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A national watchdog group lists U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning of North Carolina’s 6th congressional district as one of the top ethics violators in 2022.
A national watchdog group lists U.S. Rep. Kathy Manning of North Carolina’s 6th congressional district as one of the top ethics violators in 2022.
 
On April 1, 2023, approximately 55,000 children receiving NC Health Choice coverage will move to NC Medicaid and begin receiving additional physical and behavioral health services. This change will help save families money and increase access to care.
On April 1, 2023, approximately 55,000 children receiving NC Health Choice coverage will move to NC Medicaid and begin receiving additional physical and behavioral health services. This change will help save families money and increase access to care.
 
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled that University of North Carolina System students cannot sue for partial refunds of tuition and fees paid for the spring 2020 semester.
A unanimous N.C. Court of Appeals panel has ruled that University of North Carolina System students cannot sue for partial refunds of tuition and fees paid for the spring 2020 semester.
 
The State Board of Elections is considering adoption of a Campaign Finance Settlement Policy to resolve disputes over campaign finance civil penalties involving unlawful campaign contributions and expenditures.
The State Board of Elections is considering adoption of a Campaign Finance Settlement Policy to resolve disputes over campaign finance civil penalties involving unlawful campaign contributions and expenditures.
 
Last year North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper raised a lot of eyebrows when he issued a proclamation celebrating January 23rd to 29th 2022, as School Choice Week in North Carolina.
Last year North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper raised a lot of eyebrows when he issued a proclamation celebrating January 23rd to 29th 2022, as School Choice Week in North Carolina.
 
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) formally rejected two high-profile Democrats from continuing to serve on the House Intelligence Committee.
 
A North Carolina teacher association provides resources to local schools and daycares on introducing radical gender theory to young children.
A North Carolina teacher association provides resources to local schools and daycares on introducing radical gender theory to young children.
 
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability said Tuesday that the National Archives and Records Administration failed to meet a deadline set by the committee to turn over materials for further investigation of the classified documents found in locations tied to President Joe Biden.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability said Tuesday that the National Archives and Records Administration failed to meet a deadline set by the committee to turn over materials for further investigation of the classified documents found in locations tied to President Joe Biden.
 
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) gave new insight into the tense moments on the House floor over the Speaker of the House election.
 
The Penn Biden Center, a Washington think tank where classified documents were found in November, hosted an event encouraging deeper U.S.-China ties.
The Penn Biden Center, a Washington think tank where classified documents were found in November, hosted an event encouraging deeper U.S.-China ties.
 
A federal agency under the Biden Administration walked back comments it made earlier in the week that it was considering a ban on gas stoves in new construction or as a replacement product, citing concerns that the appliances may cause a rise in respiratory illnesses.
A federal agency under the Biden Administration walked back comments it made earlier in the week that it was considering a ban on gas stoves in new construction or as a replacement product, citing concerns that the appliances may cause a rise in respiratory illnesses.
 
On Monday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that a North Korea-associated hacking group had carried out a robbery of $100 million in cryptocurrency last year.
On Monday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that a North Korea-associated hacking group had carried out a robbery of $100 million in cryptocurrency last year.
 
According to a poll from late 2022, 50% of Americans trust the FBI either “hardly ever” or “some of the time.”
According to a poll from late 2022, 50% of Americans trust the FBI either “hardly ever” or “some of the time.”
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the following:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a Spanish-language Cafecito and tele-town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the following:
 
Though the national media often fails to give them attention, state tax reforms are underway across the country.
Though the national media often fails to give them attention, state tax reforms are underway across the country.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is upset that North Carolina House Republicans might amend a rule regarding overriding governor vetoes.
Gov. Roy Cooper is upset that North Carolina House Republicans might amend a rule regarding overriding governor vetoes.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper's latest executive order bans TikTok and WeChat from state government computers and mobile phones.
Gov. Roy Cooper's latest executive order bans TikTok and WeChat from state government computers and mobile phones.
 
On Thursday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) submitted a 14-page formal protest to Sam Watts, acting administrator of the State Health Plan, opposing the award of the plan’s 2025-27 third-party administrator contract to Aetna.
On Thursday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) submitted a 14-page formal protest to Sam Watts, acting administrator of the State Health Plan, opposing the award of the plan’s 2025-27 third-party administrator contract to Aetna.
 
A performance audit released Thursday by North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s office regarding the North Carolina Medical Board raises concerns for patient safety across the state.
A performance audit released Thursday by North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood’s office regarding the North Carolina Medical Board raises concerns for patient safety across the state.
 
To meet the law’s requirements of being least-cost while maintaining grid reliability, the Utilities Commission’s initial “Carbon Plan” sees natural gas as a “bridge fuel” until sufficient zero-emissions resources “are available and can replace at scale what gas contributes to the system”
To meet the law’s requirements of being least-cost while maintaining grid reliability, the Utilities Commission’s initial “Carbon Plan” sees natural gas as a “bridge fuel” until sufficient zero-emissions resources “are available and can replace at scale what gas contributes to the system”
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's challenge against a state criminal libel law from the 1930s could extend into the summer or beyond. New court paperwork sets out tentative dates for further legal action.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein's challenge against a state criminal libel law from the 1930s could extend into the summer or beyond. New court paperwork sets out tentative dates for further legal action.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners meet each month for one general meeting to do most of the People's business here in Beaufort County, and we present that meeting in full review here on ENC NOW.
The Beaufort County Commissioners meet each month for one general meeting to do most of the People's business here in Beaufort County, and we present that meeting in full review here on ENC NOW.
 
Private election administration funding, or “Zuck bucks,” influenced the outcome of some races in the 2020 election in North Carolina
Private election administration funding, or “Zuck bucks,” influenced the outcome of some races in the 2020 election in North Carolina
 
Members of the North Carolina Senate were sworn into office Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2023 long session for the state legislature.
Members of the North Carolina Senate were sworn into office Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2023 long session for the state legislature.
 
An FAA computer system used for communication with air traffic control and enabling pilots to access flight plans crashed early Wednesday morning, causing the FAA to ground all flights for a short time across the U.S., including North Carolina.
An FAA computer system used for communication with air traffic control and enabling pilots to access flight plans crashed early Wednesday morning, causing the FAA to ground all flights for a short time across the U.S., including North Carolina.
 
How following California’s disastrous policies on electric vehicles will likely lead the state to ruin
How following California’s disastrous policies on electric vehicles will likely lead the state to ruin
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is proposing a change to blood donor eligibility by using gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is proposing a change to blood donor eligibility by using gender-inclusive, individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell said Tuesday the decision to go with Aetna as the third-party administrator for the State Health Plan was in the best interest of plan members.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell said Tuesday the decision to go with Aetna as the third-party administrator for the State Health Plan was in the best interest of plan members.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly will hold opening ceremonies to kick off the 2023 legislative session. In odd-numbered years, legislators hold a “long session” starting in January.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly will hold opening ceremonies to kick off the 2023 legislative session. In odd-numbered years, legislators hold a “long session” starting in January.
 
N.C. Appeals Court Chief Judge Donna Stroud began her new term by emphasizing bringing people together after COVID shutdowns and the recent judicial elections.
N.C. Appeals Court Chief Judge Donna Stroud began her new term by emphasizing bringing people together after COVID shutdowns and the recent judicial elections.
 
A new working paper published in the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that the link between Medicaid expansion and improved rates of adult mortality is not as clear as previous research has suggested.
A new working paper published in the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that the link between Medicaid expansion and improved rates of adult mortality is not as clear as previous research has suggested.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to offer her views about a case involving a charter school in North Carolina labeled a "state actor."
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar to offer her views about a case involving a charter school in North Carolina labeled a "state actor."
 
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