became Session Law 2026-48, updating state law involving the Funeral Board, funeral service licensing and Department of Insurance-related provisions.
Nonprofit corporation and charitable organization bill becomes law
House Bill 517 became Session Law 2026-52, updating state law on nonprofit corporations, charitable organization disclosures and emergency video provisions.
Home-based business bill becomes state law
House Bill 372 became Session Law 2026-51, limiting city regulation of no-impact home-based businesses and changing several HOA and condominium association rules.
Crypto kiosk consumer protection bill becomes law
House Bill 920 became Session Law 2026-45, creating new statewide rules for virtual currency kiosk operators in North Carolina.