Raleigh, N.C. – Successful tax reform helped North Carolina prepare far-better financially for the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 than the financial crisis of 2010, despite billions of dollars in revenue collections being delayed as the filing deadline was extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020.
Speaker Moore Responds to K-12 Classrooms Remaining Closed or Partially Closed in North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Tuesday to the Governor’s announcement that K-12 school systems in North Carolina will not operate on a statewide comprehensive plan to return students to the classroom, and will instead rotate students periodically or remain closed with virtual-only learning.
Safely Open Schools and Grow the Economy: Speaker Moore Talks Priorities for North Carolina on UNC-TV
Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) addressed developing issues in North Carolina on UNC-TV this weekend, calling for economic growth to begin again in the state’s economy and public schools to open for students this Fall.
Voter ID Injunction Must be Lifted Now that Rationale Removed by New Law, N.C. Leaders Say in Court Filing
North Carolina’s voter ID law is ‘non-strict’ – any voter without a qualifying ID can attest to a reasonable impediment to obtaining one and still cast a ballot
North Carolina’s voter ID law allows IDs expired up to one year and allows voters whose ID expires after their 65th birthday to present any expired ID
Raleigh, N.C. – General Assembly lawmakers asked a North Carolina Superior Court to lift an injunction on the state’s photo voter ID law on Thursday, after a new elections law signed by Gov. Cooper removed the court’s rationale for blocking voter ID.
N.C. Churches Denied 2nd Amendment Protections as Democrats Switch Votes to Support Governor Over Worshipers
Raleigh, N.C. – Churches in North Carolina were denied 2nd amendment protections by House Democrats in the General Assembly this week who switched their votes to support the Governor’s veto after originally supporting the protections.
N.C. House Delays ABC Permit Fees for Small Businesses As Governor Keeps Them Closed
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives acted to allow establishments that are currently shuttered because of the Governor’s executive orders to delay paying ABC permit renewal fees until 90 days after they’re allowed to operate.
Court Rules N.C. Governor’s Bowling Alley Closures Are Unconstitutional
Governor’s inconsistent business closures found to violate “fruits of labor” and “equal protection” clauses in state constitution
Raleigh, N.C. – A North Carolina court has ordered Governor Cooper to allow bowling alleys to operate “so long as other similarly situated businesses are allowed to remain open.”
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Governor Vetoes 4th of July Celebration Bill After Allowing Mass Gatherings for a Month
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Roy Cooper vetoed legislation this week allowing Fourth of July celebrations, despite consistently allowing mass gatherings across North Carolina for the past month.
Governor Vetoes 2nd Amendment Rights for Religious Worshipers that Have Bipartisan Support in N.C. Legislature
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.
Governor Cooper Refuses to Submit Shutdown Orders for Council of State Review, Vetoes More Small Business Rescue Bills
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.