Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year. The budget keeps $7 billion in reserve and doesn’t raise taxes, but halts some planned tax cuts.
The North Carolina Senate approved a conservative healthcare access bill that reforms our state's Certificate of Need laws and expands access to health insurance.
in North Carolina and across the country are struggling to find qualified workers to fill key positions in their organizations. As they reconsider the minimum qualifications they are willing to accept, those screening candidates are increasingly setting aside the requirement of a four-year degree.
the North Carolina House passed a bill that would prohibit local governments from blocking consumers from certain types of energy sources, by a vote of 76-38.
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement on Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposal:
State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following statement Wednesday following the release of Governor Roy Cooper’s budget proposal.
Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, First in Opportunity. The plan put forth by the Governor builds on the state’s success and “once-in-a-generation” opportunity by investing in North Carolina families, businesses, and communities.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation to establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known to occur in drinking water.
School staff, mental health professionals and the community can learn how to expand support for K-12 students and families experiencing mental and behavioral health issues in a webinar from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 15. The webinar is hosted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the i2i Center for Integrative Health.
The American dream of owning a home is falling out of reach for many in our state. Home prices continue to rise in North Carolina as we lag pre-recession levels of new construction.
A federal judge has granted N.C. legislative leaders’ request to intervene in a lawsuit targeting the state’s abortion pill restrictions
Fayetteville native Brian Tyree Henry was among those nominated for an Oscar in this year’s 95th Annual Academy Awards.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley — alongside NC State Senators Jim Burgin, Joyce Krawiec and Paul Lowe — will host a town hall in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Thursday, March 16, at 6 p.m. to discuss the mental health crisis for children and teens across North Carolina.
The Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold a special meeting on Cumulative Impacts on March 16th at 6 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in-person or online.
North Carolina Senators Jim Burgin and Jay Chaudhuri and Representatives Ashton Clemmons and David Willis hosted a breakfast meeting and press conference today announcing the legislative priorities of the Joint Legislative Early Childhood Caucus. The morning meeting included a keynote address from Regional President at PNC Bank, Jim Hansen, and an announcement of upcoming legislation from the Early Childhood Caucus.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), along with House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost and Reps Max Miller and Jen Kiggans, led a letter to General David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, to address the recruitment shortage brought on in large part by vaccine mandates.
NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall announced Wednesday that the Agency has joined other state securities administrators and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $45 million settlement with Nexo Capital, Inc. (Nexo) related to the offering of unregistered securities.
