Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Congress passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Defense Appropriations Act.
Senator Budd Releases Statement After Voting to Support Appropriations Package
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) issued the following statement after casting his vote to pass the five-bill appropriations minibus and a two-week continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
North Carolina Named 2025 State of the Year for Economic Development
Raleigh, N.C. - North Carolina has been named 2025 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine, recognizing the state’s strong business climate and continued success in attracting investment and creating jobs in communities statewide.
Stein shares developments on state response to past weekend snowstorm
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein shared developments on the state’s response to this past weekend’s snowstorm.
John Hood: Keep Recent Economic News in Perspective
RALEIGH — Here are three stories about North Carolina’s economy that made headlines last week — each undeniably newsworthy and yet each requiring more information to put in proper historical context.
Governor Stein Highlights Successful Community-Based Crisis and Mental Health Services
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein visited RHA Health Services’ Alamance County Behavioral Health Center in Burlington to host a roundtable discussion with community leaders highlighting the critical role that crisis and mental health services play in keeping North Carolinians healthy and safe. The Alamance Center is a partnership of county, state, and local management entities (LMEs) that supports individuals with developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and other behavioral health needs.
John Hood: Swing Voters Aren’t Necessarily Ticket-Splitters
RALEIGH — Like it or not, the 2026 election cycle is in full swing. For North Carolina’s March 3 primary, voters are already mailing in absentee ballots to help determine party nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the state legislature, state courts, and many local offices. The deadline for registering to vote in the primary is February 6. Early in-person voting begins on February 12 and lasts until February 28.
Debt Affordability Advisory Committee Adopts Report Updating the State's Borrowing Capacity
(Raleigh, N.C.) – The state’s Debt Affordability Advisory Committee (DAAC) voted today to approve a study that concluded the state has sufficient debt capacity to borrow nearly $2 billion in each of the next 10 years for capital projects and $155 million annually for transportation projects.
Roy Cooper backs conditions on Homeland Security funding after Minnesota shootings
Former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks during a roundtable about health care costs and Medicaid at Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)
Tax Cuts Stacked to the Benefit of Wealthy, Corporations
In a presentation from the North Carolina Budget and Tax Center, Executive Director Alexandra Forter Sirota shared how North Carolina’s income and corporate tax policies are stacked in favor of the wealthiest while leaving the rest of the state on the hook.
Time to Rein in the College Athletics Spending Spree
As a state senator representing the hardworking people of North Carolina, I've always believed in the value of college sports. It’s brought pride to our communities, boosted our economy, and enriched the educational experience at our universities. From the roar of the crowd at Appalachian State when they slay a football giant to the excitement of basketball in Wilmington, athletics have been a unifying force.
Op ed: Now is the Time for North Carolina to Lead in Medical Innovation
In this era of medical innovation, some of the most powerful technologies aren’t new drugs or devices, but new tests. Advanced diagnostics are becoming personalized – like biomarker tests, which analyze patients down to the molecular level and enable clinicians to personalize each person’s treatment plan.
Gov. Stein Marks Roe Anniversary, Vows to Veto Further Abortion Restrictions
Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade:
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
GOP State Board of Elections Flouts State Law
State Auditor Dave Boliek’s Republican-led State Board of Elections decided yesterday to disregard state law and override a bipartisan decision made by Wilson County’s Board of Elections.
Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm. On Thursday, January 22, at 11:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media briefing to provide updates on the status of storm preparations. He will be joined by NC Department of Public Safety Secretary Jeff Smythe, NC Department of Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson, NC Emergency Management Director Will Ray, NC State Highway Patrol Colonel Freddy Johnson, and NC National Guard Major General Todd Hunt.
Stein joins bipartisan governors to address PJM electricity costs
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein reaffirmed his commitment to keeping electricity costs down. He joined a bipartisan group of governors, along with the Department of Energy and National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), in signing a Statement of Principles regarding the PJM electricity market, which covers parts of northeastern North Carolina.
Senator Budd Leads Legislation Banning Foreign Violators of Religious Freedom from Obtaining U.S. Visas
Washington, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by restricting the issuance of visas to individuals who have directed, authorized, significantly supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom. The bill would additionally amend the INA to expand visa ineligibility to terrorist or non-state actors responsible for violations of religious freedom, in addition to foreign government officials responsible for the persecution of religious groups.
Tariffs could wipe out nearly a third of NC farm income, new report says
Retaliatory tariffs could have harsh economic consequences for North Carolina’s agricultural sector, according to a new report from the John Locke Foundation.
Amid protests, NC elections board rejects campus voting sites and Sunday voting in several counties
NC A&T State University students packed the North Carolina State Board of Elections meeting in Raleigh to support an early voting site on their campus for the upcoming primaries.