High construction costs, labor shortages and supply chain issues all contribute to soaring housing costs and supply shortages, Gov. Josh Stein said Tuesday. But the state’s growing popularity as a destination for transplants is also a big part of the problem, Stein said.

The governor noted that North Carolina is the third fastest growing state since the last census. The state, he said, added more people than any other except Texas and Florida. “There are just a lot of people moving here and houses aren’t being built fast enough,” Stein said.

When people move to North Carolina, Stein said, they need a place to stay and when there is a shortage of available units, newcomers, who often come with higher salaries and larger bank accounts, are willing to pay more for housing.

“And then it means everybody else is left to struggle,” he said.

On April 29, the NC General Assembly passed House Bill 318. The bill expands a 2024 law requiring cooperation of sheriff departments with ICE. The expanded bill would require sheriff and other officials  to work with ICE to determine the status of anyone detained for a felony, class A-1 misdemeanor, or DUI-related offense.

El 29 de abril, la Asamblea General de Carolina del Norte aprobó el Proyecto de Ley 318 de la Cámara de Representantes. Este proyecto amplía una ley de 2024 que exige la cooperación de los departamentos del alguacil con el ICE

This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is encouraging North Carolinians to take charge of their brain health.

On April 28, Trump signed three separate executive orders (EO’s) expanding his administration’s crackdown on immigration, and punishing those who would stand in his way. 

El 28 de abril, Trump firmó tres órdenes ejecutivas  independientes que amplían la ofensiva de su administración contra la inmigración y castigan a quienes se opongan a su control.

Garner Impact: Garner and Holly Springs both have populations around 41,000, however, Garner continues to struggle to attract commercial development and amenities.

Holly Springs is planning to add an entertainment complex with restaurants and retail stores to Ting Park, a popular local sports and entertainment venue.

Garner Impact: While Garner has concluded its Affordable Housing Task Force work, other municipalities in Wake County are moving forward to take action.

On Thursday night, ONE Wake leaders helped pack Cary Town Hall in a major show of support for the Carr Center, a new development that will bring dozens of affordable housing units, early childhood education facilities, and vital community space to the campus of Greenwood Forest Baptist Church. Over 130 Cary residents and supporters showed up, one of the strongest turnouts we have seen at a Cary Town Council meeting.