Raleigh, N.C. – A jobs bill allowing North Carolina restaurants to serve customers from outdoor grills passed the state House of Representatives on Thursday by a 113-0 vote. Continue reading “Pro-Jobs Restaurant Reform Passes North Carolina House”
House Leaders Support Lower Taxes, Gov. Cooper’s “Change of Attitude”
Raleigh, N.C. – House Finance leaders emphasized support for lowering taxes statewide in a press conference Wednesday, noting Gov. Roy Cooper seemed to have a “change of attitude” whether tax cuts can attract jobs to North Carolina.
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Speaker Moore Thanks Teachers, Reaffirms ‘Teacher Appreciation Agenda’ in NC
Raleigh, N.C. – In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released a statement Monday thanking educators and reaffirming the General Assembly’s commitment to continue raising teacher salaries statewide in the 2017 legislative budget: Continue reading “Speaker Moore Thanks Teachers, Reaffirms ‘Teacher Appreciation Agenda’ in NC”
Unemployment Falls in 98 North Carolina Counties and Every Metropolitan Area
Raleigh, N.C. – The unemployment rate fell in 98 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in March 2017 and remained the same in one, according to county and area employment figures released this week by the state Department of Commerce. Continue reading “Unemployment Falls in 98 North Carolina Counties and Every Metropolitan Area”
UNC National Champions Celebrated in Joint Session of General Assembly
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives welcomed players and coaches from the 2017 NCAA Men’s National Championship team on Wednesday, hosting a joint session with the state senate to recognize the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels for their historic title run this season. Continue reading “UNC National Champions Celebrated in Joint Session of General Assembly”
Statement on Passing of Reporter Mark Binker
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore released a statement Sunday on the passing of reporter Mark Binker:
“Mark had the sharpest wit in the Capitol Press Corps and a knack for giving his readers a real inside look at the legislature,” said House Speaker Tim Moore. “In many ways he represented the very best of North Carolina, and no one knew or covered the General Assembly better than Mark Binker.”
“Mark will be greatly missed and remembered as one of the best capitol beat reporters the state ever had. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and extend my fullest sympathies to his family on behalf of the House of Representatives.”
Moody’s Praises North Carolina’s Savings Reserve Requirement as ‘Credit Positive’
Raleigh, N.C. – Moody’s Investor Service praised a new North Carolina law this week that bolsters the state’s Savings Reserve Account, calling recent mandatory and discretionary transfers to the state’s rainy day fund “credit positive” commitments. Continue reading “Moody’s Praises North Carolina’s Savings Reserve Requirement as ‘Credit Positive’”
Speaker Moore Thanks Press, House Members and Staff for Successful Crossover Week
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore thanked members of the press, legislative staff, policy advocates and fellow representatives near the end of a successful ‘crossover’ week that marks a halfway point for the legislative session: Continue reading “Speaker Moore Thanks Press, House Members and Staff for Successful Crossover Week “
Class Size Compromise Gives Schools Flexibility to Spend Increased Funding
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives agreed to a class size compromise this week that provides further flexibility in how public schools set class sizes and spend hundreds of millions in increased education funding provided by Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly since 2012. Continue reading “Class Size Compromise Gives Schools Flexibility to Spend Increased Funding”
Free Speech on College Campuses Protected by North Carolina House
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation to preserve freedom of speech on college campuses across North Carolina passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday with a bipartisan 88-32 vote. Continue reading “Free Speech on College Campuses Protected by North Carolina House”