Wake County restaurant owner charged in state tax cases
A Wake County restaurant owner has been charged with six counts of embezzlement of state property in tax cases tied to two restaurant entities, according to the N.C. Department of Revenue.
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Stein asks Congress for more than $10 billion for Helene recovery
Gov. Josh Stein asked members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation to support more than $10 billion in additional federal funding for western North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene recovery.
North Carolina launches summer electrical academies at 12 community colleges
North Carolina is launching 12 summer electrical academies at community colleges to train 220 students for electrical careers through coursework, credentials and pre-apprenticeships.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
North Carolina state agencies and lawmakers have several items moving this morning, including a public comment period on an air permit revision in Davidson County, a nuisance abatement case in Wilson, a state committee meeting tied to agriculture and military land-use coordination, and legislative committee activity at the General Assembly.
State Health Plan board approves strategic plan, Medicare Advantage benefits
The State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved a 2026-2032 strategic plan and 2027 Medicare Advantage benefits.
Local Government Commission approves financing requests across North Carolina
The Local Government Commission approved financing requests for projects across North Carolina, including arena upgrades, schools, water and sewer projects, housing and county facilities.
NCDHHS awards $10 million to strengthen EMS workforce in rural health program
Excerpt: NCDHHS will provide $10 million to 39 EMS agencies through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program.
Stein, Commerce secretary promote North Carolina investment ties in Switzerland, Germany
Gov. Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley traveled to Switzerland and Germany to promote North Carolina for business investment and tourism.
NC Community College System joins national effort to expand electrical workforce training
The NC Community College System is joining a national Careers Electric coalition intended to expand electrical workforce training.
NCDEQ opens public comment on Egger air permit revision in Davidson County
NCDEQ is accepting public comments through July 9 on proposed air permit revisions for the Egger-Lexington Particleboard Plant in Davidson County.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
RALEIGH — North Carolina agencies and lawmakers released several statewide government updates for Wednesday, June 10, including a state environmental lawsuit, a full legislative committee calendar and public comment opportunities on environmental permitting.
DEQ opens comment period on ATI Specialty Materials air permit in Union County
Excerpt: State regulators are accepting public comments through July 6 on a draft air permit for ATI Specialty Materials’ Bakers Plant in Monroe.