Fayetteville Radio Station Interviews Speaker Moore About Blocked Budget

Speaker says Governor Cooper “has taken political positions that put him very much to the left of where I think North Carolina is.”

“I would expect the positions that he has taken, with all due respect, from a governor of New York or California.”

Raleigh, N.C. – The Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) gave an extensive interview this week with radio host Troy Williams of WIDU 99.7 FM in Fayetteville to discuss Gov. Roy Cooper’s “very liberal policy agenda” that is blocking state employee pay raises and capital projects for Cumberland County communities. Continue reading “Fayetteville Radio Station Interviews Speaker Moore About Blocked Budget”

Mandatory Jail Time for Firearm Assault on N.C. Law Enforcement Gets Final Approval

Legislation filed in honor of fallen Shelby K-9 Police Officer Tim Brackeen and all public servants risking their lives in the line of duty

Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation filed by state House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) to require jail time for assaulting law enforcement officers with a firearm became law in North Carolina on Thursday in honor of fallen Shelby K-9 Police Officer Tim Brackeen. Continue reading “Mandatory Jail Time for Firearm Assault on N.C. Law Enforcement Gets Final Approval”

Veto Blocks Bipartisan N.C. Budget Funds for Disaster Relief, Pay Raises, Public Safety, School Construction

Governor Cooper to veto a $24 billion budget in less than 24 hours

Governor says he will “study this budget in detail next week,” after a veto

Raleigh, N.C. – Budget funds for disaster relief efforts, pay raises for state employees and teachers, and historic school construction investments will be blocked by Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto Friday, less than 24 hours after the General Assembly approved the $24 billion spending plan. Continue reading “Veto Blocks Bipartisan N.C. Budget Funds for Disaster Relief, Pay Raises, Public Safety, School Construction”

“Student-Centered” Budget Passes First Vote in N.C. House as Public Employees Support Higher Pay Plan

Raleigh, N.C. – A $24 billion compromise state budget proposal that provides pay raises supported by the State Employees Association of North Carolina and injects billions of dollars into school construction passed the first of two votes in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday. Continue reading ““Student-Centered” Budget Passes First Vote in N.C. House as Public Employees Support Higher Pay Plan”

Legislature Delays Budget Introduction to Maximize Time for Governor to Submit Compromise Offer

Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced they will delay introduction of a budget to maximize time for Governor Roy Cooper to provide specific compromise proposals. Continue reading “Legislature Delays Budget Introduction to Maximize Time for Governor to Submit Compromise Offer”