As lawmakers in Raleigh consider a bill that would change the required hours for teens’ provisional permits, some are raising concerns.
Justice Allison Riggs: "We Won."
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, six months to the day after the November election, in a thoughtful, well-reasoned decision, the federal district court vindicated voters who have had their fundamental right to vote attacked and affirmed that the federal Constitution does not allow the changing of election rules after the election.
John Hood: Higher Costs Threaten Housing Affordability
RALEIGH — Few states are adding housing stock more quickly than our state — but far too many North Carolinians struggle to find reasonably priced residences to rent or buy.
NC House Huddle: Week of May 2nd
NC House Huddle newsletter for the week of May 2nd
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments and Nominations
Governor Josh Stein announced appointments and nominations to boards and commissions.
Governor Stein Speaks to NC Sheriffs’ Association, Outlines Budget Provisions to Keep North Carolinians Safe
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference to share his appreciation for the work they do to keep North Carolinians safe. The Governor highlighted his proposals to address staffing shortages and create a dedicated Cold Case Unit and a Fentanyl Control Unit.
Proposal to Provide Additional School Calendar Flexibility Clears NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the N.C. Senate approved a bill to provide local school districts additional flexibility to set their academic calendars and implement penalties to hold school district officials accountable if they break the law.
Op-Ed: The North Carolina Energy Security and Affordability Act is Good for Consumers
North Carolina is growing—with over 600,000 new North Carolinians moving to the Tar Heel State over the past five years. And as is almost always the case, driving that population increase is economic expansion. North Carolina is a top state for manufacturing and business, and many companies are looking to come to or expand in North Carolina, bringing with them tens of thousands of high paying jobs and further cementing the state’s status as an economic powerhouse in the South.
Treasurer Brad Briner Announces N.C. Utilities Commission Nomination
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner has nominated former N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Donald van der Vaart to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Van der Vaart is an engineer and attorney by trade, with a background in the energy and utilities sectors. He has served on the EPA’s Scientific Advisory Board and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces New Solicitor General
Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Deputy Solicitor General Nick Brod will become North Carolina’s Solicitor General on May 1, succeeding Solicitor General Ryan Park. The Solicitor General handles important, strategic litigation on behalf of the state and manages appeals in the Department of Justice’s civil cases.
Governor Stein Speaks to NC Sheriffs’ Association, Outlines Budget Provisions to Keep North Carolinians Safe
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein spoke to the NC Sheriffs’ Association at their annual spring conference to share his appreciation for the work they do to keep North Carolinians safe. The Governor highlighted his proposals to address staffing shortages and create a dedicated Cold Case Unit and a Fentanyl Control Unit.
Budd Applauds House Inclusion of Plan to Expand Workforce Pell Grants in Budget Reconciliation
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Senate lead on the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act, applauded the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for including provisions from his PELL Act in the budget reconciliation. The PELL Act was the original framework for the workforce Pell Grant expansion that the House included yesterday in its reconciliation bill, the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan.
State Auditor Boliek Files Response in Elections Board Battle
Today, State Auditor Dave Boliek filed a response in support of a petition from Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall disputing the recent Superior Court ruling blocking transfer of elections board appointments from the governor to the state auditor.
Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
Op-Ed: Community Connections: The Power of Rural Schools and Local Businesses
In rural communities, like the many we have here in North Carolina, local public schools are often community hubs, serving as places of learning as well as connection and growth. Likewise, local businesses are often important pieces of what makes a rural community what it is, making relationships between the two not just beneficial, but essential.
NC House Gives Bipartisan Approval to Legislation Cracking Down on Sanctuary Sheriffs
Raleigh, NC — Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act—strengthening public safety by requiring law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Custody Enforcement (ICE) to remove criminal illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes from our communities.
Governor Josh Stein Announces 30 More Counties to Receive High-Speed Internet
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced today more than $63 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 18,889 households and businesses in 30 counties to high-speed internet.
John Hood: Freer Places Have Happier Residents
RALEIGH — When my colleagues and I call ourselves Freedom Conservatives, it’s a pretty good tell that we believe freedom is essential to human flourishing — and that we place a high priority on conserving freedom for future generations.
Judges side with Stein in lawsuit over control of NC elections board, striking down GOP-led law
A panel of North Carolina judges struck down a new Republican-led law Wednesday that sought to move the state’s elections board under the control of the GOP state auditor — siding with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and declaring the law unconstitutional.
Trump Administration Approves Governor Stein’s Housing Recovery Action Plan for Western North Carolina
Governor Josh Stein announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help western North Carolina rebuild following Hurricane Helene. When compared to other states’ performance over the past decade, North Carolina submitted its Helene Action Plan to HUD in the shortest amount of time following a major hurricane.