North Carolina takes financial control of Ronda and Rowland
RALEIGH - North Carolina's Local Government Commission voted to take financial control of Ronda and Rowland after state officials said both towns remained in serious fiscal trouble.
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Atrium agreement expands State Health Plan access for 2027
Twelve Atrium Health hospitals and associated clinics will enter the State Health Plan’s Access tier beginning Jan. 1.
LGC expands financial-oversight standards to larger local governments
North Carolina’s Local Government Commission will apply its financial-oversight criteria more consistently to larger governments, including Cary, Greensboro, Rocky Mount and Zebulon.
LGC Takes Action to Address Two Financially Troubled North Carolina Towns
The Local Government Commission (LGC) approved Resolutions of Notice and Warning for the towns of Ronda (Wilkes County) and Rowland (Robeson County) following persistent financial management and statutory compliance concerns.
NC Investment Authority reports more than $219 billion under management
North Carolina’s investment authority reported more than $219 billion under management, including $150 billion in state retirement assets.
State Health Plan and Atrium dispute 2027 provider-network decision
The State Health Plan says Atrium Health did not participate in its preferred-network contracting process, but discussions may continue before the 2027 network takes effect.
Duke Health joins new State Health Plan provider tier
Duke Health will join the State Health Plan’s new Access Provider tier in 2027, maintaining current or lower member costs for care through the health system.
NC State Health Plan approves Blue Cross contracts and 2027 benefit changes
North Carolina's State Health Plan approved Blue Cross NC contracts, preferred provider agreements and new 2027 benefit and network changes.
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.
Statement from Justice Riggs on Court of Appeals Decision
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Justice Allison Riggs released the following statement on the Court of Appeals’ decision to disenfranchise voters:
State Treasurer Brad Briner Launches Financial Literacy Initiative Close to His Heart
State Treasurer Brad Briner sees his role as North Carolina’s chief financial officer and official banker as the ideal platform to help raise the public’s knowledge about the links between smart money management and financial success.
Governor’s proposed budget does not fully fund state retirement system
(Raleigh, N.C.) — State Treasurer Brad Briner is responding to the budget proposal put forward by Gov. Josh Stein today: