The state’s prison system is estimated to be staffed with only half of the correctional officers needed to safely operate.
The Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Advisory Commission is urging the General Assembly to appropriate funding for replacing the Statewide Elections Information Management System (SEIMS).
The 2026 primary has given legislators a chance to show their constituents that they can do their jobs well and go back to their districts in a reasonable amount of time. They should not squander that opportunity.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein laid out his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, the same day as when the state legislature began its short session.
With a focus on public safety, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein took the message of his $1.4 billion critical needs budget to Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte Thursday afternoon.
State leaders continue to lament the lack of a state budget in North Carolina, saying that unless something is done very soon, some departments and agencies may be facing a crisis, such as Secretary of State Elaine Marshall’s office.
The North Carolina General Assembly has yet to secure $103.5 million appropriated in the 2023 state budget.
The report audited 46 state agencies, including departments, offices, boards, and commissions.
"This new dashboard brings transparency to the dollars and cents behind vacancies in state government." — NC State Auditor, Dave Boliek.
After several lawsuits, NCDHHS is restoring Medicaid provider rates to before the Oct.1 cut. Lawmakers say the cuts were unnecessary in the first place.
Several new laws officially took effect today, Dec. 1, in North Carolina, including one that allows employees and volunteers at non-public schools to carry weapons on school property if authorized by school officials.
