RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein has signed an executive order restricting state employees from participating in prediction markets when the activity involves nonpublic information, state resources or matters connected to their official duties.
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Today's NC Political News briefs
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina political developments this week include possible House action on vetoed bills, a state lawsuit over the VinFast manufacturing site, a western North Carolina manufacturing expansion, a legal challenge involving health care workforce loans and continued calls to replace the state’s aging election management system.
Election systems commission urges lawmakers to fund SEIMS replacement
RALEIGH, N.C. — A state elections modernization commission is urging North Carolina lawmakers to provide sustained funding to replace the Statewide Elections Information Management System, the central system used by the State Board of Elections.
Jackson sues federal education agency over loan rule affecting health care workers
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has sued the U.S. Department of Education over a federal rule he says would reduce loan access for students pursuing several health care professions.
House calendar keeps vetoed DEI, guns and immigration bills in play
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina House is scheduled to return Thursday with five vetoed bills on its calendar, keeping alive possible override votes on measures dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, concealed carry and immigration enforcement.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina agencies and state election officials issued updates in recent days involving school technology security, summer safety, campaign finance system modernization and worsening drought conditions across much of the state.
State gang prevention task force meets as North Carolina weighs prevention, intervention strategies
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force met Tuesday in Raleigh for a public meeting focused on prevention, intervention, enforcement coordination and community-based approaches to reducing gang activity.
North Carolina unemployment rate holds at 3.7% as labor market shows mixed signs
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in April, but state labor data showed mixed movement beneath the headline number.
Federal court decision pauses red snapper permits for North Carolina and South Atlantic states
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — A preliminary federal court decision has paused South Atlantic red snapper exempted fishing permits for North Carolina and three other southeastern states, leaving recreational harvest of the species closed for now.
House returns with vetoed DEI, gun and immigration bills still unresolved
RALEIGH, N.C. — Several vetoed bills dealing with diversity programs, gun laws and immigration enforcement remained unresolved as the North Carolina House returned to session Tuesday.
North Carolina sues VinFast to acquire Chatham County manufacturing site
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is suing VinFast in an effort to acquire the company’s Chatham County electric vehicle manufacturing site after state officials said the company failed to meet key obligations tied to one of the largest economic development projects announced in state history.
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State agencies this week announced updates tied to public safety, public health, drought conditions, coastal policy, community college leadership and election system funding. The items include upcoming public meetings, state planning efforts and agency actions that may affect local governments, public employees and residents across North Carolina.
Stein administration releases new four-year economic development plan
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce have released a new four-year economic development plan intended to guide state policy on infrastructure, workforce development, business competitiveness and community well-being.
State supplemental retirement board approves $3.1 million budget, investment change
RALEIGH, N.C. — The board overseeing North Carolina’s supplemental retirement plans approved a $3.1 million budget Thursday and agreed to remove an investment option that had low use among participants.
DEQ seeks public input on Neuse River flood resilience strategy
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public input on a draft flood resilience strategy for the Neuse River Basin, a planning effort that could shape future flood mitigation investments across eastern and central North Carolina.
State opens application period for electric grid resilience projects
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is accepting applications for electric grid resilience projects through June 26, opening a new round of funding aimed at modernizing the state’s electric grid and reducing outages.
House calendar keeps vetoed DEI, guns and immigration bills in play
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina House kept several vetoed bills on its calendar Thursday, setting up the possibility of override votes on measures dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion programs, concealed carry and immigration enforcement.
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Several state government, legislative and agency items remain worth watching this week, including election system modernization, proposed election rule changes, unemployment data, disaster recovery funding, prison operations and education leadership changes. The following items were identified from official North Carolina government and legislative sources.
Attorney General sues federal education department over health care training loan rule
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a rule his office says would reduce federal borrowing access for students pursuing several health care graduate degrees.
Stein administration releases four-year economic development plan for North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce have released a new four-year economic development plan that ties the state’s growth strategy to infrastructure, workforce development, housing, child care, health care and rural competitiveness.