Category Archives: Government
Governor Stein Announces Nearly $18 Million in Contributions for North Carolina Food Assistance
State and private donors mobilize as federal SNAP benefits face suspensionNORTH CAROLINA - Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina will provide $10 million to local food banks across the sta...
Nov 06, 2025
City Announces Change to Cash Payment Policy Following Discontinuation of the Penny
Goldsboro, NC – Due to the Federal Reserve's discontinuation of the penny, the City has announced an update to its cash payment policy. Effective immediately, all cash payments made at City Hall...
Nov 06, 2025
North Carolina SNAP Benefits Face November Delay Amid Federal Shutdown
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - More than 1.4 million North Carolinians who depend on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) face delayed benefits in November if the ongoing...
Oct 27, 2025
Federal Government Shutdown Threatens November Food Benefits for Wayne County Residents
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Thousands of Wayne County families who depend on Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits may face disruptions in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, accord...
Oct 22, 2025
North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
State Officials Work to Protect 1.4 Million SNAP Recipients as Uncertainty LoomsNORTH CAROLINA - As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, North Carolina officials are racing to minim...
Oct 08, 2025
Social Security Administration Announces Executive Leadership Restructuring to Enhance Service Delivery
Commissioner Bisignano Unveils New Organizational Structure Focused on Operational ExcellenceNORTH CAROLINA - Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced significant...
Sep 05, 2025
Federal Agency Directs North Carolina to Remove Gender Identity Content from Sex Education Program
Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Compliance DeadlineNORTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has ordered the Nort...
Aug 30, 2025
Social Security Administration Marks 90th Anniversary with Major Service Improvements
Trump Signs Proclamation Honoring Agency’s Legacy as Digital Transformation Shows ResultsThe Social Security Administration celebrated its 90th anniversary today with President Donald Trump sign...
Aug 17, 2025
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 gove...
Aug 04, 2025
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 ar...
Jul 25, 2025