The N.C. Department of Transportation is moving transportation innovation forward today with the launch of its newest initiative, Advance Mobility NC.
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Attorney General Josh Stein Raises Concerns about North Carolina Youths’ Mental Health
Attorney General Josh Stein hosted a forum on Monday about the threats to young people’s mental health and well-being. The event in Charlotte included panels about online safety and youth substance misuse.
N.C. Visitor Spending Soars 15 Percent in 2022
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state. The previous record of $29.22 billion was set in pre-pandemic 2019.
John Hood: Give Nurses More Freedom to Practice
In North Carolina, Medicaid expansion is a foregone conclusion. The General Assembly approved the necessary legislation. Gov. Roy Cooper signed it. While expansion is contingent on the passage of a state budget, no one doubts that’ll happen. So, the governor finally secured his highest legislative priority.
Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Nominations
Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations to boards and commissions.
Governor Cooper Declines to Sign One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper declined to sign one bill into law:
Treasurer Folwell Expresses Support for House Bill 201
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, announced today his support for House Bill 201, the Retirement Administrative Changes Act. The bill makes administrative and conforming changes to the retirement systems. Of particular importance to the Retirement Systems Division (RSD) is the ability to negotiate recoupment of overpayments with plan beneficiaries.
Blue Cross NC fast tracks bill to create holding company
Following a series of meetings with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC CEO Dr. Tunde Sotunde, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says he still opposes House Bill 346.
TurboTax Owner to Pay $4.5 Million to 150,000 NC Consumers in Settlement
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that 150,074 North Carolinians who were tricked into paying for free tax services by TurboTax will begin receiving checks from TurboTax’s owner, Intuit.
John Hood: Strike a better balance on housing
The North Carolina General Assembly is bustling with activity. Lawmakers are considering a dramatic increase in parental control over the education of their children, major changes in school governance and the structure of state government, pro-consumer reforms of the state’s energy policies, an acceleration of pro-growth tax cuts, huge investments in public buildings and infrastructure, tighter restrictions on abortion, and dozens of other high-profile measures.
House passes legislation to put God at the center of the House Chamber
On Tuesday, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed legislation by a 93-21 vote to make “In God We Trust” a prominent and permanent fixture on display in the chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly.
NC Senate, House Reach Agreement on Pro-Life Legislation
Senate and House Republicans announced an agreement on legislation to promote the health and safety of women and children.
Leader Blue and Leader Reives statement on proposed 12-Week abortion ban
Republican leadership has once again schemed behind closed doors and silenced the voices of both members of the public and members of the state legislature in order to force a harmful abortion ban down our throats.
Jon Hardister passes legislation to streamline process of filling vacancies
Rep. Jon Hardister (R-Guilford, Majority Whip) passed HB 687 - Clarify Vacancy Filling Partisan Board of Education - which streamlines the process of filling a vacancy on partisan boards of education. The legislation applies statewide to any local board of education that elects their members on a partisan basis.
New business creations at near-record levels through April
As the nation celebrates National Small Business Week this week, N.C. Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall reported to the Council of State today that new business creation filings for 2023 are at near-record levels.
NC Senate approves tougher penalties for showing obscenities to minors
The North Carolina Senate voted unanimously to pass legislation that will better protect children from obscene material or acts of obscenity.
Attorney General Josh Stein Proposes Public Safety Package
Attorney General Josh Stein proposed a comprehensive package to make North Carolina communities safer. The package includes measures to combat drugs, support law enforcement officers, protect kids, test sexual assault kits, improve public safety, and fight fraud.
OPINION: The dystopian nightmare of parents choosing their child’s school
Last week, Republicans held a news conference, with both state House and Senate sponsors of a bill, named “Choose Your School, Choose Your Future,” that would make Opportunity Scholarships, often called vouchers, available to all N.C. families.
Cooper picks Capitol Police Chief Chip Hawley as new SBI director
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed state Capitol Police Chief R.E. “Chip” Hawley to serve as the director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Hawley will fill the vacancy left when Director Robert Schurmeier’s term ends on June 30, 2023.
NC Supreme Court restores voter ID, reverses redistricting ruling, ends felon voting
In a trio of opinions totaling 436 pages, the N.C. Supreme Court has restored North Carolina’s voter ID law, ruled that state courts cannot consider partisan gerrymandering claims, and ended voting for felons who have not completed their sentences.