RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 125, “Continuing Budget Operations.” The bill includes “The DAVE Act” provision, which requires the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor to establish a “Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency.” The division will assess the continued need for each state agency and whether cuts need to be made.
Senator Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek re-election next year gives him a rare opportunity in the coming months: more freedom to lead boldly on the most pressing issues of our time. As he enters his final stretch in the Senate, one way he can cement his legacy as a pro-innovation, pro-business lawmaker is by championing smart, federal policy for cryptocurrency.
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 92 counties in June 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in four. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.8 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate approved a bill today that would make North Carolina the first state in the nation to opt into President Donald Trump's school choice tax credit program as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, Senate Republicans successfully overrode 12 of Gov. Josh Stein's vetoes, the most vetoes overridden by the Senate in a single day.
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein highlighted working North Carolinians to urge the General Assembly to prioritize passing a budget and expanding opportunity for all North Carolinians.
RALEIGH, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Boliek released the following statement on the North Carolina General Assembly overriding the veto of House Bill 549, "Clarify Powers of State Auditor":
Blake Boykin, businessman, and the Chairman of the Wilson County Board of Education, announced today that he will run for North Carolina House in the November 3, 2026 election. Boykin, a Republican, will challenge the Democratic State Representative for the 24th House District seat, which includes all of Wilson County and part of Nash County.
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Raleigh, N.C. - Today in partnership with Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official kickoff of the state’s next Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan, which will seek input from North Carolinians throughout the state and is expected to be published in spring 2026.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate. In a statement released Monday, Cooper said, “I have thought on it and prayed about it, and I have decided: I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina.”
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross released the following statement on Governor Roy Cooper running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina:
