Voters told legislators Wednesday they are sick of gerrymandering because deeply partisan election districts erode democracy and make lawmakers unresponsive to residents' needs and opinions.
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North Carolina's new abortion law is back in federal court
Under the state's new abortion law, doctors are not allowed to prescribe abortion pills before a patient's embryo is visible on an ultrasound, which happens at about five or six weeks.
Joint Statement on Bill Combating Opioid Epidemic Being Signed into Law
On Thursday, Senate Bill 189, "Fentanyl Drug Offenses and Related Changes," was signed into law.
Governor Cooper Signs Three Bills, Vetoes One Bill
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Sen. Daniel Statement on Veto of Bipartisan Elections Boards Bill
Sen. Warren Daniel (R-Burke) released the following statement in response to Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 749, "No Partisan Advantage in Elections":
John Hood: Living in North Carolina Still a Bargain
Decades ago, when I moved back to North Carolina from the nation’s capital, my rent dropped by half — for a new apartment that was larger and better furnished than the one I rented just outside Washington, D.C.
Josh Stein: Supporting the officers who support us
Protecting the people of North Carolina must be job one for the people who serve our state. It certainly is for the men and women in law enforcement who keep our communities safe each day. But law enforcement agencies across the state are facing significant staff shortages, and they’re struggling to hire and retain officers.
Commissioner Causey issues statement on the passage of NC state budget
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey issued the following statement responding to the passing of the state budget by the General Assembly:
John Hood: Budget Achieves big Conservative Wins
Now that the North Carolina General Assembly has finally passed a state budget for the 2023-25 biennium — and Gov. Roy Cooper has decided not to veto it, allowing it to become law without his signature — conservatives have a great deal to celebrate. The bill achieves major victories for fiscal restraint, tax and regulatory relief, and education reform, among other important causes.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill Into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
2023 Appropriations Act Will Become Law, Enacting Major Conservative Policy Wins for North Carolina
After final Senate approval of the 2023 Appropriations Act, Governor Roy Cooper announced that although he will not sign the budget, he will allow it become law without his signature.
Lazzara's student search policy passes as part of state budget
The State Budget (HB 259), as ratified by the General Assembly on Thursday, included a key provision aimed to protect the safety of students in North Carolina schools.
Gov. Cooper Statement on Passage of State Budget and Medicaid Expansion
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the passage of the state budget and Medicaid Expansion:
North Carolina House Gives Final Approval to 2023 Appropriations Act
The NC House of Representatives gave final approval to the 2023 Appropriations Act in a bipartisan vote of 70-40.
Budget Receives Tentative Approval in NC Senate
The “2023 Appropriations Act” passed its second reading in the North Carolina Senate. A final procedural vote will be held on Friday before the state budget goes to Gov. Roy Cooper for his consideration.
Lawmakers Complete Budget, Prioritize State’s Most Pressing Needs
Legislative leaders released the finalized “2023 Appropriations Act,” continuing a decade of success in North Carolina through thoughtful spending and keeping government growth in check.
Ranking Member Foushee Opening Remarks for SST Investigations & Oversight Hearing on CEQ’s Proposed Regulatory Hurdle
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee Hearing titled, A Bar Too High: Concerns with CEQ’s Proposed Regulatory Hurdle for Federal Contracting. You can watch the hearing here.
House Democrats Call on Leadership to Advance Appropriations Bills Free of Poison Pill Riders
Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) led 139 House Democrats in a letter to House and Appropriations Committee leadership requesting that they advance responsible appropriations legislation free of poison pill provisions and adequately fund non-defense discretionary programs at the caps agreed to in the bipartisan debt ceiling package.
Drug prevention bill passes House, on its way to governor for signature
On Tuesday, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified legislation to curb abuse of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times stronger than morphine and has emerged as a deadly force in the ongoing battle against drug overdose.