North Carolina to receive up to $645 million in Meta child-safety settlement
North Carolina is slated to receive at least $451 million, and up to $645 million, under a multistate Meta settlement announced by Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
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VolunteerNC Awarded More Than $13.2 Million in AmeriCorps Funding to Support Service Programs Across the State
(RALEIGH) Today VolunteerNC announced that its AmeriCorps NC program received more than $13.2 million in funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.
Stein vetoes bill giving chief justice suspension power over trial judges
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 377, saying it would threaten judicial independence by giving the chief justice suspension power over trial judges.
Stein vetoes election bill changing early voting, ballot challenges
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, an election bill affecting early voting, ballot challenges and election oversight.
Budget technical corrections bill presented to governor
House Bill 268, a budget technical corrections measure, was presented to Gov. Josh Stein on Friday after ratification.
NC leaders seek enforceable Duke Energy commitment on data-center costs
Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson want Duke Energy’s voluntary federal data-center pledge incorporated into enforceable North Carolina utility requirements.
North Carolina Supreme Court case challenges state ban on firearm possession by felons
The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge to the state law prohibiting people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms.
Stein vetoes homeless-service zones and public camping bill
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 437, which would have increased penalties for certain drug crimes near homeless-service facilities and restricted unauthorized camping on public property.
Stein signs 2026 state budget into law
Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law July 7, enacting North Carolina’s 2026 state budget and signing a related budget technical corrections bill.
State budget bill sent to governor after final legislative votes
Senate Bill 257, the 2026 Appropriations Act, was ratified and presented to Gov. Josh Stein on July 2 after final legislative votes.
Stein creates health care affordability commission
Gov. Josh Stein has created a Health Care Affordability Commission to develop recommendations on health care costs, transparency, competition, workforce shortages and rural affordability.
Stein highlights state clean water investments as PFAS concerns continue
Gov. Josh Stein and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson highlighted state investments in clean water infrastructure and PFAS response during a Wilmington visit.