(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein released the following statement after the General Assembly adjourned without passing a budget:
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Governor Stein Takes Action on 10 Bills
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein signed 10 bills into law.
N.C. Senate Approves Fifth Hurricane Helene Relief Package
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate unanimously approved the fifth Hurricane Helene relief package, bringing the total state funding dedicated to Western North Carolina recovery to more than $2.1 billion.
NC House Approves $700 Million in Additional Helene Disaster Relief
Raleigh, NC — Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved a proposal to invest an additional $700 million to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts across Western North Carolina.
Senator Berger's Proposal Putting Strict Guardrails on Guilford Tax Referendum Approved Unanimously
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate approved a new version of House Bill 305, which puts strict guardrails on the use of a proposed one-quarter of one cent sales tax and supports municipalities that continue to keep their property taxes low.
Commissioner Luke Farley Applauds Passage of House Bill 559
RALEIGH, NC – This week, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley applauded the NC General Assembly for passing House Bill 559 — the "Make Elevators Great Again" (MEGA) Act — a key step toward eliminating the state’s elevator inspection backlog and enhancing public safety.
John Hood: AI Will Aid Transit, Not Transform It
RALEIGH — Artificial intelligence is coming to public transit. In fact, in some functions and places, it’s already here. But can AI elevate transit into a major mode of daily travel in North Carolina cities and towns? Sorry, the answer remains no.
Governor Josh Stein Leads National Effort to Protect Critical Food and Nutrition Program
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein led a group of 23 Governors to urge Congressional leadership to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that puts food on the table for millions of people across the nation.
Preliminary DMV Audit Findings Highlight Need for Additional Staffing and Workforce Flexibility
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is releasing preliminary information from its ongoing audit of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), including how DMV staffing and personnel flexibility challenges are affecting customer experiences across the state.
John Hood: Lawmakers Aren’t Deadlocked on Regulation
RALEIGH — Fiscal negotiations between the North Carolina House and Senate appear to have stalled out for now, with the two chambers too far apart on the timing and magnitude of future tax cuts to strike a budget deal before the July 1 start of the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Governor Stein Takes Action on Four Bills
(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153, and House Bill 318. He also signed House Bill 126 into law.
NC House Speaker Reacts to Gov. Stein's Veto of House Bill 318, "The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement
Act"Raleigh, NC — Today, Governor Stein vetoed House Bill 318, "The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act."
Senator Berger Statements on Gov. Stein's Vetoes
Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement after Gov. Josh Stein vetoed the "North Carolina Border Protection Act,"
Op-Ed: Let Parents Parent: North Carolina’s Social Media Ban Is the Wrong Approach
As a father in an increasingly digital world, I understand the desire to shield our children from the dangers that lurk online. Like many parents, I’m deeply concerned about the impact of social media on kids’ mental health, safety, and overall development.
Op-Ed: Senator Tillis: Don’t Let North Carolina Lose Its Clean Energy Edge
Protecting children from harm is difficult enough. Thousands of apps are making it even harder. The App Store Accountability Act (https://james.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=247) offers a federal solution to protect children online.
North Carolina Wildlife Federation Applauds North Carolina Senate for Advancing Critical Legislation to Protect Our Juvenile Fish
North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) commends the North Carolina Senate for its decisive action in advancing House Bill 442. In its current form, this landmark legislation would prohibit large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling in North Carolina's juvenile fish nurseries. The Senate passed the legislation with a resounding 39-2 vote. The organization now urges the North Carolina House of Representatives to swiftly pass this critical protection measure.
Senate Approves 'Power Bill Reduction Act'
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Senate gave final approval to a bill that will save all North Carolinians billions of dollars by removing arbitrary carbon reduction goals and prioritizing reliable, least-cost energy sources.
John Hood: Make Riots a Political Dead End
RALEIGH — Nonviolent protests have a venerable history in North Carolina and beyond. Violent protests — that is, riots — have an ignominious one. A broadly recognized distinction? You might think so. Alas, you’d be wrong.
Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Governor Stein has appointed the following to the North Carolina Awards Committee:
Senate Committee to Consider Ban on Synthetic Hemp Products, Regulations for the Sale of Delta-9 Products and THC Drinks
Tomorrow, the N.C. Senate Health Care Committee will meet to consider a bill banning synthetic hemp products in the state and regulating the sale of delta-9 products, including drinks and gummies.