NCDHHS awards $10 million to strengthen EMS workforce in rural communities
NCDHHS will provide $10 million to 39 EMS agencies to strengthen rural workforce capacity and expand behavioral health and substance use treatment access.
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Today’s NC Political News briefs
RALEIGH — North Carolina officials posted several statewide government updates in recent days, including legislative sessions scheduled for Monday, a workers’ compensation fraud warning, a white-collar crime report, an extended Opportunity Zone comment period, a wildfire mitigation program and election guidance for voters.
NC Forest Service launches wildfire mitigation program for Helene counties
The N.C. Forest Service has launched a $5.15 million wildfire mitigation program for eligible landowners in Helene-affected counties.
NC Commerce extends Opportunity Zone comment period to June 21
North Carolina has extended the public comment period for Opportunity Zone nominations to June 21.
NC report finds rise in white-collar crime from 2020 to 2024
A new state report says reported fraud, embezzlement and extortion rose in North Carolina between 2020 and 2024.
Attorney general warns of workers’ compensation fraud scheme
State officials say scammers are impersonating government and Industrial Commission officials to demand payments from workers’ compensation claimants.
North Carolina House, Senate return for June 8 sessions
The North Carolina House and Senate are scheduled to convene Monday, with House committees set to resume work Tuesday.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
RALEIGH — North Carolina agencies and lawmakers released several statewide government updates this week, including criminal tax enforcement, insurance fraud charges and an upcoming legislative calendar that includes finance, local government and property tax measures.
Commerce: April unemployment fell in 57 counties
North Carolina unemployment rates decreased in 57 counties in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce.
House committees to take up digital asset and property tax bills
House committees are scheduled to review digital asset, virtual currency kiosk and property tax reappraisal bills on June 9.
NCDHHS says Medicaid pilot reduced monthly costs
RALEIGH — A North Carolina Medicaid pilot program reduced health care costs by an average of $164 per month for participating beneficiaries, according to study results announced by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
DPI launches statewide parent advisory council
DPI has opened applications for a new statewide parent advisory council that will begin meeting quarterly in November.