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Local Government Commission Approves Over $300 Million in Financing Requests
Published: Sunday, March 24th, 2024 @ 8:01 am
By: ENC NOW
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Parent Company Unilever, PLC, and its Subsidiaries Included in Action
Published: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 @ 10:56 am
By: ENC NOW
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New Chowan County High School Funding and Fremont-Eureka Utility Agreement Also Approved
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 @ 9:13 am
By: ENC NOW
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New Chowan County High School, Fremont-Eureka Utility Agreement on Agenda
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 1:07 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Missing Money Had Been Placed with NCCash.com Program as Undeliverable
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 8:14 am
By: ENC NOW
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I wish to congratulate newly appointed State Auditor Jessica Holmes and welcome her to the Council of State.
Published: Thursday, February 15th, 2024 @ 8:13 am
By: ENC NOW
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I am saddened to learn of Charlie Munger’s passing. He has been called an investing genius, business titan, philanthropist, sharp-witted vice-chair of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s right-hand man.
Published: Monday, February 12th, 2024 @ 7:57 am
By: ENC NOW
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Several Housing Authorities Will Issue Bonds To Help Expand the Number of Housing Units
Published: Monday, January 29th, 2024 @ 10:15 am
By: ENC NOW
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New Law Addresses Local Governments Not Submitting Financial Audits on Time
Published: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 @ 12:54 am
By: ENC NOW
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(Raleigh, N.C.) Today, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first GIP/GLP-1 called “Zepbound” for the purpose of weight loss.
Published: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 @ 12:54 am
By: ENC NOW
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I was sorry to hear the news that State Auditor Beth Wood will not seek reelection in 2024.
Published: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 @ 2:06 am
By: ENC NOW
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Often First Line of Defense Against Elder Financial Exploitation and Fraud
Published: Sunday, January 14th, 2024 @ 10:29 am
By: ENC NOW
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According to a Dec. 21 press release from state Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc. and its parent company Unilever PLC have been added to a list of companies that the Treasurer’s Office restricts investments and contracts with due to their anti-Israel activity.
Published: Monday, January 1st, 2024 @ 9:23 am
By: Carolina Journal
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This week, Donna King, Alex Baltzegar, David Larson, Mitch Kokai, and Theresa Opeka break down the week’s news.
Published: Thursday, December 28th, 2023 @ 10:03 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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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
Published: Thursday, December 28th, 2023 @ 5:07 pm
By: ENC NOW
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High Medication Cost Leads State Health Plan to Consider Removing GLP-1 Drugs from Coverage
Published: Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 @ 3:32 am
By: ENC NOW
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The small town of Robersonville, population 1,249, in Martin County, is once again in charge of its finances, as the state restored financial control to the town at Tuesday’s Local Government Commission meeting.
Published: Friday, December 22nd, 2023 @ 4:34 am
By: Carolina Journal
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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.
Published: Thursday, December 21st, 2023 @ 10:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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One-Time Supplemental Payment Granted by General Assembly for TSERS, CJRS and LRS
Published: Sunday, December 10th, 2023 @ 5:09 pm
By: ENC NOW
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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.
Published: Sunday, December 10th, 2023 @ 12:24 am
By: ENC NOW
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Claims for More than $36,000 Already Filed
Published: Saturday, December 9th, 2023 @ 12:46 pm
By: ENC NOW
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New Program Partners with CVS Caremark, GoodRx, to Target Some High-Cost Prescriptions, Lowering Out-of-Pocket Costs for Members
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 @ 2:24 am
By: ENC NOW
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You have regrettably seized the opportunity to engage in a stunt with dubious authority as acting governor during a brief interlude while Gov. Cooper is overseas conducting state business.
Published: Thursday, November 30th, 2023 @ 7:26 am
By: ENC NOW
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While I may not be an expert on public records laws, I agree with what former North Carolina Governor Jim Martin continues saying.
Published: Saturday, November 25th, 2023 @ 12:07 pm
By: ENC NOW
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State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, will discuss the importance of transparency in government, which includes access to and retention of public records, during his Ask Me Anything session with reporters on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Published: Friday, November 24th, 2023 @ 1:51 am
By: ENC NOW
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The New Hanover County Project was Among $1.9 Billion in Successful Financing Requests
Published: Saturday, November 18th, 2023 @ 7:44 am
By: ENC NOW
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Money that was Sitting Idle in NCCash.com Now Will Help Residents Break Chains of Addiction
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 @ 11:14 pm
By: ENC NOW
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I am deeply disappointed that Gov. Cooper vetoed SB 678, which will discourage projects such as conversion of the Belews Creek coal-fired plant to a cleaner, zero-emission, nuclear-powered energy source that would meet growing energy demands
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 @ 12:17 am
By: ENC NOW
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Buying and Constructing Buildings, Water and Sewer Projects Among Items Up for Votes on Tuesday
Published: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 @ 7:55 am
By: ENC NOW
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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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N.C. Orthotics & Prosthetics Recoups Funds, Credits the Department of State Treasurer
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
By: ENC NOW
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From State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA
Published: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 @ 9:24 am
By: ENC NOW
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Charlotte Airport, Spectrum Center, Other Requests Totaling Over $1 Billion in Financing Win Approval
Published: Thursday, October 12th, 2023 @ 10:19 am
By: ENC NOW
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North Carolina Hospitals Charge Families Huge Price Markups for Common Shoppable Services, Hide Prices from Patients
Published: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 @ 11:44 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Town of Robersonville Regaining Fiscal Control, Project Grace on LGC Meeting Discussion Agenda
Published: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 @ 11:47 am
By: ENC NOW
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“It could ultimately have an impact on not only its operating budgets from a year-to-year basis but also have an impact on our gigantic unfunded healthcare liability,” Folwell said.
Published: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 @ 8:26 am
By: Carolina Journal
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More Than $108 Million Returned to Rightful Owners in FY 2022-23
Published: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 @ 12:14 am
By: ENC NOW
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Study by Duke University School of Law researchers and the North Carolina Office of State Treasurer finds that North Carolina's hospitals obtained legal judgments, including interest charges, from patients with medical debt
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 11:23 am
By: ENC NOW
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I applaud the Court of Appeals opinion that unanimously overturned a lower court ruling.
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 10:01 pm
By: ENC NOW
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State Treasurer Folwell Returns Missing Money from NCCash.com that will Help Meet Her Goals
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 1:52 am
By: ENC NOW
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$4.4 Million Safeguarded in NCCash.com Awaiting Claims by Stokes County Owners
Published: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 @ 9:30 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Returns Over $21,000 in Missing Money, Gives Assurances State Banks Are Healthy
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 12:04 am
By: ENC NOW
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Members Give the Go-Ahead to a Host of Projects Around the State
Published: Thursday, September 14th, 2023 @ 5:10 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Gov. Roy Cooper signed two bills into law Monday and vetoed three, with one in particular raising disapproval from two Council of State members who call for lawmakers to override it.
Published: Sunday, August 13th, 2023 @ 5:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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6th Straight Year Premium Rates Remain Steady, Benefiting Teachers and State Employees
Published: Sunday, August 13th, 2023 @ 8:13 am
By: ENC NOW
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State Health Plan Rate Decision Will Be Focus of Monthly Ask Me Anything Q&A
Published: Friday, August 11th, 2023 @ 8:46 pm
By: ENC NOW
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North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is warning of a potential financial crisis for retiree healthcare provided by local governments across the state.
Published: Monday, August 7th, 2023 @ 3:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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