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Murphy statement on Attack on Israel
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the attack on Israel by Hamas and Palestinian terrorists:
How does a 'frozen' U.S. House function without a speaker? Everyone's got an opinion
The stunning ouster of U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday — the first time a speaker has been removed in Congress’ 234-year history — created a leadership vacuum in the chamber and left multiple questions about how legislative business would proceed.
Robinson issues response following Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 678
Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson issued the statement below following Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 678:
John Hood: Most workers say they're satisfied
Most North Carolinians aren’t happy with the way things are going in the country. They are dismayed by recent increases in the cost of living. They are discouraged by recent declines in student attendance, classroom discipline, and academic performance in our schools, among other negative social and cultural trends.
Murphy Statement on Vote to Vacate the Office of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the vote to vacate the office of the Speaker of the House:
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Motion to Vacate Speaker McCarthy
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement regarding the Motion to Vacate vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Governor Cooper Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Two Bills and Lets Three Bills Become Law
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Carl Able: Hypothetical meets historical: A primer on US Immigration Policy
Picture this: You are a resident of the state of Montana, your state has experienced a massive crisis in the form of major fires that have burned nearly ninety percent of the state and show no signs of stopping. These fires didn’t start in Montana, they have already burned down from Canada and are devastating every state from Oregon to North Dakota.
John Hood: Washington won't fix health care
North Carolina’s Medicaid program will expand on December 1 to offer fully subsidized health plans to virtually every legal resident whose household income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty line.
NC voters demand an end to gerrymandering at hearing on new election districts
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.
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.