North Carolina House of Representatives
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”
“The people paid for this budget and they need funds now.”
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives approved new legislation Wednesday to meet state funding requirements for immediate needs like Medicaid transformation and infrastructure spending as Gov. Roy Cooper continues to obstruct the bipartisan spending plan approved by the North Carolina General Assembly. Continue reading “As Gov. Cooper Blocks Bipartisan Budget, N.C. House Approves New Spending Bill”
Raleigh, N.C. – “No state’s economy is on more solid ground than the Tar Heel state,” according to the latest national economic standings released by the Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) Wednesday that ranked North Carolina third in the United States. Continue reading “North Carolina Ranked #3 Economy in the United States By CNBC”
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”
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”
U.S. Supreme Court rules partisan redistricting is nonjusticiable, notes Framers deliberately gave redistricting authority to state legislators
Raleigh, N.C. – State House Redistricting Committee Chairman David Lewis (R-Harnett) responded Thursday to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that partisan redistricting issues are nonjusticiable, a decision upholding the North Carolina General Assembly’s constitutional authority to create Congressional districts. Continue reading “N.C. House Redistricting Leader Responds to General Assembly Victory at U.S. Supreme Court”
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”
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”
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”
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”