John Hood: Central Planning Fails in Health Care
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North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall Announces Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery
Raleigh, NC – In one of his first acts as the newly-elected Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Speaker Destin Hall today announced the formation of the "Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery" to address the ongoing needs of communities affected by the storm.
Rep. Bell Appointed Co-Chair of Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery
Raleigh, N.C. - Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne) was appointed by Speaker Destin Hall as co-chair of the "Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery" to address the ongoing needs of communities affected by the storm.
Gabriel J. Esparza Sworn in as Secretary of NC Department of Administration
Esparza is the first Latino cabinet leader in North Carolina history In his new role as DOA Secretary, Gabriel J. Esparza will oversee government operations spanning from building construction, facility maintenance, purchasing and contracting, and state vehicles to mail services, surplus, state pr
Dr. Devdutta Sangvai Sworn in as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Devdutta “Dev” Sangvai was sworn in as the new Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Dr. Sangvai was selected by Governor Josh Stein to lead the department as the state’s 19th Secretary for Health and Human Services. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Dorothea Dix Park where the department is currently headquartered.
Senator Berger’s 2025 Opening Day Remarks
Raleigh, N.C. – A copy of Senate Leader Phil Berger's (R-Rockingham) prepared Opening Day remarks is below:
Riggs seeks swift resolution in Fourth Circuit – emphasizes that NC voters have spoken
Raleigh, NC–Today Justice Allison Riggs asked the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to expedite review and resolve with finality the merits of the claims in Griffin v. State Board of Elections.
Governor Josh Stein Announces Members of Western North Carolina Recovery Team
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced that he has hired six people who will play a key role in western North Carolina recovery efforts, including leaders of the newly-established Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and the new Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) within the Department of Commerce.
Speaker-Designate Hall Announces Incoming Staff
North Carolina Speaker-Designate Destin Hall today announced the incoming staff for the Office of the Speaker of the House.
Governor Stein’s Cabinet is Sworn In
“My cabinet secretaries are ready to hit the ground running to make North Carolina safer and stronger,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am grateful that this talented team has agreed to serve our state, and I look forward to working together to make our home state an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Senator Ted Budd Receives Committee Assignments for 119th Congress
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has received the following committee assignments for the 119th Congress:
John Hood: Post COVID scores tumble in NC
RALEIGH — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, student performance fell across much of the United States. According to a new study of 2022 math and reading scores, however, North Carolina students suffered one of the country’s biggest tumbles.