Category Archives: Government

Federal Agency Directs North Carolina to Remove Gender Identity Content from Sex Education Program

Federal Agency Directs North Carolina to Remove Gender Identity Content from Sex Education Program

Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Compliance Deadline NORTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has ordered the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to eliminate all references to gender identity from federally-funded sex education materials within 60 days, according to an announcement from the…read more »

Social Security Administration Marks 90th Anniversary with Major Service Improvements

Social Security Administration Marks 90th Anniversary with Major Service Improvements

Trump Signs Proclamation Honoring Agency’s Legacy as Digital Transformation Shows Results The Social Security Administration celebrated its 90th anniversary today with President Donald Trump signing a presidential proclamation recognizing the program’s enduring importance to American families. The milestone comes as the agency reports significant improvements in customer service under new leadership. Since President Franklin D.…read more »

Congressional Delegation Meets with Mexican President on Border Security and Trade Relations

Congressional Delegation Meets with Mexican President on Border Security and Trade Relations

WASHINGTON D.C. — A bipartisan congressional delegation led by Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) recently concluded a diplomatic mission to Mexico, meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum and senior government officials to address critical bilateral issues including border security, drug trafficking, and trade relations. Productive Discussions on Border Security The delegation’s meetings with President Sheinbaum and U.S.…read more »

Bipartisan Legislation Targets Insurance Companies Over Medical Surprise Billing Enforcement

Bipartisan Legislation Targets Insurance Companies Over Medical Surprise Billing Enforcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced new legislation this week aimed at strengthening enforcement of the landmark No Surprises Act, citing concerns that insurance companies are circumventing patient protections designed to eliminate unexpected medical bills. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), led the introduction of the No Surprises Enforcement Act in the House,…read more »

House Passes Bill to Update Language in Veterans Employment Program

House Passes Bill to Update Language in Veterans Employment Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at modernizing language used in a key veterans employment program, moving away from terminology that many veterans consider outdated and potentially offensive. The Veterans Employment Readiness Yield (VERY) Act of 2025, designated as H.R. 2625, passed by voice vote without objection following committee…read more »

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Cancer Patient Access to Complex Therapies

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Cancer Patient Access to Complex Therapies

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at protecting patient access to cancer treatments and other complex therapies amid concerns that Medicare reimbursement cuts could force physicians to limit care options. The “Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act,” introduced by Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC), a physician, alongside…read more »

Governor Stein Signs ‘Make Elevators Great Again’ Act into Law

Governor Stein Signs ‘Make Elevators Great Again’ Act into Law

RALEIGH, NC – Governor Josh Stein has signed House Bill 559, known as the “Make Elevators Great Again” (MEGA) Act, into law, marking a significant victory for North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley’s public safety agenda. Commissioner Praises Bipartisan Support Labor Commissioner Luke Farley praised the governor’s decision to sign the legislation, calling it a…read more »

Federal Reconciliation Bill Passes House, Threatens Billions in North Carolina Funding

Federal Reconciliation Bill Passes House, Threatens Billions in North Carolina Funding

NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. House of Representatives passed a Senate reconciliation bill on Thursday that could strip billions of dollars from North Carolina’s economy through major cuts to federal health and social support programs. The legislation includes substantial changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), which provide essential services to millions…read more »

Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Surprise Retirement, Reshaping 2026 Senate Race

Sen. Thom Tillis Announces Surprise Retirement, Reshaping 2026 Senate Race

WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced Monday that he will not seek re-election when his term expires in 2026, ending a political career that began in a trailer park and culminated with nearly a decade in the U.S. Senate. In a lengthy statement, Tillis said the decision came down to a…read more »

State Legislative Leaders to Address Community at August Breakfast Forum

State Legislative Leaders to Address Community at August Breakfast Forum

WANYE COUNTY, N.C. —- A Legislative Update Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st, offering residents an opportunity to engage directly with state lawmakers on key issues affecting the region. The event will take place from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Walnut Creek Country Club. Distinguished Speakers to Address Attendees Three prominent state officials will…read more »

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