With great thanks for the vital public service provided by the state’s probation/parole officers, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July 16-22, 2023, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week in North Carolina.
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Attorney General Stein, Leader Reives and House Democrats Highlight Budget Delay Impact on North Carolinians
Today, Attorney General Josh Stein, House Democratic Leader Robert Reives, Rep. Julie von Haefen and Rep. Wesley Harris highlighted the impact that the delayed State Budget is having on North Carolinians.
Governor Cooper Lets One Bill Become Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper let the following bill become law without his signature:
For Second Year in a Row, CNBC Names North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business
RALEIGH: CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business in 2023 for the second year in a row. This morning, Governor Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott Cohn at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville for a live broadcast where the winner was revealed.
BACK-TO-BACK: North Carolina is America's Top State for Business for Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, North Carolina earned the No. 1 position in CNBC's annual "America’s Top States for Business" rankings. Securing the top spot two years in a row is evidence that the pro-business and pro-growth reforms created and enacted by the Republican-led state legislature are working.
Attorney General Josh Stein pushes for stronger state authority to protect air travelers
Attorney General Josh Stein today asked Sen. Ted Budd to support stronger protections for airline customers in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023. In a letter to Sen. Budd, Attorney General Stein encouraged Sen. Budd to support an amendment from Sen. Ed Markey (Mass.) that would give state attorneys general the power to enforce federal law when the airline industry uses unfair and deceptive practices or unfair methods of competition.
Commissioner Causey names Angela Hatchell as Senior Deputy Commissioner
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has named Angela Hatchell as senior deputy commissioner of the Agent Services, Consumer Services and Regional Director divisions.
Governor Cooper Signs Eleven Bills, Vetoes Two Bills and Lets Two Bills Become Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Senate Republicans statements on Gov. Cooper's vetoes
Senate Republicans released the following statements on Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of Senate Bill 49, House Bill 574, and House Bill 808.
Modification to Human Trafficking Law Strengthens Victims' Rights
Senate Bill 626, which strengthens North Carolina laws regarding human trafficking, was signed into law today.
Governor Cooper urges legislature to separate Medicaid Expansion from budget
Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on the importance of separating Medicaid Expansion from the state budget:
Cooper signs six bills into law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
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.
Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to North Carolina District and Special Superior Courts.
Leader Reives Statement on S49 Debate
House Republicans once again shut down the deliberative process and gave House Democrats an ultimatum on S49, the Parents Bill of Rights: We could debate the bill or we could offer amendments, but not both. We were informed that the Rules Chairman would call the question and force the body to vote without hearing Democratic amendments.
Governor Cooper Statement on Supreme Court’s Ruling in UNC Admissions Case
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the UNC admissions case:
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.