Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate approved a bill that takes critical steps to rein in costly bureaucracy and bring much-needed transparency to our state's rulemaking process.
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Bill Supporting Veteran Law Enforcement Officers Clears NC Senate Unanimously
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate unanimously passed House Bill 50, which enables law enforcement officers to stay on the force longer without reducing their retirement benefits. Before the Senate session, House and Senate leaders were joined by law enforcement officers from across the state to recognize and honor their dedication to protecting our citizens.
John Hood: Supply-Side Policies Boost North Carolina
RALEIGH — After North Carolina conservatives won control of the General Assembly in 2010, they began a systematic application of supply-side principles to state policy. It’s been a phenomenal success — although I admit others might disagree if their definition of “supply side” differs from mine.
Governor Stein Urges the U.S. Senate to Protect the Health and Well-Being of North Carolinians and Oppose Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today sent a letter to U.S. Senators Tillis and Budd laying out the consequences of the U.S. House reconciliation bill for North Carolina families, including cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). That bill, along with impending expiration of health care marketplace subsidies, could cause nearly half a million North Carolinians to lose their health care.
Governor Stein Promotes Safe Gun Storage During NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein joined Deputy Secretary William Lassiter, Elizabeth City Police Chief Eddie Graham Jr, and gun safety proponents to highlight NC S.A.F.E.’s (Secure All Firearms Effectively) Week of Action and call for safe firearm storage.
Governor Stein and Emergency Management Officials Provide Updates at the Start of Hurricane Season, Urge North Carolinians to Stay Safe
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein, Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, First Sergeant Chris Knox of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and Colonel Patrick Henderson of the North Carolina Army National Guard held a briefing to provide updates and guidance at the start of hurricane season. Governor Stein urged North Carolinians to have a plan in place in case of emergency and shared resources to help people prepare and stay safe.
North Carolina House Honors Senator Elizabeth Dole
Raleigh, NC — Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives formally honored former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole for her extraordinary lifetime of public service. Senator Dole was in attendance for the tribute, which recognized her decades of leadership and enduring impact on both North Carolina and the nation.
John Hood: Put Your Tax Cards on the Table
RALEIGH — The North Carolina House and Senate have enacted very different versions of a 2025-27 state budget, even though two plans would authorize virtually the same amount of spending. The differences are so vast, in fact, that some insiders predict no comprehensive budget will pass this session.
Governor Stein Highlights Need to Expand Housing Access, Ease Burden of High Housing Costs in North Carolina
Today Governor Josh Stein joined state and local elected officials, business leaders, and housing experts to discuss strategies to expand access to affordable housing of all types in North Carolina and ease the burden of high housing costs in North Carolina.
John Hood: Requiring Work for Benefits Is Wise
RALEIGH — There are good reasons to criticize the “Big, Beautiful Bill” the U.S. House just sent to the Senate. But its imposition of work requirements for able-bodied recipients of Medicaid — and more-comprehensive work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — are not among them.
North Carolina's April County and Area Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 counties in April 2025. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 4.9 percent while Currituck and Camden Counties each had the lowest at 2.7 percent.
Governor Stein Statement on Revised State Revenue Forecast
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the Consensus Forecasting Group’s revised consensus general fund revenue forecast:
Leader Reives Statement on Revised Revenue Forecast
The Revised Consensus General Fund Revenue Forecast released by the CFG yesterday should give lawmakers pause. Policies enacted both by the Majority in this General Assembly and by the President of the United States and his Republican majorities in Congress have North Carolina headed toward a precarious financial situation.
Governor Stein Urges Congress to Lower Costs for North Carolinians at NC State Emerging Issues Forum
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein spoke at the Emerging Issues Forum at NC State to outline his energy priorities and urge Congress to lower costs for consumers by protecting clean energy projects in North Carolina.
Op-Ed: Energy markets thrive on predictability, not political whiplash
No one likes to have the rug pulled out from under them.
No matter who you are or what you do, certainty in today’s business world isn’t just nice to have, it’s a necessity
Op-Ed: NC House bills will undercut services to homeless vets
As a U.S. Navy veteran, I am honored to manage a team that serves other veterans who find themselves without a home in North Carolina. In my role as director of outreach for Veterans Services of The Carolinas (VSC), our team collaborates daily with the faith-based community, mental health and substance use providers, LME/MCOs, law enforcement, housing providers, and others across all 100 counties of North Carolina.
NC House Huddle: Friday, May 23rd
NC House Huddle newsletter for the week of May 23rd.
NC Houses passes its buget with a prediction of tough negotiations ahead
The state House gave final approval to its budget proposal Thursday, with one of its lead authors predicting a hard road to passage of a final spending plan.
Statement from Governor Josh Stein on FEMA Ending Direct Assistance
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today released the following statement regarding FEMA’s notification that it will no longer provide direct federal assistance for the US Army Corps of Engineers:
Leader Reives Statement on House Budget Vote
This is not the budget that House Democrats would have proposed, but it is the best proposal we will see this Session. It continues to fund opportunity scholarships and does not address many of the critical investments we need across state government.