There were 46 companies in cities associated with Wake County that received 49 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Attorney General Josh Stein is taking action to uphold Americans' access to abortion care during medical emergencies. In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with a coalition of 24 attorneys general, Stein is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a preliminary injunction that requires Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortion care under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).“If a woman’s life or health is at risk, it’s imperative that she get the emergency medical care she needs,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “Abortion care is medical...
There were 42 companies in cities associated with Durham County that received 45 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
In a significant development today, Governor Roy Cooper declared that North Carolina has exceeded its initial electric vehicle registration targets ahead of schedule, underscoring a notable shift for American drivers and emphasizing the urgent need to enhance access to electric charging infrastructure in the state.Back in 2018, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 80, directing state agencies to assess their operations and establish ambitious objectives to reduce emissions, including boosting the number of zero-emission vehicles registered in North Carolina. The initial...
Attorney General Josh Stein, along with a coalition of eight attorneys general, is taking robust legal action against John Caldwell Spiller, II for breaching permanent robocall and telemarketing bans. In a recent statement, Attorney General Stein expressed his concern over Spiller's persistent violations, stating, "This defendant has repeatedly violated the court’s order and continued to make harmful scam calls." Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, he added, “This must end. I’m asking the court to require him to pay up and stop him from working in the telephone...
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the appointment of Grier Martin as the new Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, succeeding Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin. The change in leadership is set to take place on April 1, 2024.In a statement, Governor Cooper expressed gratitude for Secretary Gaskin's service, stating, "Secretary Walter Gaskin has served North Carolina with distinction and we have leaned upon his remarkable military experience to strengthen our support networks and services for veterans and their families. I am grateful for his...
LMFakro, a manufacturer of attic ladders, will create 23 new jobs to establish its first U.S. assembly plant for attic ladders in Pasquotank County, Governor Cooper announced today.“North Carolina’s robust transportation infrastructure, strong workforce of manufacturing professionals, and nationally recognized business-friendly environment makes it the perfect place for distribution companies like LMFakro to call home. This is great news for Pasquotank County and all of northeastern North Carolina,” said Governor Cooper.Started in 2023, LMFakro is a subsidiary of the...
Attorney General Josh Stein presented the Dogwood award to Nash County Major Miste Strickland for her 28-year career with the Nash County Sheriff’s Office. Major Strickland, the first female major in the office's history, is retiring this week."The people of Nash County are better off for Major Strickland’s service and good work over more than a quarter of a century," stated Attorney General Josh Stein. He also emphasized the importance of Major Strickland's career as an example for other law enforcement officers to follow.Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone expressed his...
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the appointment of Jason Ramey as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 22 and Katy L. Gregg as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 22, serving Rockingham and Caswell counties.In a statement, Governor Cooper expressed his gratitude for the appointees' dedication to North Carolina, saying, "Both Jason Ramey and Katy Gregg bring extensive legal experience to their new positions and have served North Carolina well over the years. I am thankful for their willingness to step up and continue serving their communities and our state...
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a $2.1 million Medicaid settlement with Mako Medical after an investigation revealed improper billing practices by the company. Stein emphasized the importance of holding labs accountable for their use of taxpayer dollars, stating, “Labs that receive Medicaid funds need to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. When they waste health care resources, my office will hold them accountable. I’m pleased that the Medicaid program will get these funds back.”According to the investigation, between January 1, 2018, and December 31,...
Attorney General Josh Stein commended the U.S. Congress for allocating funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enhance the detection of fentanyl in vehicles entering the United States. In a statement, Stein expressed gratitude towards Congressional leaders and President Biden for their bipartisan efforts in prioritizing safety measures to combat the influx of fentanyl into communities."Nine North Carolinians a day die from a fentanyl overdose. Nine. I am grateful to Congressional leaders for putting partisan politics aside to invest in these safety measures...
Governor Roy Cooper has spoken out against the extreme Republican voucher plan in North Carolina, outlining the threats it poses to public schools and students in the state. In a new video release, Governor Cooper expressed his concerns about the plan, stating, “The more parents learn about this irresponsible voucher plan, the more they’re concerned for the risks it poses to their children, our communities and our state.”The Republican legislators' plan involves diverting $4 billion of taxpayer money over the next decade to fund private schools, which raises alarms for...