RALEIGH, N.C. – A mother of five from Elm City experienced the shock of a lifetime when a $1 digital instant game ticket transformed her family’s future, awarding her a $4.7 million jackpot in what marks the second-largest digital instant prize in North Carolina lottery history. Cesaltina Ribeiro, who recently became a grandmother, immediately reached…… 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 »
Raleigh, N.C — Governor Josh Stein announced the winners of North Carolina’s sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition, celebrating innovation, problem-solving, and technical excellence among high school students. The final event, hosted at Lenovo’s headquarters, featured nine student teams from across the state pitching original mobile applications to a panel of industry experts, educators, and…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Friday, May 30, state leaders, health care professionals, and researchers will gather at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for a symposium exploring the transformative impact of Medicaid expansion and the state’s pioneering Healthy Opportunities Pilots program. Hosted by the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the…… read more »
RALEIGH, NC — In a continued effort to maintain transparency and comply with state legislation, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) publishes its “Cash Watch Numbers” report each Friday, offering a weekly snapshot of the department’s financial activity. The report, required under Session Law 2019-251 passed by the N.C. General Assembly, details NCDOT’s receipts,…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — For the first time, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease has exceeded 7 million, according to the 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today by the Alzheimer’s Association. With the disease continuing to rise in prevalence, a strong majority of Americans say they want to know their status…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — (May 1) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has named Paul Tine as the new Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles, effective May 6, 2025. Governor Josh Stein praised the appointment, citing Tine’s experience as a business owner and former legislator. “Paul knows how to get things done and…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — Wednesday April 30, The NC Values Coalition held a press conference this morning in support of two controversial bills: House Bill 606, which would extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims by individuals who have detransitioned, and the Women’s Safety and Protection Act (Senate Bill 516/House Bill 791), which seeks…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley delivered a heartfelt message this week honoring workers across the state who were injured or lost their lives while on the job. The tribute, part of the Department of Labor’s continued focus on workplace safety, underscored the human cost of occupational accidents and the agency’s commitment…… read more »
