RFK letter claims states divert foster kids’ benefits
NC is among 39 states that recently received a letter from the federal government to stop using foster children’s Social Security survivor benefits for the state’s foster care expenses.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted unanimously to hold a public comment period and meeting on proposed permanent rules for non-citizen list maintenance.
A month into the shutdown, Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over federal spending, leaving critical programs and North Carolina families caught in the middle.
The bill curbs flag displays limits, requires licensing boards to verify Social Security numbers, and creates zoning exemptions for state projects in three counties.
Candidates for mayor and town commissioner met Wednesday evening at Wake Forest’s Renaissance Centre for the Arts to pitch themselves and their vision for the future of Wake Forest to voters.
Legislation restricting shrimp trawling faces strong opposition.
A nonpartisan national election-integrity watchdog gave the NC State Board of Elections a grade of “C” for multiple failures undermining voter confidence with administering the 2024 election.
A federal Appeals Court has upheld North Carolina’s decision to recoup more than $86,000 in retirement overpayments to a Beaufort County teacher. The unanimous decision Friday upholds a trial court’s decision in the case.
Improvements in government software systems and better management could save taxpayer dollars.
A hearing got underway Monday to determine whether a requested average 42.2% rate increase in homeowners’ insurance rates by the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) will be granted later this year.
North Carolina has been ranked one of the top states to retire on a budget.
State agencies are struggling to recruit and retain officers, indicative of national trends.