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UNC Health and ECU Leave State Employees and Taxpayers with a $1 Billion Bill and Threaten the Tax-Exempt Status of the Pension Plan
 
North Carolina’s hospitals are being called out in a new report from the state treasurer’s office that shows a wide range in hospital pricing, huge price markups from Medicare rates, and a lack of price transparency.
North Carolina’s hospitals are being called out in a new report from the state treasurer’s office that shows a wide range in hospital pricing, huge price markups from Medicare rates, and a lack of price transparency.
 
The Department of State Treasurer is committed to encouraging individuals to prioritize, plan and stay motivated as they move toward retirement, and its efforts have been recognized with a prestigious award.
The Department of State Treasurer is committed to encouraging individuals to prioritize, plan and stay motivated as they move toward retirement, and its efforts have been recognized with a prestigious award.
 
The insurance could be used to cover gender services for minors.
 
North Carolina Hospitals Charge Families Huge Price Markups for Common Shoppable Services, Hide Prices from Patients
 
In a previous blogpost I reported on cancellations at two North Carolina educational institutions. Today I’m sorry to have to report on another.
In a previous blogpost I reported on cancellations at two North Carolina educational institutions. Today I’m sorry to have to report on another.
 
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision allowing a fired state trooper to get his job back. Judges agreed that the State Highway Patrol lacked "just cause" to fire Trooper Joe Locklear.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision allowing a fired state trooper to get his job back. Judges agreed that the State Highway Patrol lacked "just cause" to fire Trooper Joe Locklear.
 
One of the largest public state pension funds in the nation has routinely accepted shareholder resolution advice from a woke proxy advisory firm based in San Francisco
One of the largest public state pension funds in the nation has routinely accepted shareholder resolution advice from a woke proxy advisory firm based in San Francisco
 
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently opposed legislation that would require divestment from fossil fuel companies despite the agency’s support of the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently opposed legislation that would require divestment from fossil fuel companies despite the agency’s support of the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG.
 
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is the latest prominent Democrat to turn against his own party and the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG, amid a run for reelection in a heavily Republican state.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is the latest prominent Democrat to turn against his own party and the environmental, social, and corporate governance movement, also known as ESG, amid a run for reelection in a heavily Republican state.
 
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision Thursday which prevented the Biden administration from enforcing a COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees.
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision Thursday which prevented the Biden administration from enforcing a COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees.
 
Nearly half a million students in Los Angeles missed school Tuesday after tens of thousands of workers employed with the second-largest district in the nation walked off the job, beginning a three-day strike demanding higher wages to afford Southern California living.
Nearly half a million students in Los Angeles missed school Tuesday after tens of thousands of workers employed with the second-largest district in the nation walked off the job, beginning a three-day strike demanding higher wages to afford Southern California living.
 
A group representing N.C. firefighters and paramedics is interested in the outcome of a case at the N.C. Court of Appeals involving a fired state trooper.
A group representing N.C. firefighters and paramedics is interested in the outcome of a case at the N.C. Court of Appeals involving a fired state trooper.
 
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
A bill to end payroll dues deductions for all public employees In North Carolina was introduced earlier this week.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell had some good news to share regarding pension systems in the state at his monthly “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Dec. 6.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell had some good news to share regarding pension systems in the state at his monthly “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Dec. 6.
 
There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the proper societal response to Covid-19. Governments’ reactions to it didn’t help, as I discussed in previous posts. They were dictatorial and marked by shocking, confusing policy reversals.
There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the proper societal response to Covid-19. Governments’ reactions to it didn’t help, as I discussed in previous posts. They were dictatorial and marked by shocking, confusing policy reversals.
 
Jackson County Has Over $4 Million Awaiting Claims in Department of State Treasurer's NCCash Program
Jackson County Has Over $4 Million Awaiting Claims in Department of State Treasurer's NCCash Program
 
The North Carolina State Health Plan and Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Find that the Majority of North Carolina's Hospitals Are Overcharging Patients While Profiting Off Medicare
The North Carolina State Health Plan and Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Find that the Majority of North Carolina's Hospitals Are Overcharging Patients While Profiting Off Medicare
 
The American Federation of Teachers union says its lobbying is to thank for the Biden administration's dramatic expansion of a program that forgives an unlimited amount of student loans for public employees, and that one teacher used it to get out of $450,000 in obligations.
The American Federation of Teachers union says its lobbying is to thank for the Biden administration's dramatic expansion of a program that forgives an unlimited amount of student loans for public employees, and that one teacher used it to get out of $450,000 in obligations.
 
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Louis on Thursday that would stop city officials from using taxpayer-funded resources — like the American Rescue Plan Act — to pay for abortions, including travel expenses and other costs to terminate pregnancies.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the City of St. Louis on Thursday that would stop city officials from using taxpayer-funded resources — like the American Rescue Plan Act — to pay for abortions, including travel expenses and other costs to terminate pregnancies.
 
Treasurer Folwell and TSERS Board of Trustees Acknowledge His Contributions to the Retirement Systems
Treasurer Folwell and TSERS Board of Trustees Acknowledge His Contributions to the Retirement Systems
 
The American Legislative Exchange Council just released its 2022 “Rich States, Poor States” report.
The American Legislative Exchange Council just released its 2022 “Rich States, Poor States” report.
 
A year ago, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), allocating $8.85 billion to North Carolina. More than $5 billion of this was sent to the state and allocated by the General Assembly in the latest budget.
A year ago, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), allocating $8.85 billion to North Carolina. More than $5 billion of this was sent to the state and allocated by the General Assembly in the latest budget.
 
N.C. House, Senate Urge Congress to Change Law so State Pensions Can Recover Losses from Russia
 
Calls on Congress to Amend Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to Allow Possible Recoupment of Investment Losses; Urges General Assembly to Pass Resolution
Calls on Congress to Amend Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to Allow Possible Recoupment of Investment Losses; Urges General Assembly to Pass Resolution
 
This Second Amendment issue has been overly discussed, with the two Democratic Socialist commissioners stating their nonsupport, and the nominal Republicans on our board requesting revisions, with even the Board's attorney electing to take a political position to support his constituency.
This Second Amendment issue has been overly discussed, with the two Democratic Socialist commissioners stating their nonsupport, and the nominal Republicans on our board requesting revisions, with even the Board's attorney electing to take a political position to support his constituency.
 
As the Beaufort County Commissioners defy the prudent concerns of some, and meet as per our body politic charter pursuant to the North Carolina general statute rgarding Open Meetings, I, as a commissioner, will have a very busy night.
As the Beaufort County Commissioners defy the prudent concerns of some, and meet as per our body politic charter pursuant to the North Carolina general statute rgarding Open Meetings, I, as a commissioner, will have a very busy night.
 
State workers in Nevada who are in enrolled in public employee healthcare plans will have to pay up to $55 more a month if they haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine.
State workers in Nevada who are in enrolled in public employee healthcare plans will have to pay up to $55 more a month if they haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine.
 
College athletes’ rights, including their economic rights, have long been denied.
 
The Government Transparency Act of 2021 would require that personnel actions of government employees, like public school teachers or county health officials, be described and maintained in public record
The Government Transparency Act of 2021 would require that personnel actions of government employees, like public school teachers or county health officials, be described and maintained in public record
 
A bill that would open disciplinary records of government employees is crawling through the Senate, and employee unions and Democrats are determined to kill it.
A bill that would open disciplinary records of government employees is crawling through the Senate, and employee unions and Democrats are determined to kill it.
 
NCACC Weekly Update — May 7
 
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