Inbox: Gov.-elect Josh Stein announces seven cabinet members--> #ncpol -Gabe Esparza (Admin) -Leslie Cooley Dismukes (Adult Corrections) -Reid Wilson (DEQ) -Devdutta Sangvai (DHHS) -Pamela Cashwell (DNCR) -McKinley Wooten (Revenue) -Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette (Veterans Affairs)

First in Flight

NEWS: NC House Speaker Unveils Committee Chairmanships for 2025-2026 Legislative Session: conta.cc/4avow4N #ncpol #ncga

We appreciate @PatrickWoodie's comments on behalf of @NCRuralCenter in the latest Business North Carolina "Roundtable: Advocacy." Click here to read the whole thing: businessnc.com/roundtable-adv… He's right. When the 2025 #SAVEact is introduced, we hope the #NCGA passes it quickly. It's time.

To my knowledge this is the first time a six month calendar has ever been done in the NC House. Staff, press, lobbyists-you’re welcome.

If you get federal $$ via @ncdeq stay in line. Per officials, agency "is closely watching any federal actions that may change the operations of the [enviro justice] program. As of this time, funding through these programs remains available." 1/2

#OnThisDay in 1963, the General Assembly met in the Legislative Building on Jones Street in Raleigh for the first time. A commission was formed in 1957 to acquire land and construct a new building due to dwindling space in the State Capitol building.

Unite Us has powered NC's social care for over a decade, including the nation's 1st 1115 Medicaid waiver. We've saved $1,000/member annually & served 29,202! Our documentary shows how addressing basic needs like food & housing improves health. Full video: bit.ly/3QbphHb

A crazy story 🌨️

Great game, great win, GDTBATH. #GoHeels

Crazy 🙏🏽. Thank you God

Other speakers include NCNA Lobbyists Patrick Ballantine & Alex Miller, along with a panel featuring Michael Bitzer, Chris Cooper & Tim Boyum. Register now to secure your spot: ncnurses.org/events/calenda… #NursingForward® #ncpol

Those in #ncpol who know, know you never walk on the seal. #ncga

#hooah

Don't miss an amazing lineup of speakers at NCNA's 2025 Day at the Legislature on March 26! (4.5 CH) After an opening keynote from Governor Josh Stein and an all-star advocacy panel, get a legislative update from NCNA lobbyists Alex Miller and Patrick Ballantine.

WE ARE GOING UP 😍 🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC

“Think of the men and women who made North Carolina great. .. If North Carolina is known for anything it’s barbecue and college basketball. Now imagine a statue of Dean Smith, Coach K, and Jimmy V at the Capitol. Now that would bring tourists” carolinajournal.com/opinion/the-nc…

Thanks for the retirement wishes, Mr. President, looking forward to working with you for a successful 2026. Word to the wise, let’s avoid minisoldr.

We need to talk about this because there's some incomplete information and outright misinformation out there about this bill.🧵