Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted July 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from June’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.2 percent.
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North Carolina's June county and area employment figures released
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 92 counties in June 2025, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in four. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.8 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper announces U.S. Senate bid
RALEIGH, N.C. — Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate. In a statement released Monday, Cooper said, “I have thought on it and prayed about it, and I have decided: I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina.”
Murphy introduces bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve enforcement of No Surprises Act
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the No Surprises Enforcement Act, alongside Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), Bob Onder, M.D. (R-MO), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), to reinforce the historic No Surprises Act which protects patients from surprise medical bills. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate.
Murphy applauds passage of defense funding for 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025:
North Carolina's June Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted June 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from May’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.1 percent.
Greene Central alum appointed Congressman Don Davis's Regional Director
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Warren as a regional director for North Carolina's First Congressional District.
Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Seniors’ Access to Critical Drugs
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., alongside Congressmen Adam Gray (D-CA) and Neal Dunn (R-FL), introduced the Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act, legislation to revert physician reimbursement for administering drugs under Medicare Part B to Average Sales Price (ASP) plus 6 percent, create an additional rebate paid by manufacturers, and hold patients harmless by basing coinsurance rates off the Maximum Fair Price (MFP).
US Congressman Greg Murphy: Updates from Eastern NC and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
North Carolina's May county and area employment 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 increases and one decreased. Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount had the highest rate at 4.9 percent while Raleigh had the lowest at 3.1 percent. The not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.6 percent.
North Carolina's April County and Area Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 counties in April 2025. Edgecombe County had the highest unemployment rate at 4.9 percent while Currituck and Camden Counties each had the lowest at 2.7 percent.
North Carolina's March County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 43 counties in March 2025, increased in 29, and remained unchanged in 28. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 2.8 percent.
Congressman Don Davis Visits ICE Detention Facility in Georgia
Congressman Don Davis toured the Stewart ICE Detention Facility in Lumpkin, Georgia, on Thursday, April 24. The trip marks the third detention facility Congressman Davis has visited in 2025, following visits to Alamance County ICE Detention Facility in Graham, NC, and Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
Local attorney chosen to fill Judge Beth Heath's District Court seat
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointments: Sonya Davis to the District Court for Judicial District 9, serving Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties. Davis is filling the vacancy created after Judge Beth Heath retired.
North Carolina's January Employment Figures Released
Raleigh, N.C. - The state’s seasonally adjusted January 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from December’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.0 percent.
Senator Brent Jackson: March updates
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly.
St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” Enforcement Campaign Underway Across N.C.
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It & Lose It” enforcement campaign today to help keep impaired drivers off the road.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: The HWY 58 Connector
I hope you and your family are doing well. We've had a productive month in Raleigh — filled with constituent meetings, legislative research, bill drafting, and votes on several key priorities.
Greene County School Board Vice Chairman selected as special guest for Presidential Address
U.S. Rep. Don Davis has selected Brandon Johnson, vice chairman of the Greene County Board of Education, as his special guest for the President’s Address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.
Governor Stein declares state of emergency, shares updates on winter weather
Governor Stein declared a state of emergency as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state. In a briefing this morning, Governor Stein, Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, and Secretary of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins provided an update on the winter weather that will impact much of the state starting Wednesday and into Thursday.