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Lawmakers press NC officials over Medicaid fraud, oversight concerns
Republican lawmakers pressed NC officials on Medicaid fraud oversight, raising concerns about enforcement gaps, data tracking, and accountability.
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NC board approves noncitizen voter rules after heated debate
On Thursday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted 3-2 along party lines to adopt new non-citizen list maintenance rules, but not before an exchange of heated comments among board members and members of the public.
Opinion
Why newcomers are choosing North Carolina
North Carolina is clearly doing something right in that environment, as evidenced by the National Taxpayer’s Union Foundation study.
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NC Health Plan delays choice for new administrator after bids fall short
SHP will issue a new RFP in the coming weeks, with the goal to have the plan’s Board of Trustees approve the contract award later this summer.
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2 NC rivers rank among most endangered in 2026 report
Testing shows Rocco has the highest total PFAS levels of any water treatment plant in NC and the highest Gen-X levels of any groundwater-based system in the US.
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Settlement talks delay NC dwelling insurance hike hearing
A hearing on a proposed average 68.3% rate hike in dwelling insurance across North Carolina scheduled for May 4 has now been pushed back to July 6, according to North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.
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NC Treasurer expands AI use after strong pilot results
NC Treasurer Brad Briner announced that his department has integrated AI into its daily workflow following a successful 12-week pilot program with OpenAI last year.
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Helene survivors receive new homes as rebuild expands
Boone-based Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse, announced on Friday that it is expanding its rebuild program, adding 19 new locations across four states, including North Carolina, to those affected by Hurricane Helene's devastation.
Opinion
State isn’t prepared for bad times
NC has about 53 days worth of state spending in the bank — well below the national median of 92 days.
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State flags Littleton over audit delays, financial concerns
he Town of Littleton, Halifax County, faced financial scrutiny at last week’s Local Government Commission meeting.
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House Oversight Committee summons school leaders over library books
House lawmakers call Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School leaders to testify over elementary library books, escalating oversight tied to Parents’ Bill of Rights law.
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LGC delays Rocky Mount takeover, sets conditions for city
Local Government Commission (LGC) officials on Wednesday agreed to postpone a potential state takeover of Rocky Mount’s finances, contingent on the city complying with specific requirements.
