North Carolina lawmakers want to follow the federal government's lead on exempting taxes on tips in most cases but critics of the policy said the minor benefits would only help a small number of workers.
The board overseeing the health insurance plan for North Carolina workers and retirees voted Friday to raise most enrollees’ premiums to help cover a deficit that has grown to $507 million this year.
Regulations will become harder to approve under a new law that North Carolina legislators passed, by overriding Gov. Josh Stein's veto. House Bill 402, known as the REINS Act, requires the General Assembly's approval for rules or regulations costing more than $20 million over five years.
A day after the release of State Auditor Dave Boliek’s report recommending to split off the DMV from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein opposes a reorganization of the Department of Motor Vehicles that would make it a standalone agency, his office indicated Tuesday.
House Bill 804 would criminalize abortion from the moment of conception, with limited exceptions. If passed, this bill would be one of the most extreme measures the state has seen.
Rep. Rodney D. Pierce, a Democrat representing Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties, has an idea for a statewide screening program to help men detect prostate cancer before it’s too late.
Amid abortion access struggles in NC, a painting donation to local abortion clinics stands as a tribute to providers and patients navigating the state’s ever-changing restrictions.
Duke Energy recently announced plans to replace several coal-fired power plants with natural gas-fired stations at two North Carolina sites by 2029. Now, it’s joined nine other power companies in asking newly-confirmed EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken environmental regulations regarding natural gas and coal ash.
The Perinatal Quality Collaborative of NC has been credited with reducing C-section births, boosting breastfeeding and cutting infection rates in the tiniest babies.
North Carolinians are speaking up as state Republicans rush to change the congressional voting map and improve their chances in the midterms next year.
This year, the organization gave Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress an "F," scoring 12% on their metrics for transitioning away from climate-harming energy sources, coal and natural gas.
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, a massively reduced fine for poor conditions that led to a farmworker's death is leading to questions about worker protections in North Carolina.