John Hood: To Make Homes More Affordable, Build!
RALEIGH — In places where the regulatory climate makes it easier to build new homes, it’s easier for people to find housing at affordable prices.
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Files $5.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Dena King filed a federal lawsuit against Benson I. Ejindu for allegedly submitting false claims to the North Carolina Medicaid program. Attorney General Jackson and U.S. Attorney King are seeking more than $5.5 million in damages plus substantial additional civil penalties.
Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt Announces Senior Staff
RALEIGH, N.C. – Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt announced senior staff hires in her office leading her work fighting for hardworking families, safer communities and stronger educational opportunities to fulfill her vision for North Carolina.
Rep. Bell Appointed House Rules Chairman
Raleigh, N.C. - On Wednesday, January 8th, after being officially sworn in and seated for the 2025-26 legislative session, Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne) was appointed by Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) to serve as the Chairman of the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.
John Hood: Central Planning Fails in Health Care
RALEIGH — We live and work in a mostly free economy — but a spate of year-end stories demonstrated a prominent exception.
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall Announces Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery
Raleigh, NC – In one of his first acts as the newly-elected Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Speaker Destin Hall today announced the formation of the "Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery" to address the ongoing needs of communities affected by the storm.
Rep. Bell Appointed Co-Chair of Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery
Raleigh, N.C. - Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne) was appointed by Speaker Destin Hall as co-chair of the "Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery" to address the ongoing needs of communities affected by the storm.
Gabriel J. Esparza Sworn in as Secretary of NC Department of Administration
Esparza is the first Latino cabinet leader in North Carolina history In his new role as DOA Secretary, Gabriel J. Esparza will oversee government operations spanning from building construction, facility maintenance, purchasing and contracting, and state vehicles to mail services, surplus, state pr
Dr. Devdutta Sangvai Sworn in as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Devdutta “Dev” Sangvai was sworn in as the new Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Dr. Sangvai was selected by Governor Josh Stein to lead the department as the state’s 19th Secretary for Health and Human Services. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Dorothea Dix Park where the department is currently headquartered.
North Carolina House Democrats Complete Leadership Team
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus has elected four whips for the 2025-26 biennium, rounding out the leadership team. The following House Democrats were elected by their peers:
Senator Berger Announces 2025-26 Biennium Committee Appointments
Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced the committee appointments for the 2025-26 legislative biennium.
Budd Sponsors Term Limits Constitutional Amendment
Washington, DC — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment for the 119th Congress, which would impose term limits on members of Congress. Under the amendment, House members would be limited to three terms, and Senators would be limited to two terms.