NC lawmakers override vetoes on immigration, DEI and education bills
North Carolina lawmakers moved Wednesday to override vetoes on bills involving immigration enforcement, DEI policies, public education, higher education and state agencies.
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Lee Currie: North Carolina Lawmakers Must Hold Hospitals Accountable
North Carolina families are tired of being told that healthcare costs are out of control while hospital systems continue operating behind a curtain of secrecy. If Republicans truly believe in transparency, accountability, and protecting taxpayers, then it is time for the General Assembly to take a hard look at waste, fraud, and abuse within our hospital systems.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 24, with several statewide bills moving through House and Senate Rules committees. These items are verified through the North Carolina General Assembly calendar and bill pages.
NC lawmakers take up election, public safety and regulatory bills as House and Senate return
North Carolina lawmakers return to session Wednesday with bills on election law, public safety, coastal regulation, wildlife and adult correction scheduled in key Rules committees.
North Carolina unemployment rate holds at 3.7% in May
North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in May, while total nonfarm employment increased by 17,400 jobs.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s NC Political News briefs include a State Board of Elections meeting, expanded Peer Warmline access and rural infrastructure grants.
NC lawmakers take up taxation, regulatory reform, AI and Medicaid bills Tuesday
North Carolina lawmakers’ June 23 calendar includes bills on taxation, regulatory reform, Medicaid, insurance, public workforce and utility revenue issues.
Governor’s School Supply Drive to collect classroom donations June 29-July 31
North Carolina’s Governor’s School Supply Drive will collect classroom materials June 29 through July 31 at all 275 SECU branches.
Stein signs six bills, including housing finance and agriculture measures
Gov. Josh Stein signed six bills Monday, including measures involving housing finance, agricultural law, worker safety and workers’ compensation.
Commissioner Jamie Caudle: Rural North Carolinians need consistent credit access
North Carolina’s rural communities are the bedrock of our state. The family farms, including my own, that make up these communities help provide the food that feeds America. But despite this work, rural North Carolina continues to struggle.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
North Carolina state agencies and boards have posted several government updates in recent days involving higher education leadership, election administration, coastal policy, mental health access and disaster recovery.
Exceptional drought expands to 10 central North Carolina counties
Parts of 10 central North Carolina counties are now in exceptional drought, while most of the state remains in extreme or severe drought, according to NCDEQ.