Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (R-Ga.) introduced the bipartisan Disaster Recovery Improvement Act this week to establish the Disaster Recovery Improvement Task Force.
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Leader Reives Statement on Election Oversight
“As election workers across the state continue their work ensuring that voters have their ballots accurately counted, North Carolinians need to be able to trust the process is unfolding without any partisan interference.
Governor Stein Announces $17 Million in Grants to Address PFAS in New Hanover County, Highlights Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's Sweeney Water Treatment Plant in Wilmington to announce $17 million in grants to protect families from forever chemicals like PFAS and GenX in their drinking water. The funds will be used to extend waterlines to connect more than 300 homes with contaminated wells to CFPUA's supply of safe drinking water.
State Auditor Announces Replacement of State Board of Elections Member
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Boliek has announced that Angela Hawkins will replace Bob Rucho on the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Bob Rucho informed State Auditor Boliek of his resignation this morning.
Budd, Coons Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) lead a bipartisan coalition including Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to reauthorize the independent, bipartisan United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today. The bipartisan bill would ensure the commission, set to expire on September 30, 2026, can continue its work to monitor religious freedom around the world.
Leader Reives Statement on Primary Election
Tonight, North Carolinians in communities across the state made their voices heard at the ballot box. This midterm election in November has profound implications for the direction of North Carolina and our country.
Page leads Berger by two votes in Senate District 26 GOP primary
Republican voters in North Carolina Senate District 26 produced a razor-thin result in Tuesday’s primary between Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver Program. Walmart will pay drivers in North Carolina approximately $2 million that they lost because of Walmart’s alleged actions.
Budd Announces Tens-of-Millions of FEMA Funding for North Carolina, Including Long Awaited Funding for Helene, COVID-19 Pandemic
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
Senator Berger to Introduce 12-month Property Tax Revaluation Moratorium
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.
US Forged Rings plans $875 million Hertford County facility, 625 jobs projected
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.
Justice Anita Earls on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
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:
Stein celebrates Lumbee Tribe’s full federal recognition
(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.
Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority approves $5.9 million for 12 local grants
(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.
Attorney General Jackson Announces Judgment in North Carolina’s First Discriminatory Towing Case; Clear Precedent Set
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.
Stein energy policy task force releases interim report on power demand and costs
(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.
Stein appoints John W. Gajda to North Carolina Utilities Commission
Governor Stein appointed John W. Gajda, P.E., to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Reps. Ager, Cervania Statement on House Oversight Hearing
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.
Stein Expands Energy Saver NC Statewide, Directs WIOA Funds to Youth Apprenticeships
(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.