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North Carolina's June County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in June 2024 and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.0 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.2 percent.
John Hood: Suppress freedom at your peril
During each election cycle, we are treated to an endless parade of politicians extolling freedom. Given how many of them subsequently vote to restrict our freedom in myriad ways, we have ample reason to be skeptical about politicians.
NC Senate Democratic Caucus Endorses Kamala Harris for President
In a unanimous decision, all 20 members of the North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President, following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek re-election.
Budd, Lummis Introduce Bill to Adopt ‘Permit By Rule’ to Federal Permitting
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have introduced the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act.
NC House Leaders File Amicus Brief in Support of Ballot Access for Justice for All Party
North Carolina House leaders filed an amicus brief in support of ballot access for the Justice for All Party.
North Carolina Faces the Effects After Republican Legislators Blocked Resilient Building Codes, Losing Millions in FEMA Funding
RALEIGH: A year after legislative Republicans blocked the implementation of more resilient building codes, the financial consequences across North Carolina are becoming clear. Communities across the state missed out on an estimated $70 million in federal FEMA funds this year due to the Republican veto override of HB 488 in 2023. Access to affordable homeowners insurance will become more scarce in many areas as well due to Republicans and special interest blocking new resilient building codes.
Hospitals incentivized to relieve medical debt for millions
After expanding Medicaid last year, Governor Roy Cooper is now working to incentivize hospitals to eliminate billions of dollars in medical debt for North Carolinians. On Tuesday, Governor Cooper hosted a roundtable in Winston-Salem to discuss how relieving medical debt could benefit millions of North Carolinians.
Governor Cooper and NCDNCR Announce Historic $421 Million Award to Bipartisan Multi-State Coalition Supporting Conservation and Restoration
Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to support a broad array of carbon-reducing natural land conservation and restoration projects.
Governor Cooper Statement on President Joe Biden's Decision Not to Seek Re-election
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election:
Murphy Statement on President Biden No Longer Seeking Presidency
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to President Biden's decision to no longer seek the Presidency:
Congresswoman Ross Statement on President Biden
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross released the following statement on President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential Election:
Governor Cooper Names Julia White Chief of Staff
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper named Julia White as Chief of Staff to succeed outgoing Chief of Staff Kristi Jones who will depart the Governor’s Office in mid-August after serving in the role since Governor Cooper took office in 2017.
Senator Berger Announces Chief of Staff Hire
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced that Kolt Ulm will become his new chief of staff.
North Carolina House Democrats Showcase Fundraising Advantage
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus has reported a fundraising advantage after the second quarter fundraising reports became available. The numbers reflect the support and enthusiasm from grassroots donors across the state, placing Democrats in a strong position as we get closer to the November elections.
NC Speaker Tim Moore Reacts to NCSBE Decision Denying Third Party Ballot Access
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to deny ballot access for Cornel West and the Justice For All Party.
Attorney General Josh Stein Announces $2.45 Million Health Care Fraud Settlement
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced a $2.45 million settlement with Vista Clinical Diagnostics, LLC, for allegedly submitting or causing the submission of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid programs in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. These settlement funds will be returned to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Government Regulations Shouldn’t Replace Parents’ Decisions
One of the biggest joys of being a parent is having the opportunity to guide your child’s growth and development and judge what’s best for their individual needs. Proposed legislation before Congress such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would strip that choice from parents, removing the right to decide what content their children can access online based on their values and beliefs.
North Carolina Celebrates More Than 500,000 Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
ore than half a million North Carolinians have now enrolled in Medicaid expansion since the program began seven months ago. Beneficiaries are now able get the quality health care they need at low cost.
Budd Introduces Bill to Help Job-Seekers Access Skills Development Programs
The legislation would help businesses streamline the process for assisting job seekers in accessing skills development programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) Act.