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Cooper–Whatley Poll, Helene Rebuilds, $400M for NC Water Systems
Polling in the U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley shows the contest is shaping up to be competitive. More than 1,000 application…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
$4M NC Job Training Grant, Commissioner Farley on Wage Recovery
North Carolina has received a $4 million grant to expand workforce re-entry training programs. A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit against…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Inflation Eases, Trump Extends China Deal, Mining Halted
U.S. inflation slowed to 2.7% in July as President Trump extended the China trade deal for another 90 days. Authorities have ordered an illegal minin…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Tropical Storm Erin Forms and Legal Updates
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic. Both sides in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s ban on gender transition surgeries for minors ha…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Back-to-School Sales Up, Health Plan Hike, Auto Tariffs
Tariffs are hitting the automotive industry as they take effect. The State Health Plan is considering a premium increase while adding a new digital c…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
China Land Concerns, Mount Olive Loss, NCDOT Plan Opens
The NCDOT has opened its new 10-year transportation plan. State Auditor findings show the town of Mount Olive lost more than $210,000 due to negligen…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tariffs Begin, Stein Signs Stopgap, CON Law Debate Grows
Trump’s latest round of tariffs is now taking effect. Governor Stein signed a stopgap spending measure to keep government running but vetoed a school…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Stein Backs Mini-Budget and Budd Targets Ag Rules
Lawmakers are reviewing a new elections bill that would impose firm deadlines and tougher audit standards. Governor Stein says he will sign a “Band-A…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Major NCDMV Audit
A new audit of the North Carolina DMV uncovers systemic problems and recommends separating the agency from the Department of Transportation. Mitch Ko…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Helene Aid Round 3, AI Pilot Progress, ‘Smell Search’ Fight
Applications are now open for the third round of interest-free cashflow loans aimed at communities recovering from Hurricane Helene. State Auditor’s …
8 months, 3 weeks ago