A North Carolina bill advancing through the General Assembly would shield athlete revenue-sharing payments at UNC-system schools from the state's public records law. The bill would also expand stadium alcohol sales, ease in-state tuition rules for graduate athletes on full scholarships, and lift restrictions on university raffles.
NC lawmakers advance bill shifting energy costs to large users while encouraging self-generation and protecting households from rising utility expenses.
Four House Democrats have filed HB 1066, the Child Care Stabilization & Affordability Act, which would cut nearly $400 million from North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program over two years and redirect the money to child care subsidies, while restoring a 200% income cap on voucher eligibility.
Unless the Medicaid program gets extra funding by Oct. 1, there will be widespread cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
After a month-long summer recess, the North Carolina General Assembly briefly reconvened Monday afternoon. The House Rules Committee considered several bills regarding disaster recovery funds, environmental waste management, student use of wireless communication devices, General Assembly appointments, and an adjournment resolution.
The North Carolina House passed The Power Reduction Act Tuesday, a bill that would eliminate the state's statutory mandate to cut carbon emissions by 70% by 2030. Supporters say the policy change is needed to meet skyrocketing demands for power.
NC is on the brink of delivering long-overdue relief to patients and healthcare providers by advancing Senate Bill 370, a powerful reform that would eliminate many of the state’s outdated Certificate of Need (CON) laws. Lawmakers should move quickly.
In a 111-0 vote, the House approved the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act. House Bill 133 bans foreign enemies from buying NC farmland amid reports of growing foreign investments.
"By making homeless shelters drug-free zones, we will reduce the opportunity for gang and other criminal elements to further victimize the homeless," Rep. Rhyne said.
Some state lawmakers in the NC General Assembly House of Representatives have filed legislation to disclose the cost of health insurance mandates on employers and taxpayers, arguing such mandates and "rising healthcare costs in North Carolina place a significant financial burden on individuals, families, employers, and taxpayers, greatly contribute to inflation, and make it increasingly difficult for residents to access essential healthcare services."
North Carolina had already joined a growing wave of states taking action against TikTok amid broad concerns over national security and data privacy.
