North Carolina Treasury Secretary Dale Folwell, and now, challenging for the seat of North Carolina's governor visits with Eastern North Carolina NOW's publisher, Stan Deatherage, to discuss the multiple jobs of the Secretary, his commitment to performance, and that lurking elected position hence.
Published: Sunday, February 4th, 2024 @ 9:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The small town of Robersonville, population 1,249, in Martin County, is once again in charge of its finances, as the state restored financial control to the town at Tuesday’s Local Government Commission meeting.
Published: Friday, December 22nd, 2023 @ 4:34 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina’s hospitals are being called out in a new report from the state treasurer’s office that shows a wide range in hospital pricing, huge price markups from Medicare rates, and a lack of price transparency.
Published: Thursday, December 21st, 2023 @ 10:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina hospitals brought 5,922 lawsuits against 7,517 patients between January 2017 and June 2022.
Published: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 @ 6:13 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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N.C. Orthotics & Prosthetics Recoups Funds, Credits the Department of State Treasurer
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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One of the sticking points in the state budget negotiations is the $1.4 billion proposed in the Senate version for NCInnovation, a private, non-profit created by some NC business leaders in 2018, aimed at providing grants for applied research at select UNC-system universities.
Published: Friday, October 20th, 2023 @ 11:31 am
By: Carolina Journal
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N.C. Attorney General Stein Refused to Represent the State Treasurer's Office in Court Case
Published: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 @ 12:39 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Rep. John R. Bradford III, R-Mecklenburg, made it official Thursday by announcing his run for the state treasurer’s office.
Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @ 12:08 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders introduced a bill that would “bring much-needed balance and accountability to unelected boards and commissions,” according to a press release from Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham.
Published: Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 @ 9:42 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A North Carolina representative announced today that he is considering a run for the state treasurer’s office.
Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 @ 2:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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State Treasurer Dale Folwell hosted a forum discussion in Charlotte on March 16 to address legislation designed to protect patients from lawsuits and crippling debt arising from medical billing, particularly in Charlotte.
Published: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 @ 11:06 am
By: Carolina Journal
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There are six remaining municipalities under the LGC financial control, including Kingstown, Cliffside Sanitary District, Robersonville, Eureka, Spring Lake, and East Laurinburg.
Published: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 @ 1:18 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Highlights the Work of NCCash.com, Gives Lesson on Government to Students
Published: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 @ 1:37 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Three former University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) students did something few accused of sexual assault on college campuses are able to do: Score large settlements from the college or university that defamed them.
Published: Friday, July 1st, 2022 @ 9:30 am
By: Daily Wire
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Fishing, farming and forestry have historic foundations in our state. We also have a history of migration, moving from easternmost to increasingly westward locations.
Published: Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 @ 8:33 am
By: Tom Campbell
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According to a report released yesterday by the State Treasurer’s office, most nonprofit hospitals are not meeting their requirements of charity care.
Published: Thursday, February 10th, 2022 @ 1:39 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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This nearly one-third reduction of state debt frees up the General Funds budget for other priorities, as annual debt service payments become less burdensome.
Published: Sunday, March 7th, 2021 @ 11:43 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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In a move that will make government-employee pensions less risky for taxpayers, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell announced Tuesday, Feb. 2, that the assumed rate of return on the main state retirement plan will be lowered.
Published: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 @ 2:12 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled against former Wake County Register of Deeds Laura Riddick in her fight to maintain government retirement benefits.
Published: Friday, November 6th, 2020 @ 10:42 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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In the “Roaring Twenties” times were good for many and there was optimism for the future.
Published: Saturday, October 24th, 2020 @ 5:29 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Liberal group suggests Gov. Cooper replace Folwell as Treasurer April 1, 2020 by Donald Bryson image_print In an article published on April 1, NC Policy Watch’s Rob Schofield makes a series of concerning arguments about the North Carolina State Treasurer’s office.
Published: Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 @ 2:56 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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As candidate filing closed, many exciting races and storylines began to take shape in federal and statewide races.
Published: Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 @ 7:29 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Despite objections from Democrats, the Senate Rules Committee passed a bill giving charter schools another avenue for approval of private bonds to pay for or refinance their facilities.
Published: Sunday, May 12th, 2019 @ 10:06 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The Senate Education Committee took action Wednesday, April 10, on a number of bills, including a law easing rules on welding and manufacturing internships.
Published: Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 @ 11:00 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Possible GenX contamination in municipal water supplies is a reason cash-strapped municipalities have discussed merging public works systems with larger cities and counties
Published: Monday, November 26th, 2018 @ 2:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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As reported by the N&O today, the State Treasurer’s office this week released updated figures for the state retiree pension fund and health insurance benefits
Published: Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 @ 12:07 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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The N.C. Department of Justice is considering how to respond to a Superior Court judge's ruling that the state unconstitutionally charged health insurance premiums to state retirees
Published: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 @ 9:28 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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There is no shortage of activity in the North Carolina General Assembly. While most capitol watchers are focused on the short session's main responsibility, developing and passing a state budget.
Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 @ 1:05 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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If the General Assembly approves State Treasurer Janet Cowell's request for more flexibility in how it invests the state's pension plan, North Carolina's investment in real estate could be among the largest in the nation.
Published: Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 @ 10:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Roy Cooper refused to do his job and defend the state of North Carolina by saying it would conflict with his obligation to defend his office's non-discrimination policy
Published: Thursday, April 14th, 2016 @ 4:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for April 6 in a high-profile case pitting the public's access to official records against government attempts to suppress information from public view.
Published: Monday, March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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State employees would be given alternative investment options and greater control of their retirement plans under cost-saving pension reform strategies that are gaining support as the upcoming General Assembly session looms, key legislators say.
Published: Friday, January 9th, 2015 @ 12:34 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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