Economy

A.G. Jeff Jackson Joins Suit Against Trump Admin For Withholding Food Assistance From Millions

“Nearly 600,000 children in our state could be without food in a few days because USDA is playing an illegal game of shutdown politics,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “They have emergency money to help feed children during this shutdown, and they’re refusing to spend it. I warned them last week that I would take them to court if they tried to hurt our kids, and today that’s what we’re doing.”

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As shutdown stretches on, North Carolina families, workers, & troops feel the squeeze

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Community

Federal SNAP benefits pause will impact millions of North Carolinians. Here’s our guide to food access and resources.

As food assistance demand is high and supplies are limited, community and peer-to-peer support are very important as we navigate these difficult times. We need to not only support food banks as much as we can, but also support each other.

November 4, 2025

Economy

AG Jeff Jackson fights to lower energy costs for North Carolinians

“Thousands of families were going to have the option to install solar power, save money, and have another energy option after a major storm. Now the EPA has illegally cancelled those funds – so I’m going to court to bring $150 million back to our state,” Jackson said in a press release.

October 27, 2025

Economy

1-in-4 North Carolinians see medical debt forgiven after state initiative exceeds all expectations

It’s all thanks to a first-of-its-kind state initiative started last year by former NC Governor Roy Cooper. Cooper and the former Health Secretary. Kody Kinsley used North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion, which Cooper championed for years, to incentivize all 99 acute care hospitals in the state to join the debt relief effort.

October 21, 2025

Economy

Gov. Stein Celebrates Biogen’s $2 Billion Investment in North Carolina

“North Carolina is a global leader in life sciences, and Biogen has been at the heart of that story for three decades,” stated Governor Josh Stein. “This new $2 billion investment means more innovation, more good-paying jobs, better health, and a stronger economy.”

October 20, 2025

Economy

Clean Energy groups across North Carolina push back against Duke Energy’s latest plan

“Duke has eliminated wind, reduced solar, and delayed nuclear while increasing our dependence on price-volatile natural gas and coal. Duke Energy is retreating from the state’s clean energy future that can continue to bring good jobs and lower costs to North Carolina.”

October 16, 2025

Economy

North Carolina Furniture Manufacturers Warn Trump’s New Tariffs Will Hurt Their Industry, Not Revive It As He Claims

Furniture for America, a trade group led by the Home Furnishings Alliance in High Point, responded to the announcement in a detailed letter to the Trump administration. The letter explains the concerns of industry leaders that these tariffs would not only fail to strengthen the US furniture industry but actually damage it further.

October 14, 2025

Economy

Government Shutdown Impacts North Carolinians, Federal Workers

Since last Wednesday, over 140,000 North Carolinians have not received paychecks. During previous shutdowns, Americans being forced to work without pay has led to a rise in worker absences, and some have left government service altogether.

October 14, 2025

Economy

Roy Cooper roundtable warns of ‘ticking time bomb’ for NC health care costs

Cooper described what will be a “nasty shock” for North Carolinians on November 1st, when the ACA Marketplace begins open enrollment for next year. “They’re about to be notified that their health insurance premiums are going through the roof. Because insurance companies are raising their premiums on top of federal subsidies not being renewed by Congress in this ‘big, beautiful bill.’”

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Economy

A.G. Jeff Jackson Joins Suit Against Trump Admin For Withholding Food Assistance From Millions

As shutdown stretches on, North Carolina families, workers, & troops feel the squeeze

Federal SNAP benefits pause will impact millions of North Carolinians. Here’s our guide to food access and resources.

AG Jeff Jackson fights to lower energy costs for North Carolinians

1-in-4 North Carolinians see medical debt forgiven after state initiative exceeds all expectations

Gov. Stein Celebrates Biogen’s $2 Billion Investment in North Carolina

Clean Energy groups across North Carolina push back against Duke Energy’s latest plan

North Carolina Furniture Manufacturers Warn Trump’s New Tariffs Will Hurt Their Industry, Not Revive It As He Claims

Government Shutdown Impacts North Carolinians, Federal Workers

Roy Cooper roundtable warns of ‘ticking time bomb’ for NC health care costs

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