Statement on Governor Jim Hunt’s Passing
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on the passing of Governor Jim Hunt, North Carolina's 69th and 71st Governor:
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Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt on the Passing of Former Governor Jim Hunt
It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and hero, former Governor Jim Hunt. He devoted his life to serving the people of North Carolina, guided by a belief that public service should expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and always put people first. His leadership and compassion left a lasting impact on the lives of countless North Carolinians.
Senator Budd Releases Statement Opposing Marijuana Rescheduling
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order that would reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a lower classification, easing federal restrictions on the substance:
Senator Budd Releases Statement Following Senate Passage of Historic NDAA Investing in U.S. National Defense
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), voted in favor of passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) today. The bill includes numerous provisions to improve readiness and quality of life for our troops, increase funding for North Carolina military installations, deter China, and strengthen alliances abroad. The defense package is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Governor Stein Continues Work To Modernize DMV, Applauds Record Class of DMV Graduates
(RALEIGH) In Rocky Mount, Governor Josh Stein and NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine joined the graduation ceremony of 149 new NCDMV Driver License Examiners – the largest graduating class ever. Governor Stein celebrated the new examiners' completion of Driver License Examiner Basic School and the service they will provide to drivers across North Carolina.
Budd Issues Statement After Senate Grants Lumbee Tribe Full Federal Benefits
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed legislation that puts the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina on the path to receive the full federal benefits they have long been unfairly denied.
Senators Budd, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for American Families
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the bipartisan Biosimilar Inspection Modernization Act, legislation that would make prescription drugs more accessible and affordable by updating and improving the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) inspection processes for facilities manufacturing biosimilar medicines
With New Hires, Governor Stein Prioritizes Growing Economy and Modernizing Government
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein announced two people will be joining his leadership team to increase engagement with the private sector and modernize state government: Doug Warf as Senior Advisor for Business Engagement and Torre Jessup as Senior Advisor for Digital Experience.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $9 Million Settlement with Hyundai and Kia Over Car Thefts
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 35 other bipartisan attorneys general reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia for selling millions of vehicles across the country that didn’t have industry-standard, anti-theft technology, leading to a 10-fold jump in car thefts between 2020 and 2023.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Health Care Fraud Sentencing
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Giselle Alexandria Farrell was sentenced to 24 months of supervised probation and ordered to pay $12,916.56 in restitution after pleading guilty to Medicaid provider fraud.
John Hood: What American Conservatism Cannot Be
RALEIGH — Why do you keep criticizing leaders and institutions on the Right? Why can’t you focus all your fire on the Left? Why can’t the Right form a united front? Why can’t we all just get along?
North Carolina Clean Energy Champion Awards Recognize Tillis and Industry Leaders
December 8, 2025 – Approximately 70 business leaders, economic developers, and elected officials gathered at Greensboro's Proximity Hotel on Monday, December 8, 2025, for the 11th Annual North Carolina Clean Energy Champion Awards. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) gave the keynote remarks and received the Legacy of Clean Energy Leadership Award for his nearly 20 years of engagement with industry leaders and support of clean energy policies to expand economic investment opportunities.