North Carolina lawmakers returned Monday under a July adjournment resolution that limits eligible matters to categories including budget-related bills, veto overrides, election laws, appointments and conference reports.
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NC lawmakers return as courts, utilities and education items move statewide
North Carolina lawmakers returned to Raleigh Monday as state court, utility, education and Industrial Commission items moved across official channels.
North Carolina names first chief judge for new Complex Family Financial Court
North Carolina’s Judicial Branch has appointed Marcia H. “Marci” Armstrong as the first chief judge for the new Complex Family Financial Court program.
Stein highlights public safety in budget
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials and specialized units including the Selective Enforcement Unit and K-9 teams at Raleigh Police Department’s Special Operations Division to highlight the state budget’s investments in public safety, including the largest pay raises to law enforcement in recent state history.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
NC lawmakers return Monday. The Utilities Commission also has hearings scheduled on Duke Energy Carolinas’ rate case and a proposed South Carolina natural-gas plant.
NC leaders seek enforceable Duke Energy commitment on data-center costs
Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson want Duke Energy’s voluntary federal data-center pledge incorporated into enforceable North Carolina utility requirements.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include DEQ water-quality notifications, the next NCGA calendar date, June labor-market figures and statewide school nutrition workshops.
North Carolina enacts farmland and military land ownership restrictions
Session Law 2026-54 restricts certain adversarial foreign parties from acquiring agricultural land or property within 50 miles of military installations.
NCDHHS launches statewide traumatic brain injury action plan
NCDHHS says its new traumatic brain injury plan will expand screening, support and prevention efforts through 2029.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Wednesday’s briefs include cyclosporiasis updates, a health-cost commission meeting, legislative calendar items and state appointments.
DEQ sets hearing on Amazon, Duke Energy air permits for data center power
DEQ will hold a July 30 public hearing on Amazon and Duke Energy draft air permits tied to power for a proposed Richmond County data center.
DEQ releases final Neuse flood strategy with 113 priority actions
DEQ’s final Neuse River Basin strategy identifies 113 priority flood resilience actions and 29 actions recommended for early consideration.
North Carolina unemployment rate falls to 3.6% in June
North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in June, below the national rate of 4.2%.
Attorney general declines to join Duke Energy rate-case settlement
Attorney General Jeff Jackson says he will not join a Duke Energy rate-case settlement that would still raise residential rates by about 9.5%.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
State election officials, health officials, education officials and environmental regulators have several statewide updates this week.
DEQ says drought continues across North Carolina
DEQ says drought conditions continue across North Carolina, with water systems in the most severe classifications advised to follow shortage response plans and report weekly water use.
State health care affordability commission holds first meeting
North Carolina’s Health Care Affordability Commission will hold its first meeting July 21 as state officials seek recommendations to reduce health care costs.
North Carolina consumers to receive more than $700,000 from Glenmark drug settlement
North Carolina consumers and state payors will receive more than $700,000 through a $29.6 million multistate settlement with Glenmark over generic drug price-fixing allegations.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Monday’s briefs include permanent absentee-voting rules, updated cyclosporiasis guidance and a warning about online freelancer scams.
NC reports $1 billion in Helene water awards, begins statewide resilience-plan update
North Carolina has awarded more than $1 billion for Helene-related water projects and is beginning an update of its statewide Risk and Resilience Plan.