Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded to a late-Friday afternoon veto of legislation implementing a voter ID constitutional amendment approved by a majority of North Carolina voters in November. Continue reading “Speaker Moore Responds to Voter ID Veto”
Speaker Moore to File and Support Second Public Education Bond for North Carolina
Moore to file a $1.9 billion public education bond bill in 2019 and travel the state to gather support for school capital investment
Proposal would provide $1.3 billion for K-12 capital construction needs, State Superintendent Mark Johnson offers support for proposal
Additional $300 million would be granted for UNC institutions as well as $300 million for community college facility needs
Raleigh, N.C. – Following his nomination for a third term as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives this week, Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said he would file legislation and travel the state in 2019 to support the legislature’s second public education bond in three years. Continue reading “Speaker Moore to File and Support Second Public Education Bond for North Carolina”
Speaker Tim Moore Reelected to Third Term by Acclamation of N.C. House Majority
Raleigh, N.C. – The incoming Republican majority of the North Carolina House of Representatives unanimously reelected Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) by acclamation on Wednesday to a third term as the presiding officer of the chamber in the 2019-2020 legislative biennium. Continue reading “Speaker Tim Moore Reelected to Third Term by Acclamation of N.C. House Majority”
Legislature Gives Governor Partisan Control of N.C. Elections Board as Required by Court Decision
Allows a new primary in 9th Congressional District if state board orders new election
Reforms absentee ballot rules in response to alleged voter fraud in Bladen County
Voter ID will not be required in any new election ordered from a 2018 contest
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina General Assembly approved legislation Wednesday that would grant Governor Roy Cooper partisan control of the State Board of Elections following a series of lawsuits by the executive branch opposing a Bipartisan Board of Ethics and Elections Enforcement. Continue reading “Legislature Gives Governor Partisan Control of N.C. Elections Board as Required by Court Decision “
Absentee Ballots Included in Bipartisan Voter ID Bill Approved by N.C. House
State Board of Elections would establish absentee voter ID rules by 2020
Raleigh, N.C. – The state House of Representatives approved bipartisan enabling legislation on Wednesday to implement a constitutional amendment approved by voters that requires a photo ID to participate in North Carolina elections. Lawmakers included absentee ballots in the proposal. Continue reading “Absentee Ballots Included in Bipartisan Voter ID Bill Approved by N.C. House”
Fortune 100 HQ Attracted to North Carolina by Legislature’s Economic Reforms
Raleigh, N.C. – On the heels of a bipartisan economic development package passed by the North Carolina General Assembly this week, Fortune 100 standout Honeywell announced a relocation of their corporate headquarters to Charlotte, N.C. Continue reading “Fortune 100 HQ Attracted to North Carolina by Legislature’s Economic Reforms”
N.C. House Approves Nearly $300 Million in Additional Florence Recovery Assistance
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives approved nearly $300 million in additional Hurricane Florence recovery on Thursday to aid victims of the state’s second major storm in two years. Continue reading “N.C. House Approves Nearly $300 Million in Additional Florence Recovery Assistance”
N.C. General Assembly Leaders Thank Voters for Strong Support of Republicans, Constitutional Amendments
Raleigh, N.C. – State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released a statement following election returns indicating Republicans would return a strong majority to both the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. Continue reading “N.C. General Assembly Leaders Thank Voters for Strong Support of Republicans, Constitutional Amendments”
New N.C. Lottery Fund Commits $2 Billion to Needs-Based School Construction Over 10 Years
Raleigh, N.C. – A needs-based capital grant program created in the 2017-18 state budget passed by Republican lawmakers will provide an additional $2.1 billion in lottery funds for school construction in high-need North Carolina counties over the next 10 years. Continue reading “New N.C. Lottery Fund Commits $2 Billion to Needs-Based School Construction Over 10 Years”
N.C. House Leaders Hail High Elections Turnout After Nearly Doubling Early Voting Hours Since 2010
State has tripled Sunday voting hours, nearly doubled total early voting hours, and increased weekend voting hours by 66% since 2010
Raleigh, N.C. – Leaders of the North Carolina House of Representatives hailed impressive early election turnout in the 2018 midterms after the state more than tripled Sunday voting hours and nearly doubled total early voting hours offered to citizens statewide since 2010. Continue reading “N.C. House Leaders Hail High Elections Turnout After Nearly Doubling Early Voting Hours Since 2010”