North Carolina Launches New Initiative for Autonomous Transportation
The N.C. Department of Transportation is moving transportation innovation forward today with the launch of its newest initiative, Advance Mobility NC.
News and Opinion
John Hood: Courts Do Have Role in Redistricting
When the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its latest redistricting decision on April 28, both angry Democrats and triumphant Republicans declared that the court had removed itself from any oversight of the state’s electoral districts.
Attorney General Josh Stein Raises Concerns about North Carolina Youths’ Mental Health
Attorney General Josh Stein hosted a forum on Monday about the threats to young people’s mental health and well-being. The event in Charlotte included panels about online safety and youth substance misuse.
N.C. Visitor Spending Soars 15 Percent in 2022
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state. The previous record of $29.22 billion was set in pre-pandemic 2019.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Most recent updates from Eastern NC and Washington D.C.
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!
John Hood: Give Nurses More Freedom to Practice
In North Carolina, Medicaid expansion is a foregone conclusion. The General Assembly approved the necessary legislation. Gov. Roy Cooper signed it. While expansion is contingent on the passage of a state budget, no one doubts that’ll happen. So, the governor finally secured his highest legislative priority.
Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Nominations
Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations to boards and commissions.
Governor Cooper Declines to Sign One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper declined to sign one bill into law:
Treasurer Folwell Expresses Support for House Bill 201
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, announced today his support for House Bill 201, the Retirement Administrative Changes Act. The bill makes administrative and conforming changes to the retirement systems. Of particular importance to the Retirement Systems Division (RSD) is the ability to negotiate recoupment of overpayments with plan beneficiaries.
Blue Cross NC fast tracks bill to create holding company
Following a series of meetings with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC CEO Dr. Tunde Sotunde, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says he still opposes House Bill 346.
TurboTax Owner to Pay $4.5 Million to 150,000 NC Consumers in Settlement
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that 150,074 North Carolinians who were tricked into paying for free tax services by TurboTax will begin receiving checks from TurboTax’s owner, Intuit.
John Hood: Strike a better balance on housing
The North Carolina General Assembly is bustling with activity. Lawmakers are considering a dramatic increase in parental control over the education of their children, major changes in school governance and the structure of state government, pro-consumer reforms of the state’s energy policies, an acceleration of pro-growth tax cuts, huge investments in public buildings and infrastructure, tighter restrictions on abortion, and dozens of other high-profile measures.