In a disappointing turn of events, the Senate Republican supermajority has once again demonstrated its disregard for the urgent issues facing North Carolinians.
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North Carolina’s May Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted May 2024 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from April’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.0 percent.
Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills Into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
North Carolina House Gives Bipartisan Approval to House Budget
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina House of Representatives has given bipartisan approval to House Bill 263, the "2024 Appropriations Act." The House budget includes investments in teacher and state employee raises, childcare funding, and it fully funds Opportunity Scholarships.
NC Senate Republicans propose amendments for voting, ID, and tax cap
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate Redistricting and Elections Committee considered legislation to place three constitutional amendments on the 2024 general election ballots.
House Democratic Leader Robert Reives Statement on “House Budget” Vote
This week House Republican Leadership has rushed through a budget process that we have known from the start was dead-on-arrival in the Senate. Still, they have demonstrated what their main priority is: A massive expansion of taxpayer-funded vouchers for the rich
House Democratic Leader Robert Reives Statement on “House Budget” Vote
““This week House Republican Leadership has rushed through a budget process that we have known from the start was dead-on-arrival in the Senate. Still, they have demonstrated what their main priority is: A massive expansion of taxpayer-funded vouchers for the rich,"
NCDIT Announces $67 Million Completing Access to Broadband Awards to Expand Internet Access in 15 Counties
On Monday, the Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $67 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards to connect 15,835 households and businesses in 15 counties to high-speed internet.
Recreational fishing license fees to increase July 1
Coastal Recreational Fishing License fees will increase July 1. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), which administers the recreational fishing license sales system for the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), announced last week that it will increase hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses, permits, stamps and certifications
Governor Cooper Visits Charlotte Child Care Center, Highlights Urgent Funding Need For Early Childhood Education and Child Care
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper visited The Early Learning Center Preschool in Charlotte and visited several classrooms to see strong child care in action as well as learning and growing through engaging activities. The Governor was joined by President and CEO of Child Care Resources Inc. Janet Singerman and local officials as he highlighted the urgent funding need for early childhood education and child care. The Early Learning Center Preschool is a 5-star licensed child care center and NC Pre-K program provider.
Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:
North Carolina to receive $27 million from Johnson & Johnson settlement
Attorney General Josh Stein led a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general in reaching a landmark $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations that it deceptively marketed the safety and purity of its baby and body powder products containing talc.
Governor Cooper Comments on Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Access to Medication Abortions
Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms the right to access abortion medication across the country.
John Hood: Don't be misled by averages
Mark Maye and I made an excellent team back in the day. That “day,” I should add, was actually a few weeks in 1977. I was eleven. Mark was a bit older. He and I played together on a basketball team in Charlotte. We won every game. To be more precise, we dominated every game. There’s a reason my dresser subsequently featured a shiny basketball trophy.
Governor Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments.
Campaign Finance Legislation Would Eviscerate Campaign Finance Limits
This new campaign finance legislation has never been seen before, but Republicans have attached it to an unrelated conference report that cannot be amended.
Attorney General Josh Stein Launches Online Tool to Illustrate how DOJ Delivers for NC
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced the launch of DOJ Delivers, an online tool and resource that allows all North Carolinians to see the work of the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) in their communities. North Carolinians invest their tax dollars in the Department of Justice; this tool is a way to illustrate the return on that investment.
John Hood: Ticket-Splitters Could Prove Decisive
RALEIGH — Donald Trump will likely win North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes this year. Our state is a political battleground, no question about it, but in presidential races the Democratic Party always runs a bit uphill here.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill Into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law
John Hood: Let's talk taxes - the right way
State and local governments annually collect tens of billions of dollars in taxes from North Carolinians. The total bill comes to an average of $5,300 per person per year.