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Raleigh, N.C. – Democrats in the North Carolina House of Representatives voted Wednesday to block legislation that would have allowed fitness centers to safely operate in North Carolina. The legislation also included a revised outdoor seating policy to treat dining and beverage establishments equally.
State House Approves Comprehensive Department of Transportation Overhaul and Budget
Raleigh, N.C. – The State House approved bipartisan financial reforms and an overhaul of the State Board of Transportation on Wednesday after a State Auditor’s report found the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) exceeded its annual budget by $742 million in 2019.
N.C. Legislature Sends Governor Another Small Business Rescue Bill
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives approved House Bill 258: Open Amusement Parks/Arcades/Venues Tuesday allowing amusement parks, arcades, fairs, carnivals, venues for receptions and parties, as well as dining and beverage establishments at outdoor stadiums to operate in North Carolina while safeguarding public health.
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State House Approves Additional $30 Million to Expand Rural Broadband
Raleigh, N.C. – Bipartisan legislation providing an additional $30 million to expand rural broadband across North Carolina in response to COVID-19 was unanimously approved by the State House of Representatives on Monday.
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Bipartisan $3.1 Billion Bond Approved by North Carolina House of Representatives
Raleigh, N.C. – Bipartisan legislation proposing a $3.1 billion bond for North Carolina’s critical education and transportation needs passed the State House of Representatives on Monday by a 113 to 5 vote.
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Speaker Moore Condemns Governor Cooper’s Failure to Uphold the Law
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) issued the following statement in response to recent events at the State Capitol and the lawlessness allowed by Governor Cooper:
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General Assembly Leaders and Governor Respond to Selection of Peter Hans as UNC System President
Raleigh, N.C. – General Assembly leaders and the Governor responded Friday to the announcement that Peter Hans will be the next President of the UNC System.
Speaker Moore Responds to Veto of Small Business Rescue Bill
Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Friday to Gov. Cooper’s veto of legislation allowing fitness centers to safely operate in North Carolina. The legislation also included a revised outdoor seating policy to address the Governor’s veto of a bill to treat dining and beverage establishments equally.
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Bipartisan $3.1 Billion Bond Receives Initial Approval from NC House
Raleigh, N.C. – Bipartisan legislation proposing a $3.1 billion bond for North Carolina’s education communities and transportation needs was given initial approval by the State House of Representatives on Thursday.
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North Carolina House Approves Teacher Salary Increases and Bonuses
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives approved step increases and bonuses for public school teachers Wednesday.
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