Governor Stein Announces Superior Court Appointment
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:
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Bottom Line with Brad: Cryptocurrency
I bet each of you reading this has a piece of paper that you are certain is worth something. It’s about two and half inches wide and 6 inches long and is made of a cotton and linen blend. It’s green and has all sorts of symbols on it that probably need a lot of explanation.
Governor Stein Hosts Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, Highlights Strong Economic Relationship
(RALEIGH) Yesterday Governor Josh Stein hosted the Australian Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, and highlighted the strong relationship between North Carolina and Australia.
Op-Ed: HB925 Protects Consumers and the Marketplace— Without Confusing It with Litigation Financing
The North Carolina General Assembly is considering two very different approaches to the issue of money and the courts. House Bill 315 would ban litigation financing in its entirety. House Bill 925, the Consumers in Crisis Protection Act, would instead regulate consumer legal funding with strong safeguards for families and businesses.
John Hood: Border Control Sets Stage for Reform
RALEIGH — Over the first six months of the Trump administration, the United States has experienced a dramatic decline in illegal border crossings. In June, reported the Department of Homeland Security, there were just 25,243 apprehensions or expulsions — the lowest such number in reported history.
Governor Stein Provides His First NC Strong Update
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein held the first NC Strong Update, updating the public on the progress the state has made to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), create jobs, achieve educational excellence in public schools, and ensure preparedness before natural disasters strike.
Governor Stein Announces Executive Order on AI
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced an Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure North Carolina’s leadership in AI literacy, governance, and deployment. The executive order establishes an AI Leadership Council, an AI Accelerator within the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT), and AI Oversight Teams within each state agency. The council will be chaired by Secretary of Information Technology Teena Piccione and Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley.
Op-Ed: Why Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Put School Leaders in an Impossible Position
Growing up, there was a period when my family relied on food stamps to survive. At the time I admittedly felt some embarrassment about that fact, yet I found a way to use the foundation provided by that public assistance to achieve several important goals in life.
John Hood: Tales of Adventure Engage Young Readers
RALEIGH — I am not much of a weeper. But a recent survey of American schoolchildren is testing my stoic disposition. Only 36% of 13-year-olds say they read for fun at least once a week. Back in 1984, the year I graduated high school, 70% did so.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Renew NC Completes Repairs on First Home for Single-Family Housing Program
(RALEIGH) Renew NC, North Carolina’s long-term disaster recovery effort, today finished making storm-related repairs to the first home approved for assistance through the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program (SFHP). Renew NC is funded by a federal Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Continues Efforts to Protect Children from Deepfake Pornography and AI Chatbots
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson took two actions this week to protect children from deepfake pornography and AI chatbots that engage in inappropriate conduct with underage users. Protecting children online is a major priority for Attorney General Jackson.