Attorney General Josh Stein joined a historic partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect competition and keep grocery, meat, and poultry prices affordable for North Carolinians.
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Moss withdraws from labor race, recommits to NC House re-election bid
On Wednesday, state Representative Ben Moss (R – Richmond, Moore) shared his intentions for the upcoming 2024 election:
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore Announces Retirement, Faces Lawsuit Dismissal
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, who began his record fifth term as speaker in January, has announced that he will not seek reelection. The decision was made several months ago, and Moore is currently considering his future endeavors.
Attorney General Stein, Leader Reives and House Democrats Highlight Budget Delay Impact on North Carolinians
Today, Attorney General Josh Stein, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives, Rep. Julie von Haefen and Rep. Wesley Harris highlighted the impact that the delayed State Budget is having on North Carolinians.
Governor Cooper Lets One Bill Become Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper let the following bill become law without his signature:
Rep. Jon Hardister Passes Civilian Traffic Investigators Legislation
Yesterday the NC House passed HB 140 - Civilian Traffic Investigators - by a vote of 100 to six. Rep. Jon Hardister )R-Guilford, Majority Whip) is a lead sponsor of the bill. The legislation is now heading to Governor Roy Cooper, who is expected to sign it into law.
OPINION: Earls' disturbing comments help make case for income tax cap
State government should face a limit on the amount of your income it can tax. Disturbing comments from one N.C. Supreme Court justice help explain why.
Governor Cooper statement on NC Supreme Court ruling
Governor Roy Cooper issued a statement on NC Supreme Court.
Laura Howard named General Counsel of Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Safety Secretary Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr. has named Laura Howard as DPS general counsel. Howard will begin her new position on Jan. 24. As general counsel, she will lead the DPS legal team.
Governor Cooper announces State Boards and Commissions appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced a nomination and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.
Kody H. Kinsley to take oath as NCDHHS Secretary
Kody H. Kinsley will be take his oath as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services during a brief ceremony at noon, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.
Governor Cooper signs three bills into law, vetoes three bills
"This legislation undermines North Carolina's transition to a clean energy economy that is already bringing in thousands of good paying jobs. It also wrongly strips local authority and hampers public access to information about critical infrastructure that impacts the health and well-being of North Carolinians."
Governor Cooper signs one bill into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law.
Governor Cooper announces Toyota will build company’s first North American battery plant in North Carolina
Toyota will build its first North American battery manufacturing plant for a new generation of vehicles in North Carolina, creating at least 1,750 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Toyota will invest $1.29 billion at the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite, strengthening North Carolina’s position as a leader in the nation’s growing, clean energy economy.
Secretary Mandy Cohen to step down as DHHS Secretary
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. will be stepping down from the agency after 5 years of service to the state. Governor Cooper has appointed Kody Kinsley, current NCDHHS Chief Deputy Secretary for Health and lead for COVID operations, to succeed her beginning January 1st.
Governor Cooper signs three bills into law
From House Bill 165: “If a salvage vehicle owner wants to keep the vehicle, the insurer must give the owner an owner-retained salvage form. The owner must complete the owner-retained salvage form and give it to the insurer when the insurer pays the claim.”
Family accountability and recovery court program named one of the best in the nation
The Family Accountability and Recovery Court (FARC) in Lenoir, Wayne, and Greene Counties has been selected as one of nine Rural Innovation Sites by the Rural Justice Collaborative (RJC) Advisory Council. These are the country’s most cutting edge rural justice programs that will serve as models for other communities. The RJC initiative will provide resources to enable other communities to replicate these Innovation Sites’ successes.
CON regime strikes again, rejecting proposed surgery center
There are plenty of places to eat in your town. There is no wait to speak of, either. But the local eateries just aren’t that appetizing. The food really isn’t that good; the service, less than ideal. Hence, when desiring a good meal out, you, and many of your neighbors, usually elect to make the drive across the county line to where the offerings are more to your liking. Updated menus, modern kitchens, great service, an experience, and recipes that hit the spot.
Governor appoints Eddie Buffaloe as Department of Public Safety Secretary
Governor Roy Cooper appointed Eddie Buffaloe to lead the Department of Public Safety as Secretary.
NCDHHS Awarded $9M from CDC to support statewide community health worker infrastructure
North Carolina’s Community Health Worker Initiative will expand as part of the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) initiative. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services was awarded a total of $9 million with $3 million per year distributed over the next three years.