On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections announced that voters will be required to show valid identification in order to vote in the 2023 municipal elections.
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North Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Ruling
The North Carolina Supreme Court has reversed its earlier decision in a congressional redistricting lawsuit, which could have an impact on the case's status at the U.S. Supreme Court and the fate of a contentious elections issue.
State Health Plan Saves $47 Million through Enrollment Boost
uring the State Health Plan Board of Trustees meeting this week, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) announced that the Plan saved $47 million by enrolling 9,975 additional members into the Humana Medicare Advantage Plans.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore's statement on NC Supreme Court rulings
NC Supreme Court Delivers Rulings to Reinstate Voter ID, Affirm the Legislature's Redistricting Authority and End Unconstitutional Felon Voting
Senate Leader Berger's statement on NC Supreme Court rulings
enate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement in response to the N.C. Supreme Court rulings in Harper v. Hall, Holmes v. Moore, and CSI v. Moore:
John Hood: North Carolina Ranks High in Roads
North Carolina can add another item to its crowded shelf of accolades: according to a newly updated study, our state’s road system ranks second in the nation in performance and cost-effectiveness.
NC House Votes to Ban Foreign Enemies from Buying Farmland
A bill to restrict foreign adversaries from purchasing N.C. agricultural land and property surrounding military bases passed the House unanimously today.
Following significant student learning recovery, Governor Cooper urges General Assembly to make major investments in public education
Governor Roy Cooper urged state legislators to make major investments in public education following a report from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that showed students across the state experienced significant learning recovery in nearly every subject during the 2021-22 school year. These results come following over $5 billion in federal investments sent to North Carolina’s public schools to address the pandemic’s impact.
NCGA seeks clarify reproductive health education requirements in public schools
North Carolina's General Assembly has introduced a bill that seeks to clarify requirements for reproductive health and safety education in public schools. The bill, known as House Bill 185, or H185, was introduced on February 27, 2023, and has been referred to the Education-K-12, Health, and Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House committees.
Stein: Don't buy into fake online reviews
Online reviews can be a useful tool to help you decide what products to buy, companies to hire, or rental companies to sign with. When products or services are highly reviewed, they’re more visible and you’re more likely to spend your money on them. But often, the reviews you’re reading weren’t written by a real person who used the product or service. Those fake online reviews have consequences – in 2021, fake online reviews influenced $152 billion in online spending!
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner slams hospital reorganization bill as 'corporate greed'
A bill allowing hospital service corporations, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, to reorganize by creating a nonprofit holding corporation is facing fierce opposition from the state's Republican Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey, who has labeled the proposal as "all about corporate greed." The bill, which has broad bipartisan support in the legislature, has been criticized for potentially evading scrutiny and avoiding a legal trigger that could lower customer premiums.
Attorney General Josh Stein announces plan to address law enforcement officer shortages
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today proposed several strategies to recruit and retain law enforcement officers. North Carolina is experiencing a shortage of officers in many communities.
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson announces run for Governor
North Carolina's Republican lieutenant governor, Mark Robinson, has announced his candidacy for the position of governor in a tweet on April 24, 2023.
Senator Jim Perry: What is Legislative Crossover?
"Passing legislation requires good subject matter, the ability to get along with your colleagues, and an understanding of basic math because you must have enough votes in support of your issue," says NC Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Sen. Jim Perry (R - Craven, Beaufort and Lenoir). With the "crossover" date looming, North Carolina lawmakers are gearing up for a crucial period when bills must pass from one legislative chamber to the other or risk being "dead."
Congresswoman Foushee Joins Colleagues in Re-Introducing the Green New Deal Resolution
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), joined Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) as they reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution (GND) at a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol Building
'Fairness in Women's Sports Act' Clears NC Senate
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate passed legislation to protect fair competition and promote safety in school athletics. Senate Bill 631, “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” is a commonsense solution to the unfair advantage gained when biological males compete in female sports.
Inaugural North Carolina bring your legislator to school day announced
The Inaugural North Carolina Bring Your Legislator to School Day will take place on May 15, 2023. Members of the NC Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Network, the Public School Forum of North Carolina, and bi-partisan legislative sponsors kicked off the initiative by inviting the entire North Carolina General Assembly to visit schools in their respective jurisdictions and engage with school communities. Currently over 40 legislators have accepted the invitation.
North Carolina's March Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted March 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from February’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5 percent.
Leader Reives Calls for Inquiry on eCourts Rollout
This week, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives sent a letter to Speaker Tim Moore asking for an inquiry into the eCourts rollout. The failed rollout of the system has been widely reported on and has had a costly impact on North Carolinians.
Governor Cooper announces more grants to rural communities to attract 169 new jobs and nearly $50 Million in private investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved nine grant requests to local governments totaling $2,221,694, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 191 jobs, 22 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $49.5 million in private investment.