Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf and Attorney General William Barr seeking additional information on North Carolina sanctuary jurisdictions like Mecklenburg County that continue to not only refuse to honor U.S
It’s been over six years since a U.S. Supreme Court decision limited Camp Lejeune water contamination victims from taking legal action due to North Carolina’s statute of repose barring individuals from suing more than 10 years after exposure; however, a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tomorrow at 3:45 p.m., U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will meet with Associate Justice Nominee for the United States Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. WHO: U.S. Senator Thom T
Crackdown on abusive debt collectors who use illegal scare tactics North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey , along with the Federal Trade Commission and more than 50 federal and state law enforcement partners, announced today a nationwide law enforcement initiative to prot
RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery delivered an extra $27 million to the state last week, boosting the amount of money available to help build new schools. The extra money comes from higher than expected earnings by the Education Lottery in fiscal year 2020. The lottery raised $729 million
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Last week, Governor Roy Cooper appointed two new District Court Judges to serve Guilford and Wake counties. “I am confident these leaders will preside with honor as they continue to serve their communities. I admire their dedication and willingness to serve on the bench,” said
by Lindsay Marchello and Rick Henderson, Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Illegally moving the goalposts. Intentionally violating North Carolinians’ civil rights. They’re the upshot of federal lawsuits filed separately on Saturday, Sept. 26, by Republican leaders in the N.C. Gen
RALEIGH – To be open and transparent and to comply with Session Law 2019-251 of the N.C. General Assembly, the N.C. Department of Transportation will issue a news release each Friday publishing the weekly “ NCDOT Cash Watch Numbers” report , which is a snapshot of NCDOT expenditures. For hol
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today it will provide additional benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to help families purchase food for children whose access to free and reduced-priced meals at school has b
RALEIGH -- Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is pleased that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has agreed to financially help consumers who may be in economic need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state’s largest health insurer announced today it will issue $200 mill
RALEIGH – The following are highlights from last week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now , the department
RALEIGH — NC Medicaid beneficiaries on the NC Innovations Waiver who are attending school virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency can now receive waiver support during remote learning. The NC Department of Health and Human Services requested a waiver from the Centers for Medicare an
