Lawmakers express concern about left-leaning legal aid efforts, but groups say they’ve been misunderstood and other red states don’t do this.
Posted inHealth
With home births growing, NC could rethink licensing of certified midwives
A state task force is taking a fresh look at licensure for certified midwives that could more closely align North Carolina with other states.
Posted inEconomy
Helene’s devastation shakes up NC economic distress tiers for 2026
The economic distress tier system that NC agencies use to rank counties saw downward movement in places recovering from Helene.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Get ready for most expensive Senate race ever
Contest to replace retiring US Sen. Thom Tillis in NC is predicted to draw more money than any Senate race in history.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Clock ticking on NC’s $1.2 billion in unspent federal COVID funds, auditor warns
ARPA program money allocated to NC agencies set to return to the feds if the COVID funds aren’t spent before the end of 2026.