Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include the General Assembly’s post-August calendar, a pending hemp regulation bill and a State Board of Elections meeting on November voting plans.
News and Opinion
State elections administration bill ordered enrolled
House Bill 834, a state elections administration bill, was ordered enrolled after a House concurrence vote Tuesday.
Regulatory reform package heads toward final action after House vote
Lawmakers adopted the final conference report for Senate Bill 445, a broad regulatory reform package affecting multiple statewide policy areas.
Broad North Carolina court changes bill ordered enrolled
A broad courts bill was ordered enrolled after final conference report votes in the House and Senate.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
New appointments will reshape North Carolina Lottery Commission leadership, while DEQ has opened electronic filing for Title V air-quality permits.
NC joins proposed $400 million generic-drug settlement
North Carolina has joined a proposed $400 million settlement with Sandoz over allegations involving prices and competition for generic prescription drugs.
NC commission approves more than $814 million in public financing
The Local Government Commission approved more than $814 million in financing for infrastructure, PFAS treatment, schools, public safety facilities and housing.
Jackson joins lawsuit challenging new federal tariffs
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined officials from more than 20 states in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s latest round of tariffs.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include student safety, marine fisheries rulemaking and the state constitution’s 250th anniversary.
June unemployment rose in 39 North Carolina counties
North Carolina unemployment rates rose in 39 counties in June, while 96 counties had lower rates than a year earlier.
NCDHHS reports 718 cyclosporiasis cases, launches public dashboard
NCDHHS says North Carolina has reported 718 cyclosporiasis cases and 24 hospitalizations since May 1.
House Ethics Committee recommends censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House Ethics Committee says there was substantial reason to believe Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules related to sexual harassment and hostile workplaces.