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NC school construction fund stretched as lottery’s education share shrinks
School districts competing for construction grants are feeling the effects of a dip in lottery proceeds earmarked for education.
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Stein joins governors urging Congress reclaim power over tariffs
On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein joined 18 other Democratic governors in a letter urging Congress to reclaim its authority over tariffs following a 6-3 US Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump cannot use federal emergency powers to impose them.
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USDAS launches online portal tracking foreign-owned land
“The online portal will allow us to obtain verifiable information about foreign interests in American agricultural land and protect the security of our farmers,” said secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins
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Audit: Billions in federal COVID funds unspent as deadline nears
Billions in federal COVID emergency funds allocated to NC agencies have not been spent, according to an audit by state Auditor Dave Boliek’s office.
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Waste Watch: DOGE looks to pinch some pennies
Are pennies on the chopping block? It costs more than three cents to make the one-cent penny, and The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a bold idea: it may be time to coin a new era by eliminating the penny.
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Suit alleges hurricane relief funds distributed based on ‘racial equity’
A Title VI complaint was filed against Buncombe County in relation to hurricane relief funding.
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Budd introduces bill to expedite disaster relief for Western North Carolina
One bill would require the president to direct FEMA to remove debris from real estate owned by homeowners’ associations and condominiums. It is the latest in a line of actions the NC congressional delegation is taking to push the fed to provide relief in western North Carolina.
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Congressman-elect Tim Moore assigned to House Financial Services Committee
The House Financial Services Committee holds jurisdiction over policies related to the economy, banking systems, housing, insurance, and securities and exchanges. The Committee also has jurisdiction over matters related to monetary policy, international finance, international monetary organizations, and efforts to combat terrorist financing.
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NC congressional delegation helps veterans’ bill become law
Bipartisan legislation first crafted by Congressman Patrick McHenry, R, NC-10, and Congressman Jim McGovern, D-MA, that supports veterans and first responders with disabilities through specially trained service dogs was signed into law by President Biden on Nov. 25.
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Interview: Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver
Little more than a week from the presidential election, some North Carolina voters may be interested in third party options that better fit their policy preferences. While independent campaigns from the likes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Cornell West stole headlines with legal fights to get on (or off) the ballot, the largest third party...
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Loophole in new federal rules on foreign land sales could pose national security risk
Murphy sends letter to Treasury Secretary on foreign land sales.
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NC regional banks under close watch amid upheaval
collapse of two large Silicon Valley California banks in recent days has officials trying to calm investors and prevent a contagious fear of bank collapse that might trigger massive withdrawals. State Treasurer Dale Folwell chairs North Carolina’s State Banking Commission and says he and N.C. Commissioner of Banks Katherine Bosken have been closely watching the situation. Folwell says he feels confident.
