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2024 Top Lobbyists
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly convened in late April for its short session with more than 300 votes on legislation. The primary work of the short session closed at the end of June […]
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NCGOP Chair Jason Simmons on economy, immigration and ’24 key races
RALEIGH —North Carolina Republican Party Chair Jason Simmons says the economy, inflation and education are the top issues for Republicans ahead of the 2024 elections. “You know, it’s been a great transition. We have a […]
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Survey results show NC students’ mental health improving
RALEIGH — North Carolina students are reporting improved mental health as they become more physically active, according to the latest results from the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The new data presented to the North Carolina State […]
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Folwell seeks $313M in emergency funds for State Health Plan
RALEIGH — In his monthly call with reporters, North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell called for emergency funding to support the State Health Plan to keep it from being financed “on the back of those […]
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Former NC health secretary named CEO of health firm
RALEIGH — The former Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of a healthcare company focused on servicing Medicaid service providers. Mandy Cohen, who […]
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Just what is the NC Commission for Public Health and who sits on the board?
RALEIGH — The N.C. Commission for Public Health (NCCPH) says it is the “public health rulemaking body for North Carolina” and is “authorized and directed by the N.C. General Assembly to adopt rules to protect […]
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Cawthorn announces run in new 13th Congressional district, NC House Speaker announces re-election bid
RALEIGH – First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn upended an expected campaign by N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) for Congress with his announcement he would run in the new 13th District in the 2022 […]
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White House, NC Dems call out Lt Gov Robinson for LGBTQ comments
RALEIGH — Republican N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is under fire by Democrats, as well as left-leaning press and activist groups, for comments he made in June at Asbury Baptist Church in Randolph County, where […]
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State audit: NC Dept of Transportation still risks exceeding spending plan
RALEIGH — A new audit conducted by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor says that the state’s department of transportation is still at risk for exceeding its proposed spending plan. The audit’s findings said […]
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Folwell backs NC Senate budget agreement
RALEIGH – State Treasurer Dale Folwell released a statement in support of the N.C. Senate’s budget, saying he thanked the members for advancing a “fiscally responsible budget.” “Like Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, they not only […]