Vetoed public-camping and drug-free-zone bill placed on Aug. 4 House calendar
A vetoed North Carolina bill addressing public camping and drug offenses near homeless-service facilities has been placed on the state House calendar for Aug. 4.
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NC lawmakers reconvene with veto, election and budget-related matters eligible
North Carolina lawmakers returned Monday under a July adjournment resolution that limits eligible matters to categories including budget-related bills, veto overrides, election laws, appointments and conference reports.
NC lawmakers return as courts, utilities and education items move statewide
North Carolina lawmakers returned to Raleigh Monday as state court, utility, education and Industrial Commission items moved across official channels.
North Carolina names first chief judge for new Complex Family Financial Court
North Carolina’s Judicial Branch has appointed Marcia H. “Marci” Armstrong as the first chief judge for the new Complex Family Financial Court program.
Stein highlights public safety in budget
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein joined law enforcement officials and specialized units including the Selective Enforcement Unit and K-9 teams at Raleigh Police Department’s Special Operations Division to highlight the state budget’s investments in public safety, including the largest pay raises to law enforcement in recent state history.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
NC lawmakers return Monday. The Utilities Commission also has hearings scheduled on Duke Energy Carolinas’ rate case and a proposed South Carolina natural-gas plant.
NC leaders seek enforceable Duke Energy commitment on data-center costs
Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson want Duke Energy’s voluntary federal data-center pledge incorporated into enforceable North Carolina utility requirements.
OP-ED: R. Lee Currie, Jr.: NC lawmakers are leading one of the few bipartisan public health reforms happening in Washington.
North Carolina has long been at the center of America's tobacco story. Today, members of our congressional delegation are helping lead an important new chapter—one focused on reducing the harm caused by smoking and ensuring adult tobacco users have access to scientifically reviewed alternatives.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Today’s briefs include DEQ water-quality notifications, the next NCGA calendar date, June labor-market figures and statewide school nutrition workshops.
North Carolina enacts farmland and military land ownership restrictions
Session Law 2026-54 restricts certain adversarial foreign parties from acquiring agricultural land or property within 50 miles of military installations.
NCDHHS launches statewide traumatic brain injury action plan
NCDHHS says its new traumatic brain injury plan will expand screening, support and prevention efforts through 2029.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
Wednesday’s briefs include cyclosporiasis updates, a health-cost commission meeting, legislative calendar items and state appointments.