RALEIGH, N.C. — A new Senate bill would ask North Carolina voters whether to lower the maximum income tax rate allowed under the state constitution from 7% to 3.5%.
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Today's NC Political News briefs
Several recent state government items touch on public safety, tax enforcement, consumer protection, public health, agriculture, coastal permitting and workforce policy.
House calendar keeps veto fights, UNC contracting bill and tax measure in play
North Carolina lawmakers returned to Raleigh Thursday with the House calendar still carrying several vetoed bills under unfinished business and the Senate scheduled to introduce a broad tax bill.
Court orders wedding photography company to turn over undelivered photos and videos
A Wake County Superior Court judge has ordered a wedding photography company sued by the North Carolina Department of Justice to provide undelivered photos and videos to customers within 30 days.
Elections director marks first year as state pushes technology and voter record updates
North Carolina’s top elections administrator is marking his first year in office by pointing to technology modernization, voter registration updates and campaign finance system work ahead of the 2026 general election.
Today's NC Political News briefs
Several state government items this week touch on public accountability, agriculture funding, public health, workforce training, environmental planning and the state economy.
Budget framework draws cautious response from Stein
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein responded cautiously Tuesday to a developing state budget framework, welcoming the possibility of pay raises for teachers, state law enforcement officers and state employees while criticizing a proposed constitutional amendment that he said could limit North Carolina’s ability to fund core public services.
Stein signs bill shifting federal funds for broadband, water projects
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has signed a bill giving state budget officials more flexibility to manage federal recovery money tied to broadband, water and sewer infrastructure projects before a federal spending deadline.
House panel weighs healing arts licensing bill
RALEIGH — A North Carolina House committee is considering a bill that would create a new state licensing framework for reflexologists and music therapists, placing both professions under a proposed North Carolina Healing Arts Commission.
Senate panel weighs education and workforce package
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.
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.