Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the N.C. Senate approved a deal to fund the state’s traditional Medicaid program and implement commonsense measures to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in order to rein in costs.
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North Carolina's February Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2026 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent.
Senator Budd Introduces Bill To Provide Transparency on Medicaid Spending Resulting From Marijuana Use
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act today, which would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect data on Medicaid spending associated with both hospital inpatient and outpatient care, as well as emergency room visits that result from marijuana use.
Stein unveils budget plan focused on teacher pay, tax relief and public safety
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to keep North Carolina strong. The Governor’s budget raises starting teacher pay to the highest in the Southeast and provides meaningful tax relief to working families while ensuring North Carolina can continue to invest in critical needs, including public safety, public education, child care, workforce development, and health care. This budget complements the Governor's targeted budgets to address critical needs and support ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, addressing immediate challenges while planning for long-term success.
Special Report Finds Hurricane Relief Funds Went Toward Stress Balls, Succulent Plants, and a ‘Sobriety Bowl’ Event
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released a special report on the use of Hurricane Helene mental health funds, citing purchases such as rhinoceros-shaped stress balls, succulent plants, and other comfort items and events.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes For Changes to Make Rental Housing More Affordable
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban hidden and surprise fees that drive up rent costs for North Carolinians.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures New Commitments from WeChat to Combat Fentanyl Money Laundering
RALEIGH – Fentanyl kills about six North Carolinians a day and over 100 Americans a day. Billions of dollars in drug proceeds are laundered each year through an underground banking network that relies heavily on the messaging platform WeChat. Until now, the company has done little to help law enforcement stop it.
Governor Stein Calls on General Assembly to Pass a Budget That Invests in Teachers & Students During Legislators in Schools Week
Today Governor Josh Stein visited Davidson Elementary School with Representative Beth Helfrich to celebrate Legislators in Schools Week, outline his priorities for investing in North Carolina’s teachers and students, and call on the General Assembly to pass a comprehensive budget.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
(Raleigh) Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Navy signs 10-year lease at NC Global TransPark, bringing more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday that the U.S. Navy and the N.C. Global TransPark in Kinston have signed a 10-year agreement that the state says will bring more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina and anchor future aircraft maintenance and overhaul work at the site. The agreement marks a significant milestone for a project that has drawn major state investment and long-running economic expectations in the region.
Jackson, Sangvai defend NC Medicaid fraud enforcement before House oversight panel
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai appeared before a House oversight committee Thursday as Republican lawmakers pressed state officials over fraud, waste and abuse in the Medicaid program and questioned whether existing safeguards are keeping pace with the program’s size and cost. The hearing put one of the state’s largest spending areas under a sharper political spotlight as lawmakers weigh broader budget demands and oversight priorities.
NC elections board moves to check voter rolls for possible noncitizens
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Thursday to move forward with a statewide citizenship verification process that will check all registered voters against a federal database to identify possible non-U.S. citizens on the rolls. The action sets up a new layer of voter list maintenance ahead of the 2026 election cycle and comes as election officials and lawmakers continue to face pressure over voter eligibility and public confidence in election administration.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns North Carolinians About Tax Day Scams
RALEIGH — Today is Tax Day. That means scammers are working overtime to steal your money and your personal information.
Governor Stein Reacts to Duke Energy Efforts to Charge Ratepayers an Additional $800 Million
Duke Energy has announced its intent to seek an additional $800 million in fuel costs from the Utilities Commission. Governor Stein issued the following statement:
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns Businesses to Protect Data After Axios Hack as NC Sees Record Data Breaches in 2025
RALEIGH – Last year, North Carolina businesses and government agencies reported 2,349 data breaches to the Department of Justice – the most the state has ever recorded. Those breaches exposed the personal information of nearly 9.3 million North Carolinians.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Live Nation/Ticketmaster Case on All Claims
RALEIGH – After a seven-week trial, a jury found in favor of Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 33 other attorneys general, holding Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable on all counts for illegally monopolizing the ticketing and large amphitheater markets for live entertainment events. Attorney General Jackson shared the following statement:
N.C Department of State Treasurer Announces Extensive Implementation of Artificial Intelligence
(Raleigh, N.C.) — After spearheading the first North Carolina state government artificial intelligence (AI) pilot program one year ago, the N.C. Department of State Treasurer has now integrated AI into daily department workflow. After the pilot showed increased productivity across two teams using ChatGPT, the department continued testing use cases and multiple AI engines. Now, the testing phase is complete, and training and implementation of AI is taking place throughout the department.
John Hood: State Isn’t Prepared for Bad Times
RALEIGH — Is there an immediate prospect of resolving the budget standoff between the North Carolina Senate and House? I hear conflicting signals.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson asks NC Supreme Court to review counterfeit vape battery case
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the state Supreme Court to review a case involving a counterfeit vape battery that exploded and seriously injured a consumer. His office argues the current ruling could make it harder for North Carolinians to hold sellers accountable for dangerous products.
Matt Lococo: Why Leandro matters to everyone…
This past week, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the Leandro case was unconstitutional in forcing the General Assembly to fully fund education equally in the state of North Carolina. As an educator and as a Republican, I have been living in a sense of division for several years. This action by the conservative majority has single-handedly dealt the largest blow to education in our great state in decades.