(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Sonya Davis to the District Court for Judicial District 9, serving Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties. Davis is filling the vacancy created after Judge Beth Heath retired.
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North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted January 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.0 percent.
Senator Brent Jackson: March updates
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” Enforcement Campaign Underway Across N.C.
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” enforcement campaign today to help keep impaired drivers off the road.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: The HWY 58 Connector
I hope you and your family are doing well. We've had a productive month in Raleigh — filled with constituent meetings, legislative research, bill drafting, and votes on several key priorities.
Greene County School Board Vice Chairman selected as special guest for Presidential Address
U.S. Rep. Don Davis has selected Brandon Johnson, vice chairman of the Greene County Board of Education, as his special guest for the President’s Address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
Governor Stein declares state of emergency, shares updates on winter weather
Governor Stein declared a state of emergency as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state. In a briefing this morning, Governor Stein, Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, and Secretary of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins provided an update on the winter weather that will impact much of the state starting Wednesday and into Thursday.
BJ Murphy: It’s Time to Modernize North Carolina’s Public Notice Laws
When Mrs. Smith tried to post a legal notice about her late husband’s estate, she experienced a headache undeserving of a widow. Neuse News could have offered a quick, affordable solution, but NC’s archaic laws forced her to use a slow, expensive weekly print newspaper with a shrinking number of subscribers.
The NCDOR Opens 2025 Individual Income Tax Filing Season
Raleigh, N.C. - The N.C. Department of Revenue officially opened the 2025 individual income tax filing season and began accepting 2024 returns. Taxpayers who file state returns electronically will receive acknowledgements.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Updates from eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter.
NCDOT Applications Open for Free Bicycle Helmets
RALEIGH – Applications are open to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation.
North Carolina's November County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 85 counties in November 2024, decreased in 12, and remained unchanged in three. Mitchell County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.9 percent while Orange and Currituck Counties each had the lowest at 2.9 percent.
Josh Stein Sworn In As North Carolina's 76th Governor
In the Old Senate Chambers at the historic Capitol in downtown Raleigh, Josh Stein took the oath of office to become North Carolina’s 76th Governor. Joined by his wife Anna and family, Stein swore to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and North Carolina and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of governor.
North Carolina's November employment figures released
The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2024 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: December updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.