RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * Guilford Apprenticeship Partners: Bridging the Skills GAP One Apprentice at a Time With approximately 140 active apprentices and more than 30 employer partners, Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP) has grown significantly since launching in 2016 with just 14 apprentices and six employer partners. GAP brings together Guilford County Schools, Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC)  more

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * Loeffler Issues Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Signing * Today, after President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), released the following statement:  "The One Big Beautiful Bill is a landmark victory for America's small businesses, and it cements President Trump's legacy as the greatest   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's May County and Area Unemployment Figures Released Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 93 counties in May 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in three. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.3 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 2.9 percent. Fourteen of the state's metro areas experienced rate incr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * N.C. Department of Labor Updates Civil Penalty Structure for Workplace Safety Violations The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has announced updated maximum penalty amounts for occupational safety and health violations, effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with annual adjustments tied to the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). By law, penalty amounts are adjusted on July 1  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * Secretary Dev Sangvai Releases Statement on the U.S. House Passage of the Senate Reconciliation Bill Today, the U.S. House passed the Senate reconciliation bill. The bill includes significant changes to federal funding for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and other public health and social support programs. The Nort  more

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, expressing strong concerns regarding potential deregulation efforts that could jeopardize the state's natural and historical treasures. The agency emphasized the vital role that parks, wildlife refuges, and historic sites play in sustaining North Carolina's economy, particularly its tourism sector. The letter highlights that North Caroli  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release: * * * State Auditor Boliek Statement on Veto of House Bill 549 State Auditor Dave Boliek released the following statement on the veto of House Bill 549, "Clarify Powers of State Auditor": "Our agency bill was written to protect the independence of the State Auditor's Office. Throughout the process we were transparent, incorporating feedback from legislators and the governor's   more

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- NSI Industries has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, voicing strong opposition to the inclusion of certain steel derivative articles under Section 232 tariffs. The North Carolina-based company emphasizes that the HTS subheadings targeted by the petition do not pose any threat to national security and are crucial for their operations. Damon Anderson, Vice President of Supply Chain and Distribution at NSI Industries, stated, "These items a  more