US Department of Labor awards $4M in funding to continue disaster-relief jobs, training for North Carolinians affected ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded incremental funding of $4 million to support disaster-relief jobs and continue employment training for North Carolina residents harmed in September 2024 when Hurricane Helene brought the worst …

Kimberly-Clark to invest $2 billion in expansion projects in Ohio, South Carolina

(WLUK) -- Kimberly-Clark announced it's investing more than $2 billion in expansion of its North American businesses over the next five years. It is the company's largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years. Kimberly-Clark says it has seen a …

North Carolina court says stripping governor of election board appointments can go ahead for now

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina appeals court ruled Wednesday that a law stripping the governor’s authority to appoint State Board of Elections members can take effect for now, even though trial judges struck it down as unconstitutional just last …

North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEI

But the legislation will have a tougher time becoming law than it did a year ago. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein will likely veto the legislation, and Republicans now lack a supermajority in the House that allowed them to override vetoes with relative ease …

North Carolina State Crypto Investment Bill Approved By House

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) North Carolina is making strides in the world of cryptocurrency as the state House has recently passed a bill related to crypto investments. This significant development showcases the state's willingness to embrace digital …

Longtime North Carolina House member Sarah Stevens plans to run for state Supreme Court

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — A veteran North Carolina Republican legislator announced Wednesday that she will run next year for the state Supreme Court, seeking the seat currently held by Democratic Associate Justice Anita Earls, who is already preparing for a …

‘Crypto-friendly legislation’ clears North Carolina House

(The Center Square) – Called “crypto-friendly legislation” by the leader of the chamber, a proposal on digital assets on Wednesday afternoon passed the North Carolina House of Representatives. Passage was 71-44 mostly along party lines. The NC Digital …

North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump’s pushback against DEI

North Carolina court says stripping governor of election board appointments can go ahead for now

Utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina could see 500% property tax increase

CHARLOTTE — A bill that would raise taxes on utility-scale solar facilities in North Carolina by 500% is moving through the Statehouse. House Bill 729, known as the Farmland Protection Act, passed the Agriculture and Environment Committee Wednesday morning …