Raleigh, N.C. – The nonpartisan Fiscal Research Division of the North Carolina General Assembly said state tax collections are expected to remain on target in a second quarter revenue report released Monday for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Continue reading “Tax Collections on Track in North Carolina After Relief for Families and Businesses”
ConnectNC Cash Flow $10 Million a Month for STEM Classrooms on UNC Campuses
Raleigh, N.C. – The $2 billion ConnectNC bond approved by the state General Assembly and voters in 2016 is rapidly increasing cash flow to University of North Carolina (UNC) system campuses, allocating $10 million a month in January and peaking at $40 million a month by 2019. Continue reading “ConnectNC Cash Flow $10 Million a Month for STEM Classrooms on UNC Campuses”
N.C. House Provides Funding to Address GenX, Emerging Compounds
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislation to provide funding and policy reforms that address GenX and other emerging compounds in North Carolina’s waterways was approved by the state House of Representatives on Wednesday with unanimous bipartisan support. Continue reading “N.C. House Provides Funding to Address GenX, Emerging Compounds”
North Carolina Teachers #1 in National Certification
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina leads the nation in the number of teachers to earn certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, according to figures released by the state Department of Public Instruction on Monday. Continue reading “North Carolina Teachers #1 in National Certification”
Top 10 of 2017 on SpeakerMoore.com
Ranked by website visitor traffic and social media shares, these were the top 10 most popular posts of 2017 on SpeakerMoore.com. Continue reading “Top 10 of 2017 on SpeakerMoore.com”
Speaker Moore “Thrilled” to Welcome Triangle Global Group to North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released a statement Tuesday welcoming Triangle Global Gropu to the state following an announcement it would create nearly 800 jobs and invest $580 million to build two tire plants in Edgecombe County. Continue reading “Speaker Moore “Thrilled” to Welcome Triangle Global Group to North Carolina”
Sheriffs Honor House Speaker Tim Moore
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association honored state House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) with a 2017 Defender of Public Safety award this week, calling him “a strong advocate for the pursuit of justice” and advancing the legislative priorities of the law enforcement organization. Continue reading “Sheriffs Honor House Speaker Tim Moore”
N.C. Republicans Remove Cost Barrier to College Credit, More Students Succeed
Raleigh, N.C. – Student participation and successful performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in North Carolina have increased substantially since the Republican-led General Assembly began funding the college credit testing fees in 2014, according to data provided by the State Board of Education this month. Continue reading “N.C. Republicans Remove Cost Barrier to College Credit, More Students Succeed”
Speaker Moore Promotes Pro-Growth Accomplishments at Free Enterprise Event
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) touted the economic impact of pro-growth policy accomplishments by the state General Assembly in an address to the annual Leadership Luncheon hosted by the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation this week. Continue reading “Speaker Moore Promotes Pro-Growth Accomplishments at Free Enterprise Event”
North Carolina Lawmakers Share Tax Reform Success Story With Other States
Raleigh, N.C. – Leaders of the North Carolina House of Representatives told their state’s tax reform and economic success story to a gathering of elected officials from the around the country at a Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force in Little Rock, Arkansas this week. Continue reading “North Carolina Lawmakers Share Tax Reform Success Story With Other States”