NC lawmakers take up taxation, regulatory reform, AI and Medicaid bills Tuesday
North Carolina lawmakers’ June 23 calendar includes bills on taxation, regulatory reform, Medicaid, insurance, public workforce and utility revenue issues.
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Governor’s School Supply Drive to collect classroom donations June 29-July 31
North Carolina’s Governor’s School Supply Drive will collect classroom materials June 29 through July 31 at all 275 SECU branches.
Stein signs six bills, including housing finance and agriculture measures
Gov. Josh Stein signed six bills Monday, including measures involving housing finance, agricultural law, worker safety and workers’ compensation.
John Hood: Carolinians Stage Set for Declaration
RALEIGH — As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, here is a question worth pondering: was the event it sought to explain and justify, the American War of Independence, fated to succeed?
Commissioner Jamie Caudle: Rural North Carolinians need consistent credit access
North Carolina’s rural communities are the bedrock of our state. The family farms, including my own, that make up these communities help provide the food that feeds America. But despite this work, rural North Carolina continues to struggle.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
North Carolina state agencies and boards have posted several government updates in recent days involving higher education leadership, election administration, coastal policy, mental health access and disaster recovery.
Exceptional drought expands to 10 central North Carolina counties
Parts of 10 central North Carolina counties are now in exceptional drought, while most of the state remains in extreme or severe drought, according to NCDEQ.
Worker Safety Act heads to governor after bipartisan passage
House Bill 258, the Worker Safety Act of 2026, has been presented to Gov. Josh Stein after bipartisan passage in the House and Senate.
NCDEQ opens $18 million grant program for Helene debris cleanup
NCDEQ is accepting applications for up to $18 million in grants to help eligible Western North Carolina communities clean up Hurricane Helene debris.
Stein signs property tax reappraisal moratorium, UNC capital bill
Gov. Josh Stein signed a property tax reappraisal moratorium and a UNC capital contracting bill into law Friday, while raising concerns about Helene recovery in Buncombe County.
Today’s NC Political News briefs
State briefs include a June 24 State Board of Elections meeting, election rule comment deadlines, an Opportunity Zone nomination deadline and a canceled legislative commission meeting.
Forty-nine NC Main Street communities earn national accreditation for 2026
Forty-nine North Carolina communities received Main Street America accreditation for 2026, recognizing downtown revitalization and preservation-based economic development work.