After eight years as state treasurer of North Carolina — and prior public-service roles as school-board member, assistant commerce secretary, and four-term state legislator — Dale Folwell is running for governor in 2024.
Attorney General Stein urges court to protect medication abortion access
Attorney General Josh Stein this week urged a federal court to make clear that states cannot second guess the Food and Drug Administration and impose unnecessary restrictions on women’s access to medication abortion.
Governor Cooper Announces Eight Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 120 New Jobs and over $365 Million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved eight grant requests to local governments totaling $1,465,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 270 jobs, 150 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $365.6 million in private investment.
Attorney General Josh Stein Appeals Duke Energy Rate Increase
Attorney General Josh Stein today appealed the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s decision to grant a rate increase to Duke Energy Carolinas.
Ross, Foushee, and Nickel Announce $12 Million in Federal Funding for Raleigh-Durham International Airport
U.S. Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced $12 million in federal funding awarded to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the FY 2024 Airport Terminal Program, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
John Hood: When Investing in Yourself, Diversify
Diversify your portfolio. That’s excellent investment advice — but it applies to many more situations than you might think.
Governor Cooper Hosts Veterans Roundtable on Supporting Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life
Governor Roy Cooper hosted a veterans roundtable discussion focused on supporting North Carolina’s veterans during the transition to civilian life and beyond.
John Hood: Six Republicans want to be Auditor
The former state auditor of North Carolina, Beth Wood, never lost an election. She clinched the Democratic primary for the elected office in 2008, defeated a Republican incumbent that fall, and then won reelection in 2012, 2016, and 2020.
Governor Cooper Announces Superior Court Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper appointed Ricardo Jensen to serve as a Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 5, comprised of New Hanover and Pender Counties. Jensen will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Phyllis Gorham.
Op-Ed: New Bill Aims to Expand Non-Opioid Options for Seniors
Combating the opioid epidemic continues to be a personal fight for me, even before I was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. As a registered pharmacist for 40 years, I experienced the firsthand effects of the opioid epidemic and the devastating impact it has on families. Now, as a member of the state legislature, I work tirelessly on legislation to combat this crisis that continues to claim too many victims.
Sen. Berger Announces New GovOps Director
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced the hiring of Clark J. Chapin as the new director of the Senate majority staff of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.
John Hood: Insurance Commissioner Seeks Third Term
If incumbent Mike Causey wins the Republican nod for insurance commissioner in March, it’ll be his seventh nomination. That will break the current record of six nominations for insurance commissioner — a record currently shared by Causey and the late Jim Long, a Democrat.
North Carolina's December County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in December 2023, increased in three, and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.9 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
John Hood: Don't subsidize new baseball team
Will North Carolina snag one of two new Major League Baseball franchises? That’s what Gov. Roy Cooper, Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, and other civic and business leaders are hoping. They’re prepping a bid for a team to be based either in Raleigh or Charlotte. As soon as MLB announces its process and timeline, they’ll try to make their Carolina baseball dream a reality.
Republicans Urge Governor Cooper to Take Significant Action to Address Border Crisis
NC House Republicans held a press conference to address the US border crisis and its impact on North Carolina. House Republicans also shared a letter signed by all 72 NC House Republicans, urging Governor Cooper to take more significant action on behalf of our state.
Senate Republicans Send Letter to President Biden on Texas Border Emergency
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate sent a letter to President Biden regarding his obstruction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's ability to guard the southern border. See the full letter below:
Governor Cooper Issues Historic Executive Order Directing Whole-of-Government Coordination to Improve Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated People in North Carolina
Governor Cooper Issues Historic Executive Order Directing Whole-of-Government Coordination to Improve Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated People in North Carolina.
John Hood: Superintendent Races Draw Five Candidates
Of the 10 executive offices that make up North Carolina’s Council of State, half will be open seats in the 2024 elections. That is, there’ll be no incumbents. The politicians currently in those offices are leaving, either to retire or to run for something else.
Murphy Leads Colleagues in Urging NC Dept. of Insurance Commissioner to Reject Homeowner Insurance Rate Hikes
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. led his colleagues in urging North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to reject the proposed increase in homeowner insurance rates recommended by the North Carolina Rate Bureau.
Murphy on Successful 3rd Annual WATERS Summit
Congressman Greg Murphy hosted the 3rd Annual Water Adaptations to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit alongside Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07).