Speaker Tim Moore

Governor Cooper to veto a $24 billion budget in less than 24 hours

Governor says he will “study this budget in detail next week,” after a veto

Raleigh, N.C. – Budget funds for disaster relief efforts, pay raises for state employees and teachers, and historic school construction investments will be blocked by Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto Friday, less than 24 hours after the General Assembly approved the $24 billion spending plan. Continue reading “Veto Blocks Bipartisan N.C. Budget Funds for Disaster Relief, Pay Raises, Public Safety, School Construction”

Raleigh, N.C. – A bipartisan vote of the North Carolina House of Representatives gave final legislative approval to a $24 billion compromise budget that prioritizes pay raises for state employees and capital construction funds for public schools, community colleges, and universities. Continue reading “Bipartisan State Budget Approved by North Carolina General Assembly”

U.S. Supreme Court rules partisan redistricting is nonjusticiable, notes Framers deliberately gave redistricting authority to state legislators

Raleigh, N.C. – State House Redistricting Committee Chairman David Lewis (R-Harnett) responded Thursday to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that partisan redistricting issues are nonjusticiable, a decision upholding the North Carolina General Assembly’s constitutional authority to create Congressional districts. Continue reading “N.C. House Redistricting Leader Responds to General Assembly Victory at U.S. Supreme Court”

Raleigh, N.C. – A $24 billion compromise state budget proposal that provides pay raises supported by the State Employees Association of North Carolina and injects billions of dollars into school construction passed the first of two votes in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday. Continue reading ““Student-Centered” Budget Passes First Vote in N.C. House as Public Employees Support Higher Pay Plan”

Raleigh, N.C. – The State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) urged state legislators Wednesday to support the compromise budget introduced by General Assembly leaders this week. Continue reading “State Employees Urge North Carolina Legislators to Support Compromise Budget”

Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina lawmakers released details of a $24 billion compromise state budget on Tuesday that invests heavily in salary increases and  a new statewide school construction initiative. Continue reading “$24 Billion N.C. Budget Invests Heavily in School Construction and Salary Increases”

Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) spoke to reporters Monday ahead of a vote in the North Carolina Senate on legislation he co-sponsored, House Bill 370 Require Sheriff Cooperation With ICE. Continue reading “N.C. Speaker Discusses Bill to Require Sheriffs Cooperate With ICE Ahead of Senate Vote Monday”

Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced they will delay introduction of a budget to maximize time for Governor Roy Cooper to provide specific compromise proposals. Continue reading “Legislature Delays Budget Introduction to Maximize Time for Governor to Submit Compromise Offer”

Raleigh, N.C. – Republican leaders in the state House of Representatives responded Wednesday to a lawsuit challenging legal protections for agriculture communities in Eastern North Carolina that were approved by the General Assembly over the past two years. Continue reading “House Leaders Respond to Continued Legal Assault on Farms in Eastern N.C.”

“It’s commonsense for sheriffs to do everything they possibly can to protect their citizens, that’s their duty,” says Rep. Destin Hall

“If they don’t do that, we at the General Assembly also have a duty to protect our constituents, and we’re going to do that.”

Raleigh, N.C. – A primary sponsor of legislation compelling North Carolina sheriffs to cooperate with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and honor detainers for illegal immigrants in county jails said that law enforcement and state legislators have a duty to protect their constituents in support of the bill on Wednesday. Continue reading “Sponsor of Bill Requiring N.C. Sheriffs Cooperate With ICE Says Legislature Has Duty to Protect Constituents”