RALEIGH - North Carolina has activated portions of its emergency response team and pre-positioned rescue assets as Isaias threatens flooding, gusty winds and severe weather across the state.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking the FAA to protect emergency responder drone use as it develops no-fly-zone rules.
The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge to the state law prohibiting people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms.
A new North Carolina law changes crime victim compensation and gives emergency officials more authority to transfer disaster equipment.
Senate Bill 355 became Session Law 2026-44 on July 8, making statewide changes involving adult correction, probation, prison security and monitoring.
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.
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills into law addressing gang activity, involuntary commitment, housing development rules, stormwater incentives and state government employment.
House Bill 437, dealing with drug-free zones near homeless service facilities and unauthorized public camping, was presented to the governor July 2.
House Bill 1104, dealing with involuntary commitment, court capacity proceedings and public safety, was ordered enrolled July 1.
House Bill 83, a statewide bill involving minors and human trafficking, was presented to Gov. Josh Stein on June 25.
Senate Bill 50, titled “Freedom to Carry NC,” was listed under unfinished business on the North Carolina House calendar for June 25.
North Carolina lawmakers return to session Wednesday with bills on election law, public safety, coastal regulation, wildlife and adult correction scheduled in key Rules committees.
