Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 86 of North Carolina’s counties in June 2023, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in nine. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.4 percent while Swain County had the lowest at 2.7 percent.
Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement as the North Carolina General Assembly fails to pass a budget for North Carolina that will ensure our communities can grow and thrive.
A resolution introduced by Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was adopted at the National Association of Counties (NaCo) annual conference in Travis County, TX on Monday, July 24, 2023. The resolution, which was adopted for the second consecutive year, puts Counties on record as advocating for a more streamlined FEMA individual assistance process.
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees today approved, for the sixth straight year, no premium rate increases for State Health Plan active members for the 2024 benefit year, which begins January 1, 2024.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress!
Former Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, the longest-serving commissioner in North Carolina history, has endorsed Luke Farley to be the next Labor Commissioner.
Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Commerce and several of its state partners provided updates on the state’s economic development strategic plan during a virtual First in Talent Town Hall today. The 2023 annual economic performance evaluation report noted that the Commerce department has made progress on 32 of the 44 tactics in the plan since launching in 2021.
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced the bipartisan Strong Communities Act of 2023 to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing enforcement officials to work in the communities where they live.
Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement as another week goes by without the North Carolina General Assembly passing a budget for the state.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed two of Congresswoman Deborah Ross’ (NC-02) amendments to support North Carolina veterans as part of H.R. 4366 - the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024.
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Nonrestrictive Offshore Wind (NOW) Act with Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14).
Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed House Bill 219. Though we support House Bill 219, Gov. Cooper is of course free to make whichever policy choices he desires.
