Speaker Tim Moore

Raleigh, NC – Today, President Joe Biden visited North Carolina to speak at a local community center about Bidenomics and our nation’s economy.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “When voters gave North Carolina Republicans the majority in the legislature, Democrats had left North Carolina with a record $2.5 billion deficit. Thanks to North Carolina Republicans’ tax cuts, pro-business policies, and responsible spending, we’ve turned that around from a deficit to a surplus year after year to the tune of $6.5 Billion in 2022-2023 alone.”

He continued, “Perhaps President Biden should take notes from North Carolina Republicans and our economic success rather than spend taxpayer dollars touting failed Bidenomics.”

This week, the North Carolina Board of Elections considered a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s ability to be on the ballot in the 2024 election. While the State board delayed consideration of the matter in a vote of 4-1, Democrats may bring the matter up again before the general election.

Speaker Moore and Elections Chair Rep. Grey Mills have released the following statement:

“In light of recent efforts by activists both here in North Carolina and other, we believe it is necessary for us to explore legislative action to ensure the Democratic majority on the NC State Board of Elections does not have unchecked authority to remove a major political party’s nominee from the ballot. North Carolina will be a critical state in the upcoming presidential election and removing a leading candidate in this race like President Trump would be an affront to democracy.”

Today, the North Carolina State Board of Elections will be considering a complaint today that challenges former President Donald Trump’s ability to be on the ballot.

Speaker Moore has released the following statement:

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “The complaint filed with the NCSBE against President Trump has entirely no merit and has one aim—to deny North Carolina voters their Constitutional right to decide for themselves who our next president will be. Rather than let the voters decide, some activists would prefer to effectively silence the former President. I wholeheartedly condemn this malicious attempt to interfere with our elections here in North Carolina.”

Today, on the first day of candidate filing, Democratic activists filed a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s new congressional map, which was approved by the North Carolina General Assembly over a month ago.

Speaker Moore has released the following statement:

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “It has taken Democratic activists over a month after these maps were approved by the General Assembly to concoct these baseless allegations. This is a desperate attempt to throw chaos into North Carolina’s elections, on the first day of candidate filing no less. We are fully confident that these maps are going to be used in this election and every election this decade.”

 

The NC Fraternal Order of the Police (NCFOP) has named NC House Speaker Tim Moore their 2023 “Lawmaker of the Year” for his commitment to North Carolina’s law enforcement.

“Speaker Moore has shown through the years he’s a devout supporter of law enforcement. He has spent his time in the legislature working with law enforcement professionals across the state to ensure our voices are heard,” said NCFOP President Randy Hagler.

He continued, “The law enforcement officers in North Carolina know how vital his leadership has been in ensuring our state continues to be a place where our citizens are safe. When law enforcement officers are under attack by many lawmakers, we know Speaker Moore is steadfast and immoveable in his support.”

About the NC Fraternal Order of the Police

The NC Fraternal Order of Police is comprised of more than 6,000 law enforcement officers and fifty local lodges across North Carolina. NCFOP officers work in local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in nearly every county in North Carolina. All NCFOP officers are either active or retired law enforcement professionals.

More information: https://www.ncfop.org/

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Raleigh, NC – The NC Chamber has named NC House Speaker Tim Moore a 2023 Jobs Champion in its annual How They Voted report.

How They Voted details state legislators’ voting records on bills identified as critical to preserving and enhancing North Carolina’s position in the global race for jobs. Speaker Moore was recognized as a Jobs Champion for voting with the Chamber’s Jobs Agenda at least 80 percent of the time during the 2023 legislative session.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “I am honored to be named a jobs champion by the NC Chamber. Thanks to the diligent, fiscally responsible work of the NC House of Representatives, our state is the best for business and an example to others nationwide. I look forward to the hard work before us to maintain that status, continue to invest in workforce development, and bring even more jobs to North Carolina.”

“As we work to maintain our status as the top state for business, North Carolina’s job creators need to know which of our leaders are willing to act to keep us competitive,” said NC Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido.

He continued, “The bold leadership displayed by Speaker Moore and other NC Chamber Jobs Champions in 2023 will help our businesses continue to invest in North Carolina and its people. We look forward to continuing to work with Speaker Moore in the year ahead to foster continued growth and success across our communities.”

About the NC Chamber

The NC Chamber works to research, develop, advocate, and communicate for solutions and policies that produce a nationally competitive business climate in North Carolina. For more information, visit ncchamber.com.

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On Thursday, November 2, 2023, traffic came to a standstill during the evening commute due to a group of protestors who blocked two lanes of traffic on the Durham Freeway. Traffic was halted for hours until protestors eventually dispersed. No arrests were made.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “I unequivocally condemn the pro-Hamas protests that obstructed traffic during the peak of the rush hour commute for many in the Triangle yesterday. Let me be clear– those calling for a “ceasefire” are sympathizing with Hamas when we should all be standing firmly with Israel for the duration of their response to the unprovoked attack by Hamas on October 7th.”

He continued, “Rather than exercise law and order, the City of Durham and the Cooper administration allowed protesters to take over a state highway for hours and block citizens from traveling to their destinations. We cannot condone lawlessness that impedes the daily lives of our citizens.”

Raleigh, NC – On October 28, 2023, North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore paid a visit to the U.S.-Mexico Border Region.

During that visit, Speaker Moore was briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding the ongoing crisis at our southern border and met with members of the North Carolina National Guard who have been deployed there.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “Headlines fail to capture the reality of the crisis at our southern border. I was humbled to visit in person to be briefed by Texas DPS and to witness firsthand the challenges that they are dealing with at the border.”

He continued, “There is an urgent need for policy change at the state and federal level, including a requirement that sheriffs fully cooperate with ICE officials and a greater effort to crack down on sanctuary cities. It’s time for Washington to wake up and finally crack down on illegal immigration and border crossings that have reached crisis levels under the Biden administration.”

Yesterday, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Resolution 897, which extends support for the nation of Israel in light of the recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “Yesterday, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Resolution 897, which extends our support to Israel in light of the recent attacks on their citizens by Hamas terrorists. The resolution also urges Congress and the Biden administration to extend our financial, intelligence, and any other support required by our friend Israel.”

He said, “For most of us, this was a simple choice: Denounce evil or walk away. Unfortunately, 12 of our members chose to take a walk. I chose to take a stand. Today, we will lower the North Carolina flag to half staff at the North Carolina Legislative Building in honor of the Israeli citizens slaughtered in these heinous attacks.”

Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Resolution 897, which extends support for the nation of Israel in light of the recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians.

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore said, “Israel and the United States of America have been the closest of friends and allies thanks to the 75-year partnership between our two countries, built on mutual interests and shared values. The recent attacks on their innocent civilians by Hamas terrorists were unprovoked and brutally inhumane.”

He continued, “As our closest ally and friend in the Middle East, Israel deserves our unfettered support as they respond to this act of terrorism on their nation. I urge Congress and the Biden administration to extend our financial, intelligence, and any other support required by our friend Israel.”