Continue reading “Bipartisan $3.1 Billion Bond Receives Initial Approval from NC House”
Raleigh, N.C. – Bipartisan legislation proposing a $3.1 billion bond for North Carolina’s education communities and transportation needs was given initial approval by the State House of Representatives on Thursday.
North Carolina House Approves Teacher Salary Increases and Bonuses
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives approved step increases and bonuses for public school teachers Wednesday.
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Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Reforms Approved by North Carolina House in ‘First Step Act’
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives approved more criminal justice reform on Wednesday. The North Carolina First Step Act encourages rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders by providing courts discretion in sentencing instead of imposing ‘mandatory minimums.’
State House Passes Another Small Business Rescue Bill Reopening Bowling Alleys and Skating Rinks
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives approved legislation allowing bowling alleys, skating rinks, as well as dining and beverage establishments at minor league baseball stadiums to safely operate in North Carolina.
NC. General Assembly Approves Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020
Raleigh, N.C. – The General Assembly gave final legislative approval Thursday to bipartisan elections funding and reforms by a vote of 105 to 14 to meet the challenges of COVID-19, including expanding methods to securely request absentee ballots for voters and a total prohibition on all-mail elections in North Carolina.
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Driver Education COVID-19 Response Bill Approved by General Assembly
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation providing temporary accommodations for students enrolled in drivers education this spring or applying for a provisional license was approved by the North Carolina General Assembly and sent to the Governor today.
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N.C. Legislature Sends Governor Small Business Rescue Bill Reopening Gyms, Reworking Outdoor Seating
Raleigh, N.C. – The General Assembly gave final approval to legislation allowing fitness centers to safely operate in North Carolina this week, and included a revised outdoor seating policy to address the Governor’s veto of a bill to treat dining and beverage establishments equally.
Criminal Justice Reforms for Nonviolent Offenses Approved by N.C. House in Second Chance Act
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday to reform criminal justice expunction laws and provide a ‘second chance’ to citizens convicted of certain nonviolent offenses in North Carolina.
Speaker Moore Responds to Veto of Outdoor Seating Bill
Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Friday to Gov. Cooper’s veto of legislation allowing safe outdoor seating for dining and beverage service in North Carolina.
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NC House Speaker Moore Announces New Task Force on Justice, Law Enforcement, and Community Relations
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced a new bipartisan Task Force on Justice, Law Enforcement, and Community Relations following the death of George Floyd and protests across North Carolina.