Raleigh, N.C. – Just hours after hearing arguments, a unanimous three-judge North Carolina Superior Court panel on Thursday quickly dismissed Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest attempt to block a law creating a bipartisan state elections and ethics enforcement board. Continue reading “Unanimous Judicial Panel Quickly Dismisses Cooper’s Lawsuit Against Bipartisan Elections, Ethics Board”
House Budget Committee Approves Historic Spending Plan
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House Appropriations Committee approved a 2017-2018 budget proposal on Wednesday that raises teacher pay for the fourth consecutive year, eliminates the waiting list for Pre-K students statewide, cuts taxes for low-income and middle class families and makes historic commitments to the state’s savings reserve. Continue reading “House Budget Committee Approves Historic Spending Plan”
House Maintains Middle Class, Business Tax Relief in Budget Proposal
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House Supports Successful Investment Strategies in 2017-2018 Budget
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives released highlights of its balanced budget proposal for the 2017-2018 biennium on Thursday, submitting a plan that supports successful government investment strategies contributing to revenue surpluses, rainy day reserves, rapid economic and population growth this decade. Continue reading “House Supports Successful Investment Strategies in 2017-2018 Budget”
House Passes ‘Raise the Age’ Bill Reforming Juvenile Justice
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation that would raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina to include 16 and 17 year olds accused of non-violent crimes passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday by a 104-8 vote. Continue reading “House Passes ‘Raise the Age’ Bill Reforming Juvenile Justice”
Legislative Leaders Respond on Voter ID
Raleigh, N.C. – N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Monday to news that the U.S. Supreme Court will not review the state’s voter ID law at this time and set a national standard on the issue, even though more than 30 other states have voter ID laws in place. Continue reading “Legislative Leaders Respond on Voter ID”
Pro-Jobs Restaurant Reform Passes North Carolina House
Raleigh, N.C. – A jobs bill allowing North Carolina restaurants to serve customers from outdoor grills passed the state House of Representatives on Thursday by a 113-0 vote. Continue reading “Pro-Jobs Restaurant Reform Passes North Carolina House”
House Leaders Support Lower Taxes, Gov. Cooper’s “Change of Attitude”
Raleigh, N.C. – House Finance leaders emphasized support for lowering taxes statewide in a press conference Wednesday, noting Gov. Roy Cooper seemed to have a “change of attitude” whether tax cuts can attract jobs to North Carolina.
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Speaker Moore Thanks Teachers, Reaffirms ‘Teacher Appreciation Agenda’ in NC
Raleigh, N.C. – In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released a statement Monday thanking educators and reaffirming the General Assembly’s commitment to continue raising teacher salaries statewide in the 2017 legislative budget: Continue reading “Speaker Moore Thanks Teachers, Reaffirms ‘Teacher Appreciation Agenda’ in NC”
Unemployment Falls in 98 North Carolina Counties and Every Metropolitan Area
Raleigh, N.C. – The unemployment rate fell in 98 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in March 2017 and remained the same in one, according to county and area employment figures released this week by the state Department of Commerce. Continue reading “Unemployment Falls in 98 North Carolina Counties and Every Metropolitan Area”