On his 95th and last “Ask Me Anything” call with reporters Tuesday, North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell reflected on his time as the 28th keeper of the public purse and what he thinks lies ahead for him and the state.
Tuesday’s Council of State (COS) meeting in Raleigh marked not only the end of the year but, for some, the end of Council members’ terms and, possibly, their political careers.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell has sent a letter to Dr. Tunde Sotunde, President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, demanding that it pay more than $2 million in legal expenses that the Treasurer’s office incurred after successfully fighting a lawsuit by the health insurance giant.
A Boone Christian-based humanitarian aid organization that has been at the forefront of helping with recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene received a boost Friday with over $50,000 of unclaimed funds from the North Carolina State Treasurer’s office.
A new poll by Carolina Journal shows Republican candidate for state treasurer Brad Briner with a slight lead over his Democratic opponent, State Rep. Wesley Harris, which may indicate voters’ confidence in which candidate is the most qualified for the position.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell said the state is on good financial footing when it comes to the credit rating of its Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle Bonds, or GARVEE bonds.
North Carolina’s state pension plan and State Health Plan are facing uphill financial struggles, State Treasurer Dale Folwell said Tuesday.
After nearly three years, North Carolina’s Local Government Commission returned financial control to the town of Spring Lake, Cumberland County, last week.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is under investigation for the alleged misuse of state vehicles.
The House released its proposed state budget Monday night, including raises for state employees including teachers and law enforcement officers, but no extra funding for the State Health Plan as Treasurer Dale Folwell had requested.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell sounded the alarm on the financial solvency of the State Health Plan at the Council of State meeting and on his monthly “Ask Me Anything” call with reporters on Tuesday.
