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On Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order creating the bipartisan Health Care Affordability Commission that he said will look at ways to make healthcare more affordable for North Carolinians.
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 @ 5:36 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Tax Day is a week away, and the reports are in: North Carolinians are winning big with record-setting tax returns thanks to President Trump and Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts.
Published: Monday, April 13th, 2026 @ 10:21 am
By: ENC NOW
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North Carolinians are feeling historic relief this tax season thanks to President Trump and Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts, as the average refund tops $3,700.
Published: Friday, March 13th, 2026 @ 10:59 am
By: ENC NOW
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The GDP numbers tell the story: President Trump's economic agenda is delivering real results for North Carolinians.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 @ 1:46 am
By: ENC NOW
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This week marks the start of tax season - and thanks to President Trump and Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts, North Carolinians are keeping more of what they earn.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 @ 1:15 am
By: ENC NOW
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners.
Published: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 @ 3:17 pm
By: ENC NOW
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(RALEIGH) Today Governor Stein encouraged North Carolinians to be cautious on the roads as winter weather impacts parts of the state.
Published: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 @ 9:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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As of Feb. 1, 2024, 346,408 newly eligible North Carolinians are enrolled in Medicaid and now have access to comprehensive health care, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Dashboard.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 11:22 am
By: ENC NOW
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Members of the North Carolina Rural Health Association (NCRHA) visited Washington, D.C., on Feb. 14, 2024, to meet with elected officials and advocate for policies to improve access to care in rural areas.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 12:51 am
By: ENC NOW
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On Wednesday, North Carolina Republican US Sen. Ted Budd called for a halt to any humanitarian aid to Gaza until every American hostage, including those from North Carolina, are home safe.
Published: Monday, February 26th, 2024 @ 2:56 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Eligible North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day – Tuesday, March 5 – must register to vote by Friday, Feb. 9.
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 9:56 am
By: ENC NOW
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Governor Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley Joined Doctors, Advocates and New Beneficiaries at Enrollment Fair in Charlotte
Published: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 @ 11:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Since the state expanded who is eligible for Medicaid on Dec. 1, 2023, 314,101 North Carolinians have enrolled in the program and now have access to comprehensive health care, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Dashboard.
Published: Sunday, February 4th, 2024 @ 2:47 am
By: ENC NOW
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Gov. Cooper Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Congress to Continue Program that Helps North Carolinians Afford High-Speed Internet
Published: Friday, January 26th, 2024 @ 8:27 am
By: Governor's Office
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A new Civitas poll finds that 66% of North Carolina voters are concerned about crime and safety in their neighborhoods.
Published: Saturday, January 20th, 2024 @ 1:37 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper joined President Joe Biden in Raleigh today to announce $82 million in new investments from the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund that will connect at least 16,000 North Carolina homes and businesses to high-speed internet
Published: Friday, January 19th, 2024 @ 7:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolinians involved in the criminal justice system are assessed financial obligations that can add up to thousands of dollars—and most are poor and cannot pay them.
Published: Sunday, December 24th, 2023 @ 1:34 am
By: ENC NOW
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Nation’s largest college of education provides special financial aid opportunities to help address national teacher shortage
Published: Sunday, December 10th, 2023 @ 11:01 pm
By: ENC NOW
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North Carolinians were more generous in their giving to charities in the state this past year.
Published: Monday, December 4th, 2023 @ 8:03 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolinians Mark Meadows and Sidney Powell are among the 18 people indicted with former President Donald Trump by the state of Georgia for alleged crimes during the state’s 2020 elections.
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 @ 12:24 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Attention North Carolinians: If you want to treat yourself to some fresh, wild-caught flounder this season, you better start saving your pennies.
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 6:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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After a month-long break for some, state lawmakers are getting back to work this week. Here is a preview of a few things North Carolinians might see in Raleigh this week:
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 3:53 am
By: Carolina Journal
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LiNC-IT works with 44 employers to help employees on the autism spectrum succeed at work, recognized as national model
Published: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 @ 6:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolinians will see their auto insurance rates increase by 4.5% on Dec. 1 or after and again in 2024 because of a settlement reached between the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) and insurance companies.
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 @ 1:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced today that DHHS will launch Medicaid Expansion on Dec. 1, 2023, giving more than 600,000 North Carolinians access to health care.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 6:02 am
By: Governor's Office
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Medicaid expansion is likely to increase the cost of healthcare for all North Carolinians, including those on the State Health Plan (SHP), according to state Treasurer Dale Folwell.
Published: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 @ 7:08 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolinians who are on the State Health Plan (SHP) for their medical insurance will not see an increase in their premiums for the 2024 benefit year. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and the SHP Board of Trustees agreed to the freeze for the sixth year in a row.
Published: Monday, October 30th, 2023 @ 12:27 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help prevent the spread of rabies. Starting this week, Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine for wild raccoons in Western North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 @ 3:36 pm
By: ENC NOW
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Emergency Management are encouraging North Carolinians across eastern and central portions of the state to be prepared for tropical weather over the next couple of days.
Published: Thursday, October 26th, 2023 @ 5:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Christmas came in August for many North Carolinians as Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate flexed their muscles and overrode three of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes on bills impacting school choice.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 8:16 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC8, accused U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra of misleading him and other North Carolinians about plans to house unaccompanied migrant children at a Greensboro facility at a hearing Wednesday.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 8:08 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds people to take precautions against mosquito bites following recent reports of West Nile virus infection in the state.
Published: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 @ 7:32 pm
By: ENC NOW
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North Carolinians are encouraged to wear purple on Oct. 19 to help spread awareness
Published: Monday, October 16th, 2023 @ 6:42 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Everyone 6-months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot.
Published: Saturday, September 30th, 2023 @ 3:33 pm
By: ENC NOW
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According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 6:26 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Two women from Wilson are the latest North Carolinians to plead guilty to fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Act (PPP) loans in a nationwide multi-million COVID-19 fraud scheme.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 12:58 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians.
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 5:05 pm
By: ENC NOW
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No Nonsense Republican & former Healthcare Executive Jesse Thomas poses the question to North Carolinians, what would Lincoln think of the rancor & callousness of our politics today?
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 12:36 am
By: ENC NOW
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North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
Published: Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 @ 6:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including in the early warning wastewater monitoring system.
Published: Monday, August 14th, 2023 @ 12:33 am
By: ENC NOW
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