House bill picks vendor for education software
It’s rare for state legislators to decide exactly which company should get a major state government contract.
Month: January 2023
Robinson’s campaign spending challenge
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s campaign raised $708,724 during the second half of 2022 – but he spent much of that amount over the same period.
Bill would ban ‘cashless’ businesses
Some businesses have recently started to require customers pay with credit or debit cards – no cash allowed. Rep. Brenden Jones, R-Columbus, and several other House Republicans aren’t fans of the trend.
Redaction snafu delays Health Plan records release
It’ll likely take longer before the State Health Plan releases public records detailing the proposals from three insurers seeking the contract to administer insurance for state workers and retirees.
Grants fund industrial cybersecurity, other courses
To meet employers’ needs in a modern job market, community colleges are trying to go well beyond traditional career readiness offerings like plumbing and welding. But high-tech programs aren’t cheap.
Sports betting fight brews
After a near miss last year, sports betting legislation could be among the first hot topics to come up as the long session cranks up.
Tussle over State Health Plan public records
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Could Medicaid funding help pay for child care?
Could Medicaid help pay for child care and community college training to get more people back into the workforce?
BOG blasts teacher training programs on reading
The UNC Board of Governors strongly criticized the universities’ teacher preparation programs over their failure to adhere to mandates that they train teachers in the “science of reading” approach.
New UNC policy could limit topics in job interviews
Last month, an advocacy group with ties to N.C. Senate Republicans took aim at an N.C. State microbiology professor job posting that required applicants to submit their “plans for implementing antiracism and equity-based practice.”
Third insurer joins battle over Health Plan contract
Blue Cross Blue Shield isn’t the only insurance company filing a formal protest against the State Health Plan’s decision to switch to Aetna in 2023.
AFP backs marijuana, opposes Medicaid expansion
The influential conservative group Americans For Prosperity has released its legislative agenda for North Carolina this year.
Stein looks to bypass Democratic primary fight for governor
Surprising no one, Attorney General Josh Stein launched his candidacy for governor on Wednesday morning.
GOP leaders call for tax cuts this year
More tax cuts will likely be on the agenda this session, Senate leader Phil Berger said. Berger said in his opening day floor speech that “we must further reduce taxes,” and he gave more details to reporters later Wednesday.
Blue Cross appeals State Health Plan move
In a formal appeal filed Thursday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina says the State Health Plan used “arbitrary criteria and a distorted scoring system” in its decision to switch to Aetna starting in 2025.