North Carolina is slated to receive at least $451 million, and up to $645 million, under a multistate Meta settlement announced by Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include election data modernization, a campaign finance leadership change and state supplemental retirement plan fee findings.
Fourth Circuit sides with Cooper, Democrats in campaign ad rate dispute
The Fourth Circuit ruled for Roy Cooper and other Democratic candidates in a dispute over FCC guidance on coordinated political ad rates.
State elections board selects vendor for campaign finance system
The State Board of Elections selected ReFrame Solutions for a $2.2 million contract to modernize North Carolina’s campaign finance reporting system.
Online judicial voter guide goes live for 2026 election
North Carolina’s 2026 Judicial Voter Guide is online, but the State Board says no full printed guide will be mailed because the guide fund is depleted.
State election rules head to Rules Review Commission
North Carolina election rules covering absentee ballots, voter ID, recounts and voting-site procedures are scheduled for review by the state Rules Review Commission this week.
Sen. Bobby Hanig resigns from North Carolina Senate
State Sen. Bobby Hanig, R-Currituck, resigned Aug. 24, creating a vacancy in northeastern North Carolina’s Senate District 1.
State elections board takes up candidate name ruling, early voting disputes
The State Board of Elections took up early voting disputes, ballot-name questions and county board complaints at its Aug. 20 meeting.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include an election data systems meeting and a state community supervision leadership change.
State retirement board told supplemental plans pay lower fees than peers
North Carolina’s supplemental retirement plans have lower fees than comparable public plans, consultants told state trustees.
Marine Fisheries Commission weighs coastal habitat plan amendment
A draft coastal habitat plan amendment could lead to new rulemaking on fish habitat protections, water clarity and strategic habitat areas.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include new district court appointments, state budget education provisions and a campaign finance leadership change at the State Board of Elections.
Trial begins in North Carolina-backed case against Meta
Opening arguments began in a multistate case in which North Carolina and other states accuse Meta of designing addictive platforms for children and misleading the public.
Newby completes appointments to new Complex Family Financial Court
Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Johnathan Rhyne as the third judge for North Carolina’s new Complex Family Financial Court program.
Some North Carolinians to receive payments from Google Play antitrust settlement
Some North Carolina consumers are expected to receive payments from a $700 million Google Play Store antitrust settlement.
State elections board selects vendor for campaign finance reporting overhaul
The State Board of Elections selected ReFrame Solutions for a $2.2 million contract to modernize North Carolina’s campaign finance reporting system.
State Board settles disputed early-voting plans in 20 North Carolina counties
The N.C. State Board of Elections resolved disputed early-voting plans Thursday for 20 counties where local election boards were unable to reach unanimous agreements over voting locations, weekend schedules and other details of the November general election.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include a judicial appointment, a flood resilience strategy and a Coastal Resources Commission meeting.
What to know about NCDHHS’ Medicaid rule-change town hall
NCDHHS will hold a Spanish-language town hall Aug. 25 on upcoming NC Medicaid rule changes.
State Board selects vendor for campaign finance system replacement
The State Board of Elections selected ReFrame Solutions for a $2.2 million campaign finance reporting system replacement.