Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
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Rep. Jon Hardister Issues Statement in Response to Supreme Court Decision
Rep. Jon Hardister (R- Guilford) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision related to the use of affirmative action on college campuses:
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on SCOTUS Education Decisions
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court released two opinions this week that impact college admissions and student loans.
North Carolina Recognized for Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis and Save Lives
Attorney General Josh Stein and North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Executive Director Kevin Leonard today announced that North Carolina received an award for excellence for its application of the Principles for Use of Fund from the Opioid Litigation developed by a coalition of organizations led by faculty and staff at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The coalition tracks how states and municipalities work to effectively and equitably distribute opioid settlement funds.
Treasurer Folwell: Lawmakers Voted Wisely to Override Gov. Cooper's Veto of ESG Bill
The best interests of North Carolina taxpayers and retirees will be served through legislative passage of House Bill 750, which requires investment decisions to be made on the basis of the highest financial returns, not social and political 'wacktivism,' State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, said after the House and Senate voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the measure.
Attorney General Josh Stein Defends North Carolinians’ Access to Preventive Health Care
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a friend-of-the-court brief to protect the provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees millions of Americans access to critical preventive care. As of 2020, more than 150 million people were enrolled in health insurance plans that covered preventive health care services at no cost to the patient.
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on Moore v. Harper
Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued an opinion on Moore v. Harper.
Tim Moore Responds to SCOTUS Moore v. Harper Decision
Today the Supreme Court of the United States issued their decision in the Moore v. Harper case. NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, "Today the United States Supreme Court has determined that state courts may rule on questions of state law even if it has an impact on federal elections law. Ultimately, the question of the role of state courts in congressional redistricting needed to be settled and this decision has done just that. I am proud of the work we did to pursue this case to the nation's highest court."
Governor Cooper Statement on Supreme Court Rejection of NC Republicans' Fringe Election Theory
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Moore v. Harper case, rejecting NC Republicans' fringe election theory:
John Hood: On Tax Reform, Set Firm Priorities
Negotiators from the North Carolina House and Senate are current hashing out a compromise budget for the fiscal year that begins in July. One of the sticking points, it seems, is how best to build on the state’s impressive record of tax reduction and reform.
Secures $1.5B Federal Grant for High-Speed Internet Infrastructure
Governor Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Receive More Than $1.5 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access Across the State
Ross, Sánchez, Raskin, Jacobs, Watson Coleman Introduce Proxy Voting Amendment to the House Rules
Representative Deborah Ross (NC-02) led Representatives Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) in introducing an amendment to the House Rules for the 118th Congress that would allow Members to proxy vote if they, their spouse, or their dependents are experiencing serious medical conditions, including a pregnancy-related condition.
Blockchain and Digital Assets: Economic Growth, Innovation, and Regulation
Blockchain technology and the digital asset industry are major drivers of economic growth in North Carolina. In the coming years, these innovative sectors will lead to new jobs, financial freedom, individual empowerment, and the re-shaping of the American economy.
NC Senate Passes Pair of Election Integrity Bills
Legislation will modernize administration of NC elections, remove partisan advantage on State Board of Elections
Senate Overrides Four of Gov. Cooper's Vetoes
Senate Republicans overrode four more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of bipartisan legislation.
Attorney General Josh Stein Applauds Stronger Protections for Students Against Predatory Schools
Attorney General Josh Stein today applauded the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to ensure that for-profit colleges give students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to secure good-paying jobs in their chosen fields.
Perry: I will be the override gold medalist
The governor has vetoed 3 of my bills this year. I guess I will be the override gold medalist after today.
Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills, Vetoes One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: District 3 updates
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington D.C.
Elizabeth Johnson: Hospital Authorities
As the NC General Assembly nears the end of its legislative session, legislators are working on a massive state budget that includes a proposal to allow the largest healthcare system in the state to grow even bigger. That system, Atrium Health, has 67 hospitals throughout NC, Wisconsin, Illinois, and a multitude of other states.