RALEIGH — A North Carolina Senate committee is taking up a three-bill education package that would affect K-12 school funding studies, student records, community college workforce training, digital credentials and math instruction.
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Senate bill would repeal CON rules for surgery centers, rehab
RALEIGH — A North Carolina Senate committee is scheduled Wednesday to consider legislation that would repeal certificate-of-need requirements for ambulatory surgical facilities and inpatient rehabilitation services, facilities and beds.
Digital asset and stablecoin bill heads to House committee
RALEIGH — A North Carolina House committee is scheduled Tuesday to consider a bill that would create a state regulatory framework for digital asset services and stablecoin issuers, including rules for custody, reserves, licensing, audits and enforcement.
House panel to consider property tax cap amendment
RALEIGH — A North Carolina House committee is scheduled Tuesday to consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would require state lawmakers to limit increases in local property tax levies.
Stein announces two judicial appointments
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments:
North Carolina sets tourism spending record in 2025
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024.
House Democrats Introduce Bill to Help Recoup Money for Ratepayers
In February, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that state regulators erred in approving a Duke Energy fuel rate adjustment. But with the passage of Senate Bill 266, over the Governor’s veto, the utility did not have to repay consumers. Lawmakers changed the law while the court handled the appeal, meaning that consumers were unable to access millions of dollars in potential refunds.
Rep. Jonathan Almond: At a crossroads in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease
America stands at a crossroads in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. As a representative serving Cabarrus County, I see firsthand how this illness devastates families, drains savings, and places enormous strain on caregivers. It is not a distant policy issue—it is personal for millions of Americans. Congress must act now to challenge the President and his administration to launch a bold, coordinated national initiative to defeat Alzheimer’s once and for all.
Stein pitches North Carolina to global investors
(RALEIGH) This week Governor Josh Stein is making the case for investing in North Carolina at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA Investment Summit. Yesterday Governor Stein participated in the Governors Attracting Global Investment panel, highlighting North Carolina's competitive advantage for foreign investment.
Bobby Hurst: Prescription drug prices are hurting North Carolina families
I am a former Fayetteville City Councilman and a lifetime business owner with firsthand experience navigating high prescription drug costs.
Senate panel reviews Medicaid plan and facility fee bills
RALEIGH — A Senate committee reviewed two Medicaid-related bills Tuesday that could affect how North Carolina’s Medicaid program handles some hospital claims, facility fees and managed care practices.
Budd, Shaheen Lead Resolution to Maintain U.S. Dollar Reserve Currency Status as China Competes for Global Financial Influence
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today reintroduced their bipartisan resolution in support of the United States dollar maintaining its status as the world’s reserve currency. Additionally, the resolution affirms the need to keep the U.S. dollar at the forefront of global financial systems as the People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues its concentrated efforts to internationalize the Yuan and expand their influence in developing nations.
Legislature returns with local election bills before House committee
RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers returned to Raleigh this week with a House committee scheduled to consider several local election bills affecting municipal voting rules in Pink Hill, Belville, Jacksonville and Rural Hall.
Teachers, allies flood into Raleigh with message for state leaders
Thousands of educators, advocates and allies converged on Raleigh Friday, demanding higher pay for teachers, more state support per student, more childcare funding, and more funding for special education.
North Carolina to receive nearly $150 million in Purdue opioid settlement
RALEIGH — North Carolina is expected to receive nearly $150 million from a national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Friday.
Stein takes action on one bill
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Stein announced he has signed one bill into law. Governor Stein made the following statement on signing House Bill 696:
Commissioner Luke Farley abolished the "Death Discount" in workplace fatality cases
N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a significant policy change to advance a broader effort of strengthening worker safety across the state.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Senate Passes Critical Funding for Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the N.C. Senate gave final approval to House Bill 696, which allocates critical funding for the Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship. This new infusion of funds follows years of departmental mismanagement that led to shortfalls in funding, putting hundreds of students at risk of not receiving their scholarships.
Matt Adams: North Carolina’s Growth Depends on Getting Housing Right
As a former city councilor in Fayetteville, I know keeping communities safe never really ends. There is always work to be done, legislation to improve, and new concerns to address. Over the past several years, one of those threats has been the spread of intoxicating hemp products sold at gas stations and convenience stores in candy-like packaging with no age requirements for purchase.