North Carolina's General Assembly passed House Bill 125 to modernize the election system, as acknowledged by the State Board of Elections' Executive Director.

Secretary McMahon announced a deal with Brown University aiming to uphold merit, protect Jewish students, enforce Title IX, and safeguard women's sports, amidst debates on diversity and inclusion.

A book talk at Mordecai Historic Park will discuss the legacy of early American Jews and the antebellum South, including the history of Moses Mordecai.

NCDHHS reports the first 2025 West Nile virus case in Durham County, NC, and advises mosquito bite prevention.

NC Treasurer Briner praised the General Assembly for allocating funds to address a $500 million deficit in the State Health Plan and fully funding the pension plan.

Rachel Hunt joins NLGA's Aerospace Committee, focusing on policy-making in the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries.

NC Governor Stein calls for a state budget to address teachers' pay, law enforcement recruitment, and Medicaid needs, emphasizing the urgent requirement for legislative action.

North Carolina's legislature overrode Governor Cooper's veto on House Bill 549, which aims to enhance the State Auditor's independence and power. State Auditor Boliek supported the move, emphasizing the importance of the office's autonomy.

The NC State Health Plan partners with Lantern to offer no-cost surgery benefits to its members, aiming to reduce healthcare costs and improve service quality.

Alicia Jackson joins RHA as a new Portability Specialist, leveraging her decade-long experience in housing portability, including prior roles at East Orange and Wake County Housing Authorities.

OCR investigates Duke University and Duke Law Journal for alleged racial discrimination in its law journal selection process, potentially violating Title VI.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appointed new members to various boards and commissions, emphasizing diversity and expertise in sectors like justice, health, homelessness, banking, and education.

Chatham County seeks residents to join advisory committees; the application deadline is August 22, 2025. Multiple positions are open across several areas of concern, including agriculture and climate change.