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Raleigh, N.C. – This week Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bill to protect the 2nd amendment rights of religious worshipers that has more than enough bipartisan support in the North Carolina General Assembly for a veto override.

Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Thursday to Governor Cooper’s veto of legislation requiring agreement from a majority of the Council of State for business closures and bills allowing thousands of small businesses to safely operate.

Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation requiring Governor Roy Cooper to obtain Council of State approval before imposing additional restrictions and prohibitions on North Carolinians passed the General Assembly last week.

Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives adjourned its 2020 Legislative short session on Friday after keeping its promises to issue immediate COVID-19 relief, invest in core taxpayer priorities, and prepare for an uncertain financial future by maintaining the state’s AAA credit ratings.

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.

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.

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.

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.