U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards says he will not seek reelection after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure over conduct involving two young female staffers.
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Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include the General Assembly’s post-August calendar, a pending hemp regulation bill and a State Board of Elections meeting on November voting plans.
State elections administration bill ordered enrolled
House Bill 834, a state elections administration bill, was ordered enrolled after a House concurrence vote Tuesday.
Broad North Carolina court changes bill ordered enrolled
A broad courts bill was ordered enrolled after final conference report votes in the House and Senate.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
New appointments will reshape North Carolina Lottery Commission leadership, while DEQ has opened electronic filing for Title V air-quality permits.
NC joins proposed $400 million generic-drug settlement
North Carolina has joined a proposed $400 million settlement with Sandoz over allegations involving prices and competition for generic prescription drugs.
NC commission approves more than $814 million in public financing
The Local Government Commission approved more than $814 million in financing for infrastructure, PFAS treatment, schools, public safety facilities and housing.
Jackson joins lawsuit challenging new federal tariffs
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined officials from more than 20 states in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s latest round of tariffs.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include student safety, marine fisheries rulemaking and the state constitution’s 250th anniversary.
June unemployment rose in 39 North Carolina counties
North Carolina unemployment rates rose in 39 counties in June, while 96 counties had lower rates than a year earlier.
NCDHHS reports 718 cyclosporiasis cases, launches public dashboard
NCDHHS says North Carolina has reported 718 cyclosporiasis cases and 24 hospitalizations since May 1.
House Ethics Committee recommends censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House Ethics Committee says there was substantial reason to believe Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces.
Op-Ed: Tanner Port: North Carolina Made a Promise to Veterans
Since President Lincoln, the nation has held to a single charge: to care for those who have borne the battle. In North Carolina, part of keeping that promise has always been simple and free. When a veteran files a disability claim, an accredited service officer, trained and vetted under federal law, helps prepare it at no cost. That is not charity. It is the system Congress built precisely so that no one could stand between a veteran and the benefits they earned and charge a toll to pass.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include State Board of Elections notices, campaign-finance rule comments and upcoming DEQ-related board and commission meetings.
NCDHHS forms advisory committee for rural health transformation program
NCDHHS has formed an advisory committee for a rural health initiative supported by more than $213 million in first-year federal funding.
NC auditor releases county-by-county look at odd-year election costs
A new State Auditor report says North Carolina’s 2025 municipal elections cost about $8.4 million to administer across 91 counties.
NC retirement boards approve contribution-stabilization policies
State retirement boards approved contribution-stabilization policies for pension funds serving firefighters, rescue squad workers and National Guard members.
NC House schedules vetoed public-camping and drug-free homeless service zone bill
The North Carolina House has scheduled a vetoed bill that would create drug-free homeless service zones and restrict local governments from allowing regular public camping or sleeping on public property.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
State officials join a regional anti-fraud partnership as election and environmental regulators prepare for public meetings.
North Carolina drought persists despite July rainfall
North Carolina officials say recent rain has improved drought conditions, but 70 water systems remain under mandatory restrictions.