RALEIGH — North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner has nominated Donald van der Vaart, the former secretary of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission. “North Carolinians need a […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved more than $1.85 billion in financing applications at its April 1 meeting. Key approvals included $475 million in GARVEE bonds for the Triangle Expressway extension in […]
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner launched a comprehensive financial literacy initiative aimed at improving residents’ money management skills. At the core of the new initiative is a free monthly newsletter featuring informative […]
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner rolled out an OpenAI pilot program during a March 27 press conference on the campus of North Carolina Central University. Briner said his office would be initiating […]
RALEIGH — Now settled into his role, North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner told North State Journal he has encountered “no big surprises” but has concerns about the finances of the state’s local municipalities. “It’s […]
RALEIGH — North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Chief Wayne Goodwin confirmed to lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee last week that he would not reapply for his post despite making statements earlier this month […]
RALEIGH — A bill filed in the House of the General Assembly would authorize the state treasurer to include qualifying digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, virtual currencies, stablecoins and NFTs, in state investments such as the […]
RALEIGH — During its Feb. 7 meeting, the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees discussed solutions to address significant projected State Health Plan deficits of $507 million in 2026 that could reach $800 million to $900 million in 2027. In a […]
RALEIGH —Gov. Josh Stein says more recent laws enacted by state Republicans that erode some gubernatorial appointment powers are “partisan power grabs that thwart North Carolina voters’ decisions at the ballot box.” The Democratic governor […]
RALEIGH — The Local Government Commission approved significant bond packages for North Carolina’s biggest city and second-largest county. Charlotte secured approval for $400 million in general obligation bonds to address transportation, housing and neighborhood improvements. […]
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