State Treasurer Brad Briner stated this week that State Health Plan premiums will likely increase again in 2027 for state employees and retirees. In this episode, we discuss the need for true transparency in hospital pricing to control costs.
We also cover $14 billion in pension gains, but no COLA for retirees, the 2026 election filing window, and SEANC's political engagement. We then close with a light segment on Spotify Wrapped and memories of the K&amp;W Cafeteria.

Holiday Lifeline: $1,000 Bridge Loan for State Employees

Examining the issues and topics concerning public employees and retirees in North Carolina. SEANC is the South’s leading state employee association, with 46,000 members in all 100 counties in North Carolina.