Public Servants Missing Pay Raises as N.C. Governor Blocks Higher Salaries Again

Teachers will miss automatic ‘step’ raises this pay cycle, as well as targeted raises, as state operates under a continuing budget from last biennium

Raleigh, N.C. – State employees, teachers, correctional officers, and other public servants will miss out on budgeted pay increases this month as Gov. Roy Cooper continues to obstruct state funds to demand the General Assembly expand Medicaid. Continue reading “Public Servants Missing Pay Raises as N.C. Governor Blocks Higher Salaries Again”

Legislative Leaders Announce $250 Taxpayer Refund for N.C. Families

Berger, Moore: N.C. taxpayers sent us too much money, so we’re giving it back

 Say the people spend their money better than government 

Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) today announced the Taxpayer Refund Act. If passed into law, every taxpayer would receive a refund in the amount they paid in state taxes, up to a maximum of $125 for an individual or $250 for a couple. Continue reading “Legislative Leaders Announce $250 Taxpayer Refund for N.C. Families”

Mecklenburg County Senator and House Lawmakers Respond to Governor’s Veto of ICE Detainer Bill Supported by N.C. Sheriffs

Raleigh, N.C. – Mecklenburg County Senator Dan Bishop joined North Carolina House lawmakers at a press conference today responding to Governor Cooper’s veto of House Bill 370 Require Cooperation with ICE Detainers.     Continue reading “Mecklenburg County Senator and House Lawmakers Respond to Governor’s Veto of ICE Detainer Bill Supported by N.C. Sheriffs”

Mecklenburg County Senator Dan Bishop to Join Speaker Moore Urging Governor to Sign Sheriff-Supported ICE Detainer Bill

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Raleigh, N.C. – Mecklenburg County Senator Dan Bishop will join North Carolina House lawmakers including Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) at a press conference today, Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. urging Governor Cooper to sign House Bill 370 Require Cooperation with ICE Detainers.     Continue reading “Mecklenburg County Senator Dan Bishop to Join Speaker Moore Urging Governor to Sign Sheriff-Supported ICE Detainer Bill”