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Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem approved more than $165.9 million in funding to North Carolina for Public Assistance (PA) grant projects to reimburse incurred costs from the COVID-19 Pandemic and for disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene
Raleigh, N.C. — Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced today that he intends to file a bill during the legislature's "short session" in April to halt all property tax revaluation changes for 12 months to ensure the legislature can examine and adopt needed property tax reforms. This action will pause any proposed property value adjustments prompted by a county property tax revaluation.
Governor Josh Stein announced US Forged Rings, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty steel products, will establish a major production facility in Hertford County. The company says the project will involve three phases and carry a planned total investment of $875 million. According to the company, the project’s first two phases are estimated to create 625 new full-time jobs.
Durham, NC – After she attended President Trump’s State of the Union address last night as Congresswoman Deborah Ross’ guest, Justice Anita Earls released the following statement:
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein joined the Commission of Indian Affairs’ reception to celebrate the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina securing full federal recognition through the Lumbee Fairness Act.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 12 grant requests for local governments totaling $5,876,853. The grants include commitments to creating a total of 277 jobs, 71 of which were previously announced. As a result of these grants, the additional investment in these projects, from private and public sources, is expected to reach more than $43 million.
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today announced a judgment against David Jewel Satterfield and his Charlotte-based companies, A1 Towing Solutions and Automobile Recovery and Parking Enforcement, for allegations of racially targeting drivers, illegally booting and towing their vehicles, and price gouging.
(RALEIGH) Governor Stein’s Energy Policy Task Force released its interim report yesterday, putting forth a set of recommendations to ensure that North Carolinians have affordable, reliable, and clean energy supplies amid rapidly growing demand for energy.
Governor Stein appointed John W. Gajda, P.E., to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
The House Oversight Committee engaged in cynical partisan theatre to paint Charlotte in a negative light despite the fact that Charlotte is safer per capita than many areas in the state, more economically successful, and effectively subsidizes the rest of the state through its contributions to state tax revenue. Charlotte is a symbol of the importance of our cities, and the legislature wishes to make an example of it to cow other cities into servile submission.
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein held his latest NC Strong Update to highlight ways he is reducing energy costs and investing in the state’s top-tier workforce here in North Carolina. The Governor also announced the launch of an online dashboard that details growth in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, including new jobs announcements, investments in communities, and medical debt relieved.
North Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in the United States. People from all over are attracted to our high-quality of life, lower cost of living, booming job market, and diverse geography. What’s not to love? Unfortunately, several policymakers fail to support initiatives that back our growing population, namely, private investment in the housing market.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission to provide assistance and practical advice with the ongoing efforts to modernize North Carolina’s election management system.
Raleigh, N.C. - North Carolina has been named 2025 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine, recognizing the state’s strong business climate and continued success in attracting investment and creating jobs in communities statewide.
(Raleigh, N.C.) – The state’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee (DAAC) voted today to approve a study that concluded the state has sufficient debt capacity to borrow nearly $2 billion in each of the next 10 years for capital projects and $155 million annually for transportation projects.
In a presentation from the North Carolina Budget and Tax Center, Executive Director Alexandra Forter Sirota shared how North Carolina’s income and corporate tax policies are stacked in favor of the wealthiest while leaving the rest of the state on the hook.
As a state senator representing the hardworking people of North Carolina, I've always believed in the value of college sports. It’s brought pride to our communities, boosted our economy, and enriched the educational experience at our universities. From the roar of the crowd at Appalachian State when they slay a football giant to the excitement of basketball in Wilmington, athletics have been a unifying force.
In this era of medical innovation, some of the most powerful technologies aren’t new drugs or devices, but new tests. Advanced diagnostics are becoming personalized – like biomarker tests, which analyze patients down to the molecular level and enable clinicians to personalize each person’s treatment plan.
State Auditor Dave Boliek’s Republican-led State Board of Elections decided yesterday to disregard state law and override a bipartisan decision made by Wilson County’s Board of Elections.
