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Voter ID Rules Approved; Noncitizen Registrations Probed; CJ Wins 15 Awards
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved new photo ID rules that critics argue could increase the risk of legitimate ballots being re…
4 weeks ago
Medicaid Spending Soars; Teen Takeover Crackdown
North Carolina lawmakers are raising concerns as Medicaid spending has grown 93% over the past four years, approaching $42 billion, with House Speake…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Cary Audit Uncovers Failures; Dominique Moody Reforms Funded
A new State Auditor’s report details widespread financial oversight failures and questionable spending practices within the Town of Cary, raising fre…
1 month ago
Voucher Data Examined; Sports Betting
New data shows North Carolina’s most elite private schools receive relatively little funding through the Opportunity Scholarship Program, challenging…
1 month ago
Audit Finds Landfill Oversight Gaps; Deannexation Bill Advances; CON Fight Continues
A new state audit has found that nearly 80% of North Carolina’s inactive landfills are not being monitored, raising environmental concerns about pote…
1 month ago
DOT Focuses on Helene; School Board Questions Budget
North Carolina transportation officials say the Department of Transportation fared well in the new state budget, with a major focus on continuing Hur…
1 month ago
State Health Plan Changes; NC Again a Top Business State
The State Health Plan has approved premium increases and a new preferred provider structure as officials continue efforts to improve the plan’s long-…
1 month ago
Rocky Mount Audit Released; Data Center Tax Break Cut; Court Rules on CMPD Stop
A new audit of Rocky Mount finances found no evidence of double billing but did uncover unpaid utility bills tied to city officials, raising addition…
1 month, 1 week ago
Council of State Recap; Emissions Inspections End; Stein Issues Veto
The program recaps this week’s Council of State meeting, including North Carolina surpassing 100,000 new business registrations, updates on the state…
1 month, 1 week ago
Stein Signs $34B Budget; COVID Bar Lawsuit Update
Governor Josh Stein has signed North Carolina’s $34 billion state budget into law just ahead of the deadline, with the program featuring extensive au…
1 month, 1 week ago