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“Plaintiffs stake out a contradictory and incoherent position that is difficult to defend as anything but partisanship in action.”

Broad bipartisan support for new districts includes former Gov. Jim Martin and former UNC System President Tom Ross of North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform

Raleigh, N.C. – Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly responded Friday to the Democratic Party’s latest objections to new legislative maps for the state House that were produced in a bipartisan process that relied on the random selection of computer-generated maps created by the Democrats’ own redistricting expert, Dr. Jowei Chen.       Continue reading “Redistricting Brief from N.C. Lawmakers Calls Democrats’ Challenge to House Map a Meritless, “Contradictory Mess””

Raleigh, N.C. – A critical $16.5 million steam plant renovation on Western Carolina University’s campus contained in the vetoed state budget is the focus of a visit from state House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) on Thursday, continuing his push for approval of $1.9 billion in capital education spending across North Carolina.  Continue reading ““Complete Campus Shutdown” a Prospect at WCU as Speaker Moore Visits to Advocate for Critical Steam Plant Funds”

Raleigh, N.C. – Budget funds to support North Carolina’s criminal justice reform to ‘Raise the Age’ of juvenile jurisdiction was approved again by the state House of Representatives on Wednesday as the Governor’s veto continues to block billions of taxpayer dollars for immediate needs in education, public safety, and other critical areas of state government. Continue reading “Over $77 Million of ‘Raise the Age’ Funding Blocked by Budget Veto Approved Again by North Carolina House”

Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina General Assembly approved three nominations to the State Board of Education (SBOE) put forward by Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday in a joint session of the state Senate and House of Representatives. Continue reading “N.C. General Assembly Approves Board of Education Appointments in Joint Session”

Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said Tuesday that approving the $1.9 billion capital budget fund for education communities in North Carolina is of the “utmost importance” before the General Assembly adjourns for any significant period of time. Continue reading “Speaker Moore Says Approving $1.9 Billion Education Capital Fund of “Utmost Importance” Before General Assembly Adjournment”

Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) will visit Western Carolina University on Thursday to support state budget investments in a $16.5 million renovation of its campus steam plant and the N.C. Promise program that guarantees $500 tuition to its students. Continue reading “Speaker Moore Tours Western Carolina University Thursday Supporting State Budget Investments on Campus”

Raleigh, N.C. – Leaders of the North Carolina House Redistricting Committee responded Friday to the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) funding another lawsuit in state court, this time challenging Congressional districts that were recently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court just two months before candidate filing begins.  Continue reading “N.C. House Leaders Respond to Latest Phony ‘Fair Maps’ Lawsuit Funded by Eric Holder’s Democrat Redistricting Committee”

Raleigh, N.C. – State House Democratic Leader Darren Jackson (D-Wake) completely contradicted his own prior statements and the contents of surveillance footage he claimed the Speaker’s office was hiding on Monday – footage that was immediately shown to the Capitol Press Corps to disprove the entire basis of his bizarre and false claims.  Continue reading “House Dem Leader Completely Contradicts Himself and Video Evidence in Failed Stunt”

The state Senate approved its maps with a bipartisan supermajority vote  

The state House approved its maps with a bipartisan supermajority vote for 13 of 14 county groupings

Raleigh, N.C. –North Carolina lawmakers urged a three-judge Superior Court panel on Monday to approve new election districts selected at random from computer generated maps of the plaintiffs’ redistricting expert in a recent trial challenging those boundaries for the state General Assembly. Continue reading “Lawmakers Highlight Successful Nonpartisan Redistricting Process in Court Filing Seeking Approval of Bipartisan Maps “

Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives approved legislation on Monday appropriating funds and establishing new protocols for the testing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab and local law enforcement agencies.   Continue reading “North Carolina House Approves Standing up for Rape Victims Act of 2019”