/tags/dale-folwell Dale Folwell en-US Copyright Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:58:18 GMT /news/2024-12-19/treasurer-dale-folwell-brad-briner-nc-hospitals-healthcare Dale Folwell has spent his eight years as Treasurer investigating what he calls the healthcare "cartel." Treasurer-elect Brad Briner said he may approach things differently. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:58:18 GMT /news/2024-12-19/treasurer-dale-folwell-brad-briner-nc-hospitals-healthcare Abigail Celoria /politics/2024-08-30/2024-election-north-carolina-state-treasurer-candidates-briner-harris While you might assume incorrectly that the Office of State Treasurer is where tax revenue gets processed, it’s actually a key position that oversees pension fund investments for state retirees and manages the state employees’ healthcare plan. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:45:45 GMT /politics/2024-08-30/2024-election-north-carolina-state-treasurer-candidates-briner-harris Colin Campbell, Mitchell Northam /health/2024-08-19/north-carolina-employees-health-plan North Carolina’s state treasurer Dale Folwell has put out an urgent call to shore up funding for state health plan. Lawmakers haven’t budged. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:49:01 GMT /health/2024-08-19/north-carolina-employees-health-plan Jane Winik Sartwell | Carolina Public Press /news/2024-07-17/spring-lake-north-carolina-finances-cumberland A commission managed the Cumberland County town's budget after an audit uncovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in misspent funds. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:54:30 GMT /news/2024-07-17/spring-lake-north-carolina-finances-cumberland Bradley George /health/2024-07-16/aetna-north-carolina-worker-health-care-blue-cross-insurance Aetna is poised to manage health coverage plan benefits for North Carolina state workers and teachers next year because Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina won't appeal a judge’s decision that upheld Aetna as the next contract winner. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:29:22 GMT /health/2024-07-16/aetna-north-carolina-worker-health-care-blue-cross-insurance Associated Press /politics/2024-06-20/north-carolina-state-treasurer-government-vehicles-dale-folwell State investigators launched a probe in March after checks of 2022 trips conducted by a Department of Administration division. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said she asked the State Bureau of Investigation to look into the trips. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:57:32 GMT /politics/2024-06-20/north-carolina-state-treasurer-government-vehicles-dale-folwell Associated Press /politics/2024-02-08/lt-gov-mark-robinson-talks-bathrooms-suggests-transgender-people-should-go-outside Nearly seven years after North Carolina repealed the “bathroom bill” that led to national headlines and economic boycotts, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is bringing back the issue of bathroom requirements for transgender people. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:31:01 GMT /politics/2024-02-08/lt-gov-mark-robinson-talks-bathrooms-suggests-transgender-people-should-go-outside Colin Campbell /politics/2024-01-31/2024-primary-fundraising-nc-stein-robinson-opponents The two leading candidates for governor have raised millions of dollars more than their opponents leading up to the March 5 primary. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:55:17 GMT /politics/2024-01-31/2024-primary-fundraising-nc-stein-robinson-opponents Colin Campbell /politics/2024-01-29/north-carolina-candidates-governor-2024-housing-needs North Carolina is facing an affordable housing crisis, and it’s become an issue in the race for governor. One Republican candidate is proposing a tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:04:10 GMT /politics/2024-01-29/north-carolina-candidates-governor-2024-housing-needs Colin Campbell /health/2024-01-23/wegovy-north-carolina-state-insurance-ozempic-nordisk-dale-folwell The North Carolina State Health Plan board of trustees will consider dropping coverage of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Saxenda. The plan currently covers more than 24,000 people with a prescription for weight loss. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:54:58 GMT /health/2024-01-23/wegovy-north-carolina-state-insurance-ozempic-nordisk-dale-folwell Jason deBruyn