North Carolina’s supplemental retirement plans have lower fees than comparable public plans, consultants told state trustees.
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Marine Fisheries Commission weighs coastal habitat plan amendment
A draft coastal habitat plan amendment could lead to new rulemaking on fish habitat protections, water clarity and strategic habitat areas.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include new district court appointments, state budget education provisions and a campaign finance leadership change at the State Board of Elections.
Trial begins in North Carolina-backed case against Meta
Opening arguments began in a multistate case in which North Carolina and other states accuse Meta of designing addictive platforms for children and misleading the public.
Newby completes appointments to new Complex Family Financial Court
Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Johnathan Rhyne as the third judge for North Carolina’s new Complex Family Financial Court program.
Some North Carolinians to receive payments from Google Play antitrust settlement
Some North Carolina consumers are expected to receive payments from a $700 million Google Play Store antitrust settlement.
State elections board selects vendor for campaign finance reporting overhaul
The State Board of Elections selected ReFrame Solutions for a $2.2 million contract to modernize North Carolina’s campaign finance reporting system.
State Board settles disputed early-voting plans in 20 North Carolina counties
The N.C. State Board of Elections resolved disputed early-voting plans Thursday for 20 counties where local election boards were unable to reach unanimous agreements over voting locations, weekend schedules and other details of the November general election.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include a judicial appointment, a flood resilience strategy and a Coastal Resources Commission meeting.
What to know about NCDHHS’ Medicaid rule-change town hall
NCDHHS will hold a Spanish-language town hall Aug. 25 on upcoming NC Medicaid rule changes.
State Board selects vendor for campaign finance system replacement
The State Board of Elections selected ReFrame Solutions for a $2.2 million campaign finance reporting system replacement.
Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt Invites Local Governments to Submit Nominations for 2026 Medal of Valor Award
Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt announced the opening of submissions for the 2026 Medal of Valor award.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include a Meta trial, an egg-price antitrust settlement delivery and campaign finance rule comments.
State elections board to review disputed November early voting plans
The State Board of Elections is scheduled to review November early voting plans from counties where local election boards did not unanimously agree.
State auditor report flags CATS security gaps, fare enforcement failures
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released a report faulting the Charlotte Area Transit System for security concerns, fare enforcement problems and unspent safety funding.
VolunteerNC Awarded More Than $13.2 Million in AmeriCorps Funding to Support Service Programs Across the State
(RALEIGH) Today VolunteerNC announced that its AmeriCorps NC program received more than $13.2 million in funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
Op-ed: NC’s Housing Crisis Not Limited to Big Cities
North Carolina is in the middle of a housing crisis that is often treated like background noise. Home prices across the state have climbed far faster than wages, and rents in cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville have pushed working families—teachers, nurses, restaurant workers, the people who keep our communities running—further and further from the neighborhoods they serve.
Op-ed: Billy Sewell: Don’t Let a Crypto Carve-Out Drain the Credit North Carolina Farms and Businesses Depend On
Every winter, before the ground thaws, North Carolina farmers sit down with the same local banks their families have used for generations to work out how they will pay for a crop that won’t come in for another eight months.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include a new chief district court judge appointment and upcoming legislative calendar items.
Rules Review Commission to consider election, agency rules at August meeting
The Rules Review Commission’s Aug. 27 agenda includes State Board of Elections rules, agency rule filings and public comment deadlines.