A new North Carolina transportation law changes driver's license renewals, crash reports, insurance lapse notices and several statewide road rules.
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New NC law changes retirement benefits and State Health Plan coverage
A new North Carolina law changes public retirement systems, restores some veterans' service credits and expands maternity benefits for State Health Plan dependents.
NC State Health Plan approves Blue Cross contracts and 2027 benefit changes
North Carolina's State Health Plan approved Blue Cross NC contracts, preferred provider agreements and new 2027 benefit and network changes.
NC Political News Briefs
Friday’s briefs include a driver’s-license law committee meeting, election-rule deadlines and the cancellation of a legislative prison-oversight meeting.
Stein vetoes homeless-service zones and public camping bill
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 437, which would have increased penalties for certain drug crimes near homeless-service facilities and restricted unauthorized camping on public property.
NC Political News Briefs
Today’s briefs include newly chaptered session laws, absentee ballot rulemaking and statewide legislative updates.
Funeral Board and insurance licensing bill becomes law
Senate Bill 857 became Session Law 2026-48, updating state law involving the Funeral Board, funeral service licensing and Department of Insurance-related provisions.
Nonprofit corporation and charitable organization bill becomes law
House Bill 517 became Session Law 2026-52, updating state law on nonprofit corporations, charitable organization disclosures and emergency video provisions.
Home-based business bill becomes state law
House Bill 372 became Session Law 2026-51, limiting city regulation of no-impact home-based businesses and changing several HOA and condominium association rules.
Crypto kiosk consumer protection bill becomes law
House Bill 920 became Session Law 2026-45, creating new statewide rules for virtual currency kiosk operators in North Carolina.
Adult correction bill becomes North Carolina law
Senate Bill 355 became Session Law 2026-44 on July 8, making statewide changes involving adult correction, probation, prison security and monitoring.
NC Political News Briefs
Today’s briefs include the signed state budget, election law legislation, DEQ rulemaking, upcoming legislative meetings and State Board of Elections comment periods.
DEQ opens comment period on water treatment oversight rule
DEQ is accepting public comments through Aug. 31 on proposed rule changes affecting oversight of certain supplemental water treatment facilities.
Election law changes bill moves to Senate Rules
House Bill 958, a wide-ranging election law bill, remains in Senate Rules after passing the House and receiving first reading in the Senate.
Stein signs 2026 state budget into law
Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law July 7, enacting North Carolina’s 2026 state budget and signing a related budget technical corrections bill.
NC Political News Briefs
Today’s NC Political News briefs include voter registration mailing concerns, campaign finance rulemaking, absentee ballot rules and recent legislative action.
Crypto kiosk consumer protection bill sent to governor
House Bill 920, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, was ratified July 2 and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 6.
Budget technical corrections bill sent to governor
House Bill 56, the 2026 Budget Technical Corrections bill, was ratified and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 2 after final legislative votes.
Stein signs bills on law enforcement, trafficking, taxes and water systems
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills July 2 involving law enforcement retirees, human trafficking, tax changes, senior fraud protections and water and wastewater systems.
Today's NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include a state budget bill sent to the governor, voter registration mailing guidance, tax legislation, environmental rulemaking and public health heat guidance.