Raleigh, N.C. – State House Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett) held a press conference Wednesday reacting to the first two days of the legislative redistricting trial Common Cause v. Lewis that began before a three-judge panel in North Carolina this week. Continue reading “House Rep. David Lewis Responds to First Two Days of N.C. Redistricting Trial”
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”
Bipartisan State Budget Approved by North Carolina General Assembly
Raleigh, N.C. – A bipartisan vote of the North Carolina House of Representatives gave final legislative approval to a $24 billion compromise budget that prioritizes pay raises for state employees and capital construction funds for public schools, community colleges, and universities. Continue reading “Bipartisan State Budget Approved by North Carolina General Assembly”
“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”
State Employees Urge North Carolina Legislators to Support Compromise Budget
Raleigh, N.C. – The State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) urged state legislators Wednesday to support the compromise budget introduced by General Assembly leaders this week. Continue reading “State Employees Urge North Carolina Legislators to Support Compromise Budget”
$24 Billion N.C. Budget Invests Heavily in School Construction and Salary Increases
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina lawmakers released details of a $24 billion compromise state budget on Tuesday that invests heavily in salary increases and a new statewide school construction initiative. Continue reading “$24 Billion N.C. Budget Invests Heavily in School Construction and Salary Increases”
N.C. Speaker Discusses Bill to Require Sheriffs Cooperate With ICE Ahead of Senate Vote Monday
Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) spoke to reporters Monday ahead of a vote in the North Carolina Senate on legislation he co-sponsored, House Bill 370 Require Sheriff Cooperation With ICE. Continue reading “N.C. Speaker Discusses Bill to Require Sheriffs Cooperate With ICE Ahead of Senate Vote Monday”
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”