Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore delivered remarks to the North Carolina Press Association’s Winter Institute and the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce last week, telling audiences few states are better poised for excellent economic growth, improved education and a ‘focus on the future.’ Continue reading “North Carolina Poised to “Focus on the Future””
North Carolina’s Teacher Salaries Rising Faster than Any State Since 2014
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore noted Monday that North Carolina’s teacher income is rising faster than any state in the country since 2014, according to available data. Continue reading “North Carolina’s Teacher Salaries Rising Faster than Any State Since 2014”
North Carolina House Republicans Release Video on Economic Growth
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Posted by NC Speaker Tim Moore on Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Lawmakers Introduce STOP Act to Strengthen Opiod Misuse Prevention
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House lawmakers joined Senator Jim Davis and Attorney General Josh Stein at a press conference Thursday to introduce House Bill 243 – the STOP Act – to address an opioid misuse epidemic emerging across the state. Continue reading “Lawmakers Introduce STOP Act to Strengthen Opiod Misuse Prevention”
North Carolina Excels in ‘Fiscal Survey of States’
Raleigh, N.C. – Personal and business income tax cuts helped North Carolinians receive one of the largest tax decreases in the United States last year, according to a recent ‘Fiscal Survey of the States’ by the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO). Continue reading “North Carolina Excels in ‘Fiscal Survey of States’”
Gov. Cooper Tries Twice to Kill Bipartisan House Bill 186 Backed by Businesses, ACC
Raleigh, N.C. – Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Monday to Gov. Roy Cooper’s two attempts to derail the bipartisan House Bill 186, legislation that drew support from powerful voices in North Carolina’s business community and the Atlantic Coast Conference: Continue reading “Gov. Cooper Tries Twice to Kill Bipartisan House Bill 186 Backed by Businesses, ACC”
North Carolina Population Growing Rapidly
Raleigh, N.C. – Fueled by a migration increase, North Carolina’s population grew by 112,000 new residents the last two years, the largest single year increase since 2010 and the fifth-largest increase in the United States. Continue reading “North Carolina Population Growing Rapidly”
Speaker Moore Responds to Gov. Cooper’s Attempt to Derail Voter ID Defense
Raleigh, N.C. – Legislative leaders on Tuesday responded to Gov. Roy Cooper’s and Attorney General Josh Stein’s attempt to fire attorneys retained by the General Assembly to defend North Carolina’s hugely popular voter ID law and withdraw the case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue reading “Speaker Moore Responds to Gov. Cooper’s Attempt to Derail Voter ID Defense”
N.C. Tech Association Names Speaker Moore Public Leader of the Year
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore accepted the Public Leader of the Year Award from the N.C. Technology Association on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Continue reading “N.C. Tech Association Names Speaker Moore Public Leader of the Year”
Speaker Moore Responds to Gov. Cooper’s Teacher Pay Proposal
Raleigh, N.C. – Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) responded Monday to Gov. Roy Cooper’s teacher pay proposal:
“Republicans have made bold and historic commitments to raising teacher pay in North Carolina since 2014, so we’re excited Gov. Cooper wants to join us in that effort. Republicans raised teacher pay while cutting taxes and providing relief to hard-working North Carolinians, so we hope the details of Gov. Cooper’s proposal will mirror our successful approach.” Continue reading “Speaker Moore Responds to Gov. Cooper’s Teacher Pay Proposal”