Murdock DURHAM – Affordable housing, livable wages, utilities, economic development, education and public safety are priorities for Durham’s legislators. North Carolina state Senator Natalie Murdock and Representative Zack Hawkins recently gave a legislative update at Zafa Temple #176. “We’re collaborating, but we’re

RALEIGH – Cash App told its users their money was safe and protected like at a bank. It wasn't. When fraud happened, the company often didn't investigate, didn't refund, and for years didn't even have a phone number to call. Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced a settlement with Block, Inc., the company that owns Cash App, resolving allegations

Big changes are coming to the State Health Plan, which provides health insurance for nearly 750,000 teachers, state employees, retirees and their dependents. Starting in 2027, plan members will be incentivized by lower deductibles and out-of-pocket costs to seek out “preferred providers” for their care. “We are asking our members to

Gov. Josh Stein signed a historic $34 billion state budget Tuesday, enacting North Carolina’s first comprehensive spending plan since 2023. Republican legislative leaders sent the long-overdue budget to Stein last week after more than a year of negotiations over items like income tax and teacher raises. The delay meant state agencies were running on

Republican budget writers rolled out a 634-page spending plan Tuesday chock-full of special provisions and policy changes with limited time for review before the first planned vote on the $34 billion package. The measure includes raises for state employees and teachers first announced by Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingha, and House Speaker Destin

The term “lunch shaming” is a growing trend where children are filmed either eating alone or mocked for their food and being posted online. As a result, many children could be turning to skipping meals or hiding to avoid them. It’s a trend that surfaced this year. Natalie Mootz, CMO of Nutrition NC, has provided answers to some key

The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to turn over lists of voters under a proposed rule, the agency’s chief executive said Wednesday, angering Democrats who warn the decision will disenfranchise voters. Postmaster General David Steiner defended the rule at a Senate hearing and dismissed accusations that the

Two of the U.S. Department of Education's biggest responsibilities will shift to other federal agencies: safeguarding student civil rights and administering programs for students with disabilities. The Trump administration said Tuesday it will move much of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the U.S. Department of Health and