Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to President Biden's decision to no longer seek the Presidency:
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on President Biden
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross released the following statement on President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential Election:
Governor Cooper Names Julia White Chief of Staff
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper named Julia White as Chief of Staff to succeed outgoing Chief of Staff Kristi Jones who will depart the Governor’s Office in mid-August after serving in the role since Governor Cooper took office in 2017.
Senator Berger Announces Chief of Staff Hire
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced that Kolt Ulm will become his new chief of staff.
North Carolina House Democrats Showcase Fundraising Advantage
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus has reported a fundraising advantage after the second quarter fundraising reports became available. The numbers reflect the support and enthusiasm from grassroots donors across the state, placing Democrats in a strong position as we get closer to the November elections.
NC Speaker Tim Moore Reacts to NCSBE Decision Denying Third Party Ballot Access
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to deny ballot access for Cornel West and the Justice For All Party.
Attorney General Josh Stein Announces $2.45 Million Health Care Fraud Settlement
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced a $2.45 million settlement with Vista Clinical Diagnostics, LLC, for allegedly submitting or causing the submission of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid programs in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. These settlement funds will be returned to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Government Regulations Shouldn’t Replace Parents’ Decisions
One of the biggest joys of being a parent is having the opportunity to guide your child’s growth and development and judge what’s best for their individual needs. Proposed legislation before Congress such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would strip that choice from parents, removing the right to decide what content their children can access online based on their values and beliefs.
North Carolina Celebrates More Than 500,000 Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion
ore than half a million North Carolinians have now enrolled in Medicaid expansion since the program began seven months ago. Beneficiaries are now able get the quality health care they need at low cost.
Budd Introduces Bill to Help Job-Seekers Access Skills Development Programs
The legislation would help businesses streamline the process for assisting job seekers in accessing skills development programs through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) Act.
Senator Berger Announces Departure of Chief of Staff
Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) today announced the departure of his chief of staff, Brian Fork.
For Fifth Year in a Row, North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business
CNBC named North Carolina as second best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment. In 2019, North Carolina ranked third; in 2021, the state ranked second; and in both 2022 and 2023 North Carolina ranked first.
Governor Cooper Signs Twelve Bills, Vetoes One Bill and Lets One Bill Become Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Op-Ed: North Carolina is Leading on Clean Energy
With nearly $22 billion of clean energy investments unveiled across North Carolina, 2024 marks a significant milestone in the state’s energy leadership.
Speaker Moore Comments on Partisan Actions of NCSBE
Speaker Moore comments on the State Board of Elections’ partisan refusal to approve third party ballot access:
Folwell responds to state health plan victory over Blue Cross NC
From the beginning, it has been clear that the State Health Plan (Plan) performed a well-reasoned, high-integrity, and correct procurement process for third-party administrative services. This process clearly revealed that Aetna’s bid was superior to Blue Cross NC’s, and the Plan’s Board of Trustees properly approved the contract’s award to Aetna. As Judge Melissa Owens Lassiter said in her opinion:
NC Legislative Economic Development Caucus Announces Formation of Manufacturing Study Committee and Files German Friendship Resolution
As the North Carolina Legislative Caucus on Economic Development and Foreign Trade (“EDFT Caucus”) wraps up its first year in the General Assembly, co-chairs Representative John Bell (R – Wayne) and Representative Robert Reives (D – Chatham, Randolph) round out a successful and productive year with two key initiatives, creating a study committee to examine ways the legislature can foster manufacturing growth in the state, and filing a resolution in the House encouraging Congress to work more closely on economic and trade issues with Germany, one of the leading sources of capital investment and trade in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills and Vetoes Two Bills
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
North Carolina's May County and Area Unemployment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in May 2024, decreased in four, and remained unchanged in one. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.0 percent while Buncombe and Currituck Counties each had the lowest at 2.8 percent.
Governor Cooper Joins US Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg for First S-Line Project Groundbreaking and Blue Ridge Road Construction Site Visit
Governor Roy Cooper joined US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in Raleigh for the first groundbreaking of the S-Line Project, the major infrastructure project that will revitalize the Southeast Corridor of passenger rail, and a visit to the Blue Ridge Road construction site, a project that will improve traffic flow, access, and efficiency along the Raleigh Beltline.