North Carolina state government

Expanded Medicaid for new mothers begins in NC

April 1, 2022 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New mothers can now receive one year of full Medicaid coverage after delivery as a new state law expanding services took effect Friday.

The 12-month coverage option was offered to states in a COVID-19 relief and stimulus package approved by Congress last year.

Mask-optional policy begins next week at most NC agencies

March 1, 2022 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mask-wearing inside most North Carolina state government buildings will become optional starting next week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday.

Continued improving COVID-19 numbers, along with access to vaccinations and other treatments "are making this step possible,” Cooper said in a news release.

Debt study says NC government still in good fiscal position

February 2, 2022 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state government continues to hold a comfortable cushion of additional borrowing capacity that it could use and still remain fiscally sound, according to an annual report released this week.

NC state controller wants education spending order halted

By GARY D. ROBERTSONNovember 29, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The chief bookkeeper for North Carolina state government's finances has asked an appeals court to block a trial judge's recent decision that ordered her and other officials to allocate $1.75 billion to address education inequities.

Moore: North Carolina budget action could happen next week

October 27, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislative action on a final North Carolina state government budget — a plan with or without formal support from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper — could happen as soon as next week, a top Republican lawmaker said Tuesday.

NC House speaker: Budget, new maps are goals for October

September 15, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders are aiming to finalize a North Carolina state government budget and complete redistricting by the end of October, House Speaker Tim Moore said on Wednesday.

NC budget dance slowed as GOP leaders differ on bottom line

By GARY D. ROBERTSONMay 7, 2021 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A big question within North Carolina state government at the start of the year was whether Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican legislative leaders could agree on a state budget after reaching a negotiating impasse two years ago...

NC budget dance slowed as GOP leaders differ on bottom line

By GARY D. ROBERTSONMay 7, 2021 GMT