Press Releases
Carolina fans gear up for game 4 of the Stanley Cup, their home ice is preparing for an upgrade. The Local Government Commission (LGC) approved the Centennial Authority’s debt request for $200,000,000 in bond anticipation notes to continue its improvements of the Lenovo Center. This investment is meant to modernize and enhance the public structure and add amenities to broaden the arena’s sports and entertainment appeal.
The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees approved its 2026-2032 Strategic Plan today, advancing initiatives designed to improve member health outcomes while strengthening the Plan's long-term financial sustainability. The unanimous approval establishes a roadmap focused on three priorities: protecting affordable premiums and stable benefits, helping members achieve better health and ensuring members have access to care.
NCIA board members listen to investment updates from CIO
The North Carolina Supplemental Retirement Plans (SRP) Board of Trustees met today and approved a fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.
The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (DST) and former Treasurer Dale Folwell have recently entered into an agreement with Ms. Justine Jones to resolve litigation brought by Ms. Jones. This is regarding the Local Government Commission’s (LGC) decision not to approve funds for Ms. Jones’ hiring as Town Manager of Spring Lake in 2022 after the Board of Aldermen voted to offer her a contract for that position. The parties have mutually agreed to resolve the matter with no admission of fault or liability on the part of either party.
In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, the State Health Plan (Plan) is launching a new initiative designed to strengthen connections with educators and improve awareness of health benefits and resources.
Treasurer Brad Briner and Deputy Treasurer Denise Canada at LGC
Treasurer Brad Briner wrote to the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Saturday asking them delay and reconsider their vote on the WakeMed/Atrium merger. The Board has now indicated they will delay this vote. You can find a copy of the letter here.
Treasurer Brad Briner released a statement today in response to a just released Wake County Commission agenda item indicating Atrium Health and WakeMed plan to merge:
State and local government retirees could be more likely to receive pension benefit improvements such as a cost-of-living increase (COLA) or one-time supplement following today’s vote by the North Carolina Retirement Systems (NCRS) Boards of Trustees (BOT). The new policy will take effect in 2027.