Janet Cowell Coverage

Former NC state treasurer adds competition in race for Raleigh mayor

Janet Cowell, former North Carolina state treasurer and current president and CEO of Dix Park Conservancy, has announced she will run for Raleigh mayor.

Race for Raleigh mayor: Former NC state treasurer enters the race

Janet Cowell, former North Carolina state treasurer and current president and CEO of Dix Park Conservancy, has announced she will run for Raleigh mayor.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Inside Janet Cowell's leadership: Inspiring change at Dix Park Conservancy

Explore Janet Cowell's transformative leadership journey at Dix Park Conservancy, spanning her impactful roles, insights on women in leadership, and a visionary outlook for community empowerment and inclusivity in 2024.

Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer

Former state treasurer Cowell takes over leadership of Dix Park Conservancy

Dix Park Conservancy, the nonprofit working with the City of Raleigh to raise money for and develop Dorothea Dix Park, announced on Wednesday that long-time public servant Janet Cowell will take over leadership effective Jan. 18.

Cowell considering Senate run

Multiple sources tell WRAL News they expect former State Treasurer Janet Cowell to jump into the Democratic primary for the 2020 U.S. Senate race.

Outgoing NC treasurer to work with refugees in Jordan, Germany

State Treasurer Janet Cowell, who is not seeking re-election, will be traveling to Jordan and Germany early next year to work with Syrian refugees.

Kelly Hinchcliffe

Top state officials must disclose outside income

Just because they sign up for statewide office does not mean top officials need to give up other sources of income.

Mark Binker

Health plan delays action on premium increases

State Treasurer Janet Cowell says a controversial proposal for state employee health insurance is "off the table" going forward.

Mark Binker

State Health Plan board could remove option popular with workers

The board overseeing the health plan that serves North Carolina state workers is contemplating changes that employee advocates says will make it "the worst state health plan in the United States of America."

Mark Binker

NC Treasurer Cowell won't seek re-election

North Carolina Treasurer Janet Cowell has been writing and calling donors and colleagues to say that she will not seek re-election in 2016.

Mark Binker

Senate gives first OK to constitutional budget amendment

The state Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that would make big changes in how the state takes in and spends money, but critics warned it could damage the state's fiscal stability and long-term growth.

Laura Leslie

Cowell: Money no issue in state bond debate

State Treasurer Janet Cowell says state lawmakers have plenty of room to borrow money for projects this year. The debate will be more about politics than percentages.

Laura Leslie

Web only: Janet Cowell discusses NC debt capacity

State Treasurer Janet Cowell discusses North Carolina's 2015 debt capacity.

Starnes on resigning from the General Assembly

Rep. Edgar Starnes, R-Caldwell, says he will resign from the General Assembly to take a job in the State Treasurer's Office.

Edgar Starnes

Rep. Edgar Starnes, R-Caldwell, talks about why he is resigning from the General Assembly to take a job with the State Treasurer's Office.

Starnes steps down for liaison job

Longtime state lawmaker Rep. Edgar Starnes is resigning his House seat for a new job in the state Treasurer's office.

Mark Binker and Laura Leslie

Improved prognosis for State Health Plan prompts premium break

State Treasurer Janet Cowell said Monday that state workers and retirees won't have to pay the planned 2.14 percent increase in premiums next year because the State Health Plan is doing better than expected financially.

Matthew Burns

Cowell asks lawmakers for more pension oversight

State Treasurer Janet Cowell on Monday asked legislative leaders to pass a handful of reforms to upgrade oversight of North Carolina's $86 billion public pension fund.

Matthew Burns

Cowell steps up pressure on Duke Energy over coal ash before shareholder meeting

One day before Duke Energy holds its annual shareholder meeting, North Carolina Treasurer Janet Cowell is adding her voice to the chorus of major investors calling for more information from the Charlotte-based utility about the February coal ash spill in the Dan River.

Matthew Burns

SEANC: Treasurer's handling of pension fund warrants criminal probe

A state employees' organization called Tuesday for a criminal investigation into State Treasurer Janet Cowell's handling of the state's $87 billion pension fund.

Laura Leslie

SEANC audit claims NC pension paying exorbitant management fees

The State Employees Association of North Carolina has accused the State Treasurer's Office of hiding millions of dollars paid to money managers handling the state's $86 billion pension for state employees, teachers and retirees.

Cullen Browder

State workers say treasurer gambling with their pensions

Lawmakers this year handed State Treasurer Janet Cowell authority to tweak the strategy of the state pension to boost earnings, but state workers say the increased risk isn't worth it.

Cullen Browder

Health plan wellness incentive powers worry state employees

State employees say a proposal to give the state treasurer power to approve wellness incentives for the state employee health plan could end up costing workers.

Mark Binker

Bill to take airport from Charlotte gets tentative nod

A newly created regional authority would take control of North Carolina's largest airport under a bill tentatively approved by the Senate Tuesday. A vote to send the measure to the House is expected Wednesday.

Mark Binker

Cowell: NC has no room to bond unemployment debt

The state Treasurer says repaying the federal government money borrowed for unemployment insurance would "catapult over" the state's self-imposed debt limit.

Mark Binker