North Carolina House of Representatives
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives voted 70-48 on Thursday to pass House Bill 142 ‘Reset S.L. 2016-3,’ a bipartisan vote that resets House Bill 2 and completely preempts local governments from regulating multi-occupancy bathrooms, showers, locker rooms and changing rooms across the state. Continue reading “North Carolina Resets HB2, Strengthens Privacy Protections and Safety”
Raleigh, N.C. – Representatives from North Carolina’s community colleges joined state House members at a press conference Wednesday to recognize the impressive economic impact of the higher education system’s 58 institutions. Continue reading “Community Colleges Tout Economic Impact on North Carolina”
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives recognized the sacrifice of North Carolina’s National Guard members on Tuesday, thanking servicemembers from the House floor with an honorary statement read by Rules Chairman David Lewis.
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Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House Committee on Higher Education approved legislation on Tuesday to reestablish the state’s Teaching Fellows program. The proposal would provide a student loan forgiveness program for educators in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) subjects who commit to teaching in the state. Continue reading “Teaching Fellows Bill Passes House Committee on Higher Education”
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives voted 109-4 on Thursday to increase penalties and enhance prosecution for gang members who commit crimes associated with criminal gang activity in North Carolina. Continue reading “North Carolina House Heightens Penalties for Gang Crimes”
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House voted 74-44 and the Senate 32-15 this week to successfully override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 100, a bill to provide voters more information about the viewpoints and positions of the judges they elect. Continue reading “North Carolina General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto of Voter Information Bill”
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives recognized the heroics of local firefighters on Thursday in a floor session statement thanking them for their brave service protecting citizens from a burning building in downtown Raleigh last week. Continue reading “North Carolina House Honors Raleigh Firefighters for Heroics in Downtown Blaze”
Raleigh, N.C. – A bipartisan proposal in the state House of Representatives to cap community college tuition for active-duty soldiers in North Carolina passed committee on Tuesday and would provide financial relief to members of the Armed Forces seeking higher education. Continue reading “House Bill Caps Community College Tuition for Active Duty Soldiers in North Carolina”
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 7 Strengthen Savings Reserve this week. Continue reading “Saving for North Carolina’s Future – House Bill 7 Heads to Senate Committee”