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BRINER: Fungibility
As a child of the 1980s, I have always been a fan of video games. The release of the Nintendo when I was about 9 years old led to months of begging my parents for […]
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3-tier network coming to State Health Plan in 2027
RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees voted to approve a three-tiered provider network beginning in 2027 to reduce plan costs by steering members toward lower-cost, high-value care doctors and hospitals […]
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Local Government Commission approves $135M for Holly Springs
RALEIGH — At its March meeting, the North Carolina Local Government Commission approved a request for $135 million in revenue bonds for the fast-growing town of Holly Springs in Wake County. The town has nearly […]
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State retirement plan’s assets reach record $20B
RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Treasurer’s office, led by Treasurer Brad Briner, announced several developments related to the state’s retirement savings, investment management and State Health Plan. The updates include milestones for supplemental retirement […]
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Raleigh’s $221M City Hall project gets approval
RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved Raleigh’s requests to issue $221 million in bonds for a 17-story City Hall and public safety buildings during its monthly meeting on Feb. 4. The Local Government Commission […]
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Treasurer’s Office gives several updates
RALEIGH — January updates from the North Carolina State Treasurer’s Office included key topics such as retiree cost-of-living adjustments, provider strategies for the State Health Plan and a positive report on the state’s debt affordability […]
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Court rules for NCGA on boards, judicial appointments
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favor of the General Assembly over Gov. Josh Stein in the lawsuit involving a state law that changed certain appointments last Wednesday. Court of Appeals Judge […]
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LGC approves $220M request for Raleigh water, sewer projects
RALEIGH — A request for $220 million in bonds to fund water and sewer projects in Raleigh was approved by the Local Government Commission during its first meeting of 2026. The Local Government Commission (LGC), […]
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Local Government Commission makes $1.1B in financing approvals
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved financing totaling more than $1.1 billion at its December meeting. Key approvals focused on retirement communities and health care, including $395 million in conduit revenue bonds […]
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Briner discusses State Health Plan, pension
RALEIGH — North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner discussed the State Health Plan and the status of the pension fund during his first “Open Access” call with media on Nov. 27. The treasurer said the State […]