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Funding for NC military installations in US Senate NDAA

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) passed the Senate version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week, which includes funding for North Carolina military installations.

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Boliek cites lack of transparency with Charlotte’s settlement with CMPD chief

NC State Auditor Dave Boliek released his office’s special report on the $305,000 settlement agreement between the City of Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief of Police Johnny Jennings, which was initially kept from the public.

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Uncertain future for NCInnovation as CEO to exit and legislators renew scrutiny

As North Carolina’s budget stalemate drags on, the board of directors for NCInnovation met this week to confront the organization’s uncertain future and the growing threat of losing state support. This comes as NCInnovation’s CEO Bennet Waters announced that he is building out succession for his leadership tenure, with plans to step down within the...

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