NC Commerce extends Opportunity Zone comment period to June 21
North Carolina has extended the public comment period for Opportunity Zone nominations to June 21.
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NC report finds rise in white-collar crime from 2020 to 2024
A new state report says reported fraud, embezzlement and extortion rose in North Carolina between 2020 and 2024.
Attorney general warns of workers’ compensation fraud scheme
State officials say scammers are impersonating government and Industrial Commission officials to demand payments from workers’ compensation claimants.
North Carolina House, Senate return for June 8 sessions
The North Carolina House and Senate are scheduled to convene Monday, with House committees set to resume work Tuesday.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
RALEIGH — North Carolina agencies and lawmakers released several statewide government updates this week, including criminal tax enforcement, insurance fraud charges and an upcoming legislative calendar that includes finance, local government and property tax measures.
Commerce: April unemployment fell in 57 counties
North Carolina unemployment rates decreased in 57 counties in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce.
House committees to take up digital asset and property tax bills
House committees are scheduled to review digital asset, virtual currency kiosk and property tax reappraisal bills on June 9.
NCDHHS says Medicaid pilot reduced monthly costs
RALEIGH — A North Carolina Medicaid pilot program reduced health care costs by an average of $164 per month for participating beneficiaries, according to study results announced by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
DPI launches statewide parent advisory council
DPI has opened applications for a new statewide parent advisory council that will begin meeting quarterly in November.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
State updates include election guidance, a court access commission, legislative committee work and a child support guidelines hearing.
NCDHHS says Healthy Opportunities Pilots reduced Medicaid costs
NCDHHS says a Medicaid pilot focused on nonmedical needs reduced monthly health care costs for participants.
North Carolina Supreme Court commission to study legal access gaps
A new North Carolina Supreme Court commission will study legal deserts and possible changes to expand access to legal services.