THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKDAILY BRIEFING · 2026-10-01
Official releases published on 2026-10-01, plus newly retrieved releases whose publication dates were unavailable.
The 2026 UNC System Workforce Alignment Report ranked accountants and auditors as among the top 25 bachelor’s-level occupations by projected new net job growth between 2024 and 2034. This is supported by data from LEAD’s Occupational Projections, which estimates an increase of 3,181 accounting and auditing positions during this period. Using two de…
Official originalThe 2026 round of interest free Cashflow Loans is now being distributed to communities in Western North Carolina. The legislature was able to set aside $20 million in the 2026 state budget as part of ongoing efforts to help communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. As with the previous three rounds, this funding is administered by the North Carol…
Official originalThe State Health Plan (Plan) and Atrium Health are announcing a new partnership to provide affordable healthcare access for North Carolinians to important services, including rural care, children's hospitals, primary care, emergency care, behavioral health services and specialty care for patients with complex medical needs. Twelve Atrium Health hos…
Official originalThe 2026 UNC System Workforce Alignment Report ranked accountants and auditors as among the top 25 bachelor’s-level occupations by projected new net job growth between 2024 and 2034. This is supported by data from LEAD’s Occupational Projections, which estimates an increase of 3,181 accounting and auditing positions during this period. Using two de…
Official originalIn response to ongoing questions from media and the general public about the decision of the Local Government Commission (LGC) to place Greensboro on its Unit Assistance List (UAL), the Department of State Treasurer is releasing the attached fact sheet to answer many of the questions associated with this designation.
Official originalUnemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 91 counties in August 2026 and remained unchanged in nine. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.4 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.7 percent. Twelve of the state’s metro areas experienced rate decreases and three remained unchanged. Among the metro areas,…
Official originalThe Local Government Commission (LGC) is taking a more consistent approach to identifying local governments that may need additional financial oversight and assistance, regardless of their size.
Official originalThe Chair of the Local Government Commission (LGC), Treasurer Brad Briner, is applauding Ronda’s elected leaders for making the difficult decision to begin the process of dissolving the Town’s charter. This vote, taken Tuesday, is the first step in the process, and LGC officials say it is the responsible path forward.
Official originalEach year, one of the N.C. Commerce team's biggest events is the NCWorks Partnership Conference, a gathering of workforce development professionals from across the state. The NCWorks Training Center, with help from a Conference Planning Committee, annually identifies and organizes a lineup of informative professional development workshops on a vari…
Official originalIn response to the vote to advance plans to consolidate two major hospital systems in the state, Treasurer Brad Briner has released the following video statement:
Official originalThe North Carolina Investment Authority (NCIA) continues to reach unprecedented outcomes. That was the message at the NCIA quarterly board of trustees meeting today. NCIA recorded over $219 billion of assets under management as of June 2026, a number that continues a steady rise from its position of $190.5 billion in December 2024. Current projecti…
Official originalA leader from one of North Carolina’s premier community development firms is now going to be part of the board in charge of recruiting the best of the best to our state. Treasurer Brad Briner has selected Ben Teague to sit on The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Board.
Official originalToday Governor Josh Stein announced that more than 500 high school students completed summer pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship academies this year through the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) in programs focused on electrical trades, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, biotechnology, and health care. The academies …
Official originalA core priority of North Carolina’s K-12 system is to ensure that students graduate both college- and career-ready. Yet the typical assessments that states use to measure preparedness, such as the SAT and ACT exams, are designed to gauge readiness for college entry, not the workforce. As a result, some states, including North Carolina, have begun r…
Official originalThe Local Government Commission (LGC) approved Resolutions of Notice and Warning for the towns of Ronda (Wilkes County) and Rowland (Robeson County) following persistent financial management and statutory compliance concerns.
Official originalAs North Carolina's lead agency for economic, community, and workforce development, the Department of Commerce works with many partners across the state.
Official originalWelcome to the September 2026 edition of NC Economy Watch: an update on what’s happening in the North Carolina economy and what it means for you, brought to you by the Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) of the NC Department of Commerce.
Official originalToday, State Treasurer Brad Briner and Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced three new appointments to the board of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). Briner has appointed Ray Starling and Farley has appointed Mike Verlander and Zeb Hadley.
Official originalNorth Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley issued a statement on Caterpillar's plans to expand its production capacity with a new manufacturing facility in Sanford:
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