Commissioner Bisignano Unveils New Organizational Structure Focused on Operational Excellence NORTH CAROLINA – Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced significant changes to the agency’s executive leadership team and organizational structure today, aimed at strengthening accountability, improving performance, and modernizing service delivery for Americans nationwide. The restructuring comes as the agency continues to…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC — U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) held a press conference Tuesday morning at his Goldsboro district office to recap his August recess activities and outline upcoming legislative priorities. The press availability, which took place at 9:30 a.m. at the congressman’s office on Cashwell Drive, provided Davis an opportunity to highlight his extensive outreach…… read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
