Bill proposes data center regulations, ratepayer safeguards

House lawmakers propose new data center rules aimed at protecting ratepayers, water supplies, and grid reliability from rising energy costs.

Property tax levy limit amendment heads to voters in November

A March CJ poll found that 76.8% say their property taxes are a burden on their household budget, and 73.2% would support an amendment to the NC Constitution that would require limits on local government property tax increases.

NC House backs slate of constitutional amendments

House approval sends one tax amendment to voters and two more measures to the Senate, with several other GOP-backed amendments still pending.

Wake Forest commissioner Fatmi to fill key Senate vacancy

Wake Forest Commissioner Haseeb Fatmi will fill the vacant Senate District 18 seat, setting up a key race with GOP nominee Chris Stock.

NC revenue boost strengthens GOP tax-cut case

North Carolina’s latest revenue forecast projects $2.6 billion more than budgeted, fueling debate over tax cuts, spending, and fiscal caution.

Senators file right-to-farm constitutional amendment

NC voters could decide in 2026 whether to add a constitutional right to farm and forestry under a new Senate proposal.

Bipartisan child care bill targets workforce pipeline, insurance costs

A bipartisan House bill would spend nearly $17 million to expand child care workforce training, behavioral health supports, and insurance study efforts.

Senate Republicans pass right-to-work amendment

Senate Bill 1082 would ask voters to cement NC’s long-standing right-to-work protections in the state constitution on the 2026 ballot.

Senate health committee advances targeted CON repeal bill

Senate health committee advances targeted CON repeal for surgical centers and inpatient rehab, building on broader reform efforts.

Cancer advocates push NC lawmakers to cover biomarker testing

Cancer advocates urged NC lawmakers to pass HB 567, expanding access to biomarker testing for cancer and other diseases.

Senate GOP proposes ballot measure to lower income tax cap to 3.5%

North Carolina voters could decide in 2026 whether to lower the state income tax cap from 7% to 3.5%.

NC bill would create tax deduction for prescription drug costs

NC House committee advances bill creating tax deduction for up to $5,000 in out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.