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Raleigh, NC — Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act—strengthening public safety by requiring law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Custody Enforcement (ICE) to remove criminal illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes from our communities.
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced today more than $63 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 18,889 households and businesses in 30 counties to high-speed internet.
Governor Josh Stein announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help western North Carolina rebuild following Hurricane Helene. When compared to other states’ performance over the past decade, North Carolina submitted its Helene Action Plan to HUD in the shortest amount of time following a major hurricane.
(RALEIGH) Governor Stein today appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA’s decision not to extend its 100 percent match for eligible Helene costs.
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein inducted eight North Carolinians into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their lifelong careers in public service. He also presented the Laurel Wreath to two North Carolinians who have made outstanding contributions to sports or athletics.
RALEIGH — Chief Justice Paul Newby announced the following appointment effective June 1, 2025:
Living in rural North Carolina, I've witnessed a remarkable transformation in our schools and communities over the past five years. As a school board member serving Stanly County I've seen how a key decision made by the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump in April 2020 has created tangible benefits for our students, teachers, and families.
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, North Carolina Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie Buffaloe, and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai joined advocates and law enforcement officers at the SAFEChild Advocacy Center to raise awareness of the ongoing tragedy of child abuse and neglect. They also highlighted April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 28 as Children’s Advocacy Center Day.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval to its 2025-27 fiscal biennium budget, which includes additional tax relief for all North Carolinians, pay increases for state employees and teachers, funding for hurricane recovery needs, and targeted reductions to rein in unnecessary government spending.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate tentatively approved its 2025-27 fiscal biennium budget, which includes additional tax relief for all North Carolinians, pay increases for state employees and teachers, funding for hurricane recovery needs, and targeted reductions to rein in unnecessary government spending.
Today, Riggs for Our Courts senior advisor Dory MacMillan shared the following statement on Justice Riggs’ motion for a stay and injunction in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect military and overseas voters:
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
For nearly six months, in baseless suit after suit, disgraced candidate Jefferson Griffin has attacked North Carolina voters after losing the race to become a justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court last November and refusing to concede
Raleigh, N.C.-- Today, Justice Allison Riggs shared the following statement in response to the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to selectively disenfranchise members of the military serving our country, domestically and overseas, military families, foreign service officers, missionaries, and other North Carolina voters who faithfully followed the rules communicated to them in the 2024 election:
Legal votes from military and overseas citizens in certain Democratic counties could be tossed out months after being legally cast in the 2024 election.
(NEWLAND) Today, Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on FEMA’s decision to deny North Carolina’s request for an extension on the 100 percent match for Helene disaster recovery.
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the Military Installation Retail Security Act to prohibit the Department of Defense (DoD) from authorizing, renewing, or extending long-term retail agreements with companies owned or controlled by adversarial nations on U.S. military bases. The legislation
As North Carolina looks to strengthen its economy and energy security, offshore wind presents a smart opportunity for economic growth and job creation. With over $10 billion in private investment already fueling the U.S. offshore wind supply chain, this industry is proving to be a driver of local business development, manufacturing expansion, and workforce growth
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 558, “Eliminating ‘DEI’ in Public Higher Education,” to prohibit UNC System schools and community colleges from promoting discriminatory policies and practices.
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and North Carolina Department of Administration Secretary Gabe Esparza joined law enforcement, local officials, and survivors at the Guilford County Family Justice Center in Greensboro to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to bring attention to ongoing efforts to solve cold sexual assault cases.
