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North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) commends the North Carolina Senate for its decisive action in advancing House Bill 442. In its current form, this landmark legislation would prohibit large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling in North Carolina's juvenile fish nurseries. The Senate passed the legislation with a resounding 39-2 vote. The organization now urges the North Carolina House of Representatives to swiftly pass this critical protection measure.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval to a bill that will save all North Carolinians billions of dollars by removing arbitrary carbon reduction goals and prioritizing reliable, least-cost energy sources.
RALEIGH — Nonviolent protests have a venerable history in North Carolina and beyond. Violent protests — that is, riots — have an ignominious one. A broadly recognized distinction? You might think so. Alas, you’d be wrong.
Governor Stein has appointed the following to the North Carolina Awards Committee:
Tomorrow, the N.C. Senate Health Care Committee will meet to consider a bill banning synthetic hemp products in the state and regulating the sale of delta-9 products, including drinks and gummies.
(Raleigh, N.C.) — The Department of State Treasurer (DST) has notified local governments of their second round of interest-free loans for Hurricane Helene relief. This round of Cashflow Loans uses the remaining $34.4M provided by the legislature in the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024.
RALEIGH — Ever written your congressman? I have. I always get a prompt and cordial, if bland, reply. Back in 1988, I actually spent a few weeks as a Capitol Hill intern reading and drafting responses to constituent correspondence. I’ve never written more boring prose (although longtime readers of mine might well disagree).
Governor Josh Stein signed six bills into law today, including measures to modernize state investments, support veteran law enforcement officers, and expand access to social work services. From improving pension investment flexibility to easing licensure for out-of-state social workers, these new laws aim to strengthen public services and workforce capacity across North Carolina.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Finance Committe Chair Mike Crapo, and North Carolina Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis to reconsider the U.S. House of Representative’s efforts to end the energy and manufacturing tax credits that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 created. These tax credits have helped North Carolina emerge as a top state for clean energy business investment.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to support two immigration enforcement bills, sending one to Gov. Josh Stein for his consideration and returning the second to the House for approval.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
