North Carolina House of Representatives
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina has set records for hotel occupancy and revenue while leading the United States in IT employment growth, according to recent industry reports and job announcements that show the state continues to undergo rapid economic growth. Continue reading “Hotel and Tech Jobs Growth Top Era of Economic Success in North Carolina”
Raleigh, N.C. – Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly will pass more tax cuts for middle-class families across the state this year, building on historic tax relief and reforms that have helped average and low-income earners keep more of their paychecks since 2013. Continue reading “More Tax Cuts Coming for Middle-Class North Carolinians in 2017”
Raleigh, N.C. – Tax cuts enacted by Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly will save middle class citizens hundreds of dollars in earnings this year compared to last decade under Democrat control, according to a release from Speaker Tim Moore’s office on Tax Day 2017. Continue reading “Middle-Class North Carolinians Save Hundreds in Era of Republican Tax Relief”
Raleigh, N.C. – Prior to serving as Speaker of the North Carolina House in an era of Republican tax relief, Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) voted against billions of dollars in higher sales tax enacted by Democrats last decade.
Democrats increased North Carolina’s sales taxes in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009, costing North Carolina families billions over Moore’s objection in his first four terms: Continue reading “Speaker Moore Stood Up for Taxpayers, Voted Against Democrat Tax Increases”
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation to provide workforce training and improve career readiness for students seeking jobs across North Carolina recently passed the House by a vote of 111-0. Continue reading “Jobs Legislation ‘Future Ready Students Act’ Passes House 111-0”
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 243 Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP Act) on Monday evening by a vote of 114-0, approving the measure to address opioid misuse across the state. Continue reading “Opioid Misuse Measure Unanimously Passes North Carolina House”
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 131 Regulatory Reform Act of 2016-17 on Thursday to continue consolidating, simplifying and eliminating unnecessary rules and reporting requirements across local governments and state agencies in North Carolina. Continue reading “Regulatory Reform Act of 2016-17 Passes North Carolina House”
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Appropriations Chairman Dean Arp (R-Union) and Deputy Majority Leader Stephen Ross (R-Alamance) introduced House Bill 583 Pay-As-You-Go Capital & Infrastructure Fund at a press conference Thursday, legislation to improve the state’s approach to long-term funding of public roads and buildings. Continue reading “House Lawmakers Propose $3 Billion Infrastructure, Debt Reduction Plan”
Raleigh, N.C. – Four Republican leaders in the North Carolina House of Representatives have filed legislation seeking to reform the state’s child welfare and social service systems to better serve and protect vulnerable citizens. Continue reading “Child Welfare and Social Services Reforms Sought by North Carolina House Leaders”
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives appointed six members to four-year terms on the UNC Board of Governors Wednesday: Continue reading “North Carolina House Elects Six Members to UNC Board of Governors”