Oil Industry Donations Fuel GOP Senate Campaigns Amid Iran Conflict
June 15, 2026
The NRSC and SLF received $6.83M from oil and gas donors as GOP senators voted to sustain the Iran war, boosting oil companies’ profits.
The NRSC and SLF received $6.83M from oil and gas donors as GOP senators voted to sustain the Iran war, boosting oil companies’ profits.
Forty-nine NC communities earned Main Street America Accreditation for 2026, showing a strong commitment to revitalization and economic development.
Gov. Stein’s $13.7M grants aim to uplift 13 NC communities, enhancing housing and infrastructure, focusing on low- and moderate-income households.
Governor Stein and Secretary Lilley visited Switzerland and Germany to bolster North Carolina’s economic and tourism ties, aiming for job growth and investment.
N.C. Commerce extended the comment period to June 21, 2026, for selecting new Opportunity Zones, allowing more public input to boost investment and development.
A new ad by Americans for Prosperity positions Michael Whatley as an outsider, despite his lengthy lobbyist career, with deep energy sector ties.
A new memo by End Citizens United highlights ethics concerns with five Republicans in key Senate races, accusing them of self-enrichment and corruption.
Governor Stein announces BorgWarner’s $100M investment in Hendersonville, adding 378 jobs to boost NC’s manufacturing and economic growth.
North Carolina’s April 2026 unemployment rate held at 3.7%. Leisure, construction, and business sectors showed job growth, while manufacturing slightly declined.
In March 2026, all 100 NC counties saw decreased unemployment rates, with Hyde at 8.5% highest and Currituck and Stanly at 2.8% lowest.
Governor Stein promotes NC’s economic strengths at SelectUSA, highlighting innovation, workforce development, and key foreign investments like Toyota and Novo Nordisk.
Governor Josh Stein announces NC tourism hits $37.2B in 2025, highlighting resilience post-Hurricane Helene and boosting local economies and jobs amidst challenges.
