Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation proposing balanced and comprehensive reform to North Carolina’s energy policies was approved in a bipartisan 108-11 vote of the state House on Wednesday. Continue reading “Balanced Energy Bill Approved in Bipartisan Vote of North Carolina House”
Unanimous Support of Powerful Stakeholders for House Energy Legislation
Raleigh, N.C. – Key stakeholders in North Carolina’s energy markets expressed unanimous support for H.B. 589 Competitive Energy Solutions in the House Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Tuesday morning. Continue reading “Unanimous Support of Powerful Stakeholders for House Energy Legislation”
Speaker Praises Competitive Energy Solutions Legislation
Raleigh, N.C. –North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore released a statement Monday praising the Competitive Energy Solutions proposal expected to be considered by House lawmakers this week, providing details of a plan to modernize state policy, protect ratepayers with competitive costs and encourage the continued development of diverse energy sources statewide. Continue reading “Speaker Praises Competitive Energy Solutions Legislation”
Historic Tax Relief and Investments Pass House 82-34 in Bipartisan Budget
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives voted 82-34 to support historic tax relief and state government investments on Thursday, approving a bipartisan 2017 budget that proposes record savings in the state’s rainy day reserves, a fourth consecutive year of teacher pay raises and an increased zero-tax bracket three times higher than last decade. Continue reading “Historic Tax Relief and Investments Pass House 82-34 in Bipartisan Budget”
Unanimous Judicial Panel Quickly Dismisses Cooper’s Lawsuit Against Bipartisan Elections, Ethics Board
Raleigh, N.C. – Just hours after hearing arguments, a unanimous three-judge North Carolina Superior Court panel on Thursday quickly dismissed Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest attempt to block a law creating a bipartisan state elections and ethics enforcement board. Continue reading “Unanimous Judicial Panel Quickly Dismisses Cooper’s Lawsuit Against Bipartisan Elections, Ethics Board”
House Budget Committee Approves Historic Spending Plan
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House Appropriations Committee approved a 2017-2018 budget proposal on Wednesday that raises teacher pay for the fourth consecutive year, eliminates the waiting list for Pre-K students statewide, cuts taxes for low-income and middle class families and makes historic commitments to the state’s savings reserve. Continue reading “House Budget Committee Approves Historic Spending Plan”
House Maintains Middle Class, Business Tax Relief in Budget Proposal
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House Supports Successful Investment Strategies in 2017-2018 Budget
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives released highlights of its balanced budget proposal for the 2017-2018 biennium on Thursday, submitting a plan that supports successful government investment strategies contributing to revenue surpluses, rainy day reserves, rapid economic and population growth this decade. Continue reading “House Supports Successful Investment Strategies in 2017-2018 Budget”
House Passes ‘Raise the Age’ Bill Reforming Juvenile Justice
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation that would raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina to include 16 and 17 year olds accused of non-violent crimes passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday by a 104-8 vote. Continue reading “House Passes ‘Raise the Age’ Bill Reforming Juvenile Justice”
Legislative Leaders Respond on Voter ID
Raleigh, N.C. – N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Monday to news that the U.S. Supreme Court will not review the state’s voter ID law at this time and set a national standard on the issue, even though more than 30 other states have voter ID laws in place. Continue reading “Legislative Leaders Respond on Voter ID”