RALEIGH — It’s not the biggest threat to public safety, I admit, but panhandling along and often on North Carolina roadways is illegal, dangerous, counterproductive — and commonplace.
Governor Stein Forms Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force, Continues Office of Violence Prevention
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The Governor announced the continuation of the Office of Violence Protection and the establishment of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force within the Governor’s Crime Commission.
Senator Berger Announces Interim Committee Appointments
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced the appointments to interim committees for the 2025-26 legislative session.
Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Erin
Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast. On Wednesday, August 20, at 10:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media briefing to provide updates on the status of the storm.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and bipartisan attorneys general support veteran wounded in Afghanistan
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of 20 attorneys general filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in support of a veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan as a result of a private contractor’s negligence.
NC state employee and teacher reps say health insurance increases will hurt worker retention
The board overseeing the health insurance plan for North Carolina workers and retirees voted Friday to raise most enrollees’ premiums to help cover a deficit that has grown to $507 million this year.
North Carolina to cut Medicaid rates by 3% across all providers in October
Inpatient services and autism treatment will see cuts of up to 10%, while coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss will cease.
North Carolina State Health Plan Premiums Finalized for 2026
The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees met today to set premiums for 2026. State Health Plan members include teachers, state employees and retirees. This is the final step in the three-pronged effort to provide financial stability as the Plan faces a half a billion-dollar deficit.
Op-ed: North Carolina Needs a New Tool in the Fight Against Cancer
Each year, nearly 70,000 North Carolinians receive the devastating news that they have cancer. In rural communities, where access to preventive care and cancer screenings is comparatively limited, diagnoses are often made later, when the disease is harder to treat and more costly. The burden of cancer is alarmingly high in our state, and it's hitting rural families hardest.
John Hood: Democrats Will Soon Fall to Third Place
RALEIGH — The likely Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s Senate race next year, former Gov. Roy Cooper, led likely Republican nominee Michael Whatley by six points in the first independent poll commissioned after the two men announced their campaigns last month.
Budd Applauds $409.4 Million EPA Award to North Carolina to Rebuild, Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recent allocation of $409.4 million to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for public water systems. This funding will improve local drinking water utility infrastructure so systems across the state are better equipped to withstand natural disasters.
NC General Assembly confirms statewide appointments to boards and commissions
The North Carolina General Assembly has confirmed hundreds of appointments to boards and commissions across the state. The selections include leadership roles in education, transportation, public safety, and economic development.
John Hood: Germans Played Role in Carolina Revolt
RALEIGH — As Americans continue to celebrate our country’s semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the war for American independence — I will continue to highlight the pivotal role that North Carolinians played in these historic events.
Ideas for helping NC child care industry are solidifying, but a top suggestion faces headwinds
Halee Hartley is the owner of a preschool with three locations in Boone and has a master’s degree in educational psychology. Kid Cove does not bring in enough money for Harley to pay herself a salary, so she works a second job as a property manager.
Auditor recommends splitting off North Carolina DMV from Department of Transportation
North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek called for the separation of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles from the Department of Transportation in an audit report released Monday.
Governor Stein Takes Action on Three Bills
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein signed two bills into law and vetoed one bill.
Op-ed: North Carolina’s Hospitals Are Feeling the Heat In More Ways Than One
Just a few weeks ago, WakeMed in Raleigh reported a surge in heat-related emergency cases, including three children. They weren’t alone. Hospitals across North Carolina have been overwhelmed this summer, not just by record temperatures, but by the growing pressure to do more with less.
Governor Stein Underscores Commitment to Supporting Military Families, Joins Blue Star Families’ “Do Your Part” Initiative
(RALEIGH) Today at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina is becoming a Do Your Part State, a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. Recognizing that community support for military families is crucial to military recruiting and readiness, this initiative helps states identify, prioritize, and implement the most effective policies and programs to support military families.
Budd Joins Britt, Colleagues in Effort to Ban Noncitizens from Voting in D.C. Elections
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and 20 other Republican senators in introducing legislation that would ban noncitizens from voting in elections held in Washington, D.C.
N.C. Schools Issue Bonds in N.C. Thanks to Policy Change
An effort to keep state dollars in North Carolina came to fruition today at the N.C. Capital Facilities Finance Agency (NCCFFA) meeting. This group, chaired by State Treasurer Brad Briner, adopted new guidelines earlier this year aimed at making it easier for nonprofit institutions, particularly schools, to issue bonds in North Carolina. Today, two schools used the flexibility afforded by that policy change to bring projects before the NCCFFA and the Local Government Commission.