Senate Republicans overrode four more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of bipartisan legislation.
Attorney General Josh Stein Applauds Stronger Protections for Students Against Predatory Schools
Attorney General Josh Stein today applauded the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to ensure that for-profit colleges give students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to secure good-paying jobs in their chosen fields.
Perry: I will be the override gold medalist
The governor has vetoed 3 of my bills this year. I guess I will be the override gold medalist after today.
N.C. State Lottery Commission launches sports betting Web page
A new sports betting Web page launched Friday as the N.C. State Lottery Commission begins planning and work to implement North Carolina’s sports betting and horse race wagering law.
Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills, Vetoes One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: District 3 updates
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington D.C.
Elizabeth Johnson: Hospital Authorities
As the NC General Assembly nears the end of its legislative session, legislators are working on a massive state budget that includes a proposal to allow the largest healthcare system in the state to grow even bigger. That system, Atrium Health, has 67 hospitals throughout NC, Wisconsin, Illinois, and a multitude of other states.
John Hood: Elections Bill Ignores State Constitution
RALEIGH — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have legitimate grievances against the Democrat-controlled State Board of Elections. The latter has abused its power in overtly partisan ways in recent years, most egregiously by striking a collusive settlement with Democratic attorney Marc Elias and Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein in 2020 to change our election procedures in direct contravention of election laws enacted by the General Assembly.
Rep. Jon Hardister Passes Civilian Traffic Investigators Legislation
Yesterday the NC House passed HB 140 - Civilian Traffic Investigators - by a vote of 100 to six. Rep. Jon Hardister )R-Guilford, Majority Whip) is a lead sponsor of the bill. The legislation is now heading to Governor Roy Cooper, who is expected to sign it into law.
Seven Teachers Win Governor’s Educator Discovery Award, Governor Cooper Announces Inbox
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) announced that seven public school teachers across the state will get $1,000 each for professional development as part of the Governor’s Educator Discovery Award.
Governor Cooper Signs Sports Wagering into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law. The bipartisan legislation will authorize and regulate wagering on professional, college and amateur sports and on horse racing in North Carolina.
Attorney General Josh Stein Calls for Stronger Artificial Intelligence Protections
Attorney General Josh Stein today urged the federal government to create protections around artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure the technology is responsibly used in a trusted and fair fashion.
Governor Roy Cooper signs SB 291 QRIS/Star Rating System Reform into Law
Earlier this year, Representative Ashton Wheeler Clemmons filed HB 344-QRIS/Star Rating System Reform to strengthen the childcare system in North Carolina. Today, she will stand with Governor Cooper as he signs the identical Senate companion bill, SB 291, into law.
Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed four bills into law:
John Hood: Carolina Lawmakers Split on Debt Deal
North Carolina’s own Patrick McHenry, who represents our 10th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, helped negotiate the debt-ceiling compromise that President Joe Biden signed on June 3. Not surprisingly, McHenry described it as a major accomplishment.
Senate Republicans Propose New Board of Elections Composition to Foster Bipartisanship
Senate Republicans introduced Senate Bill 749, "No Partisan Advantage in Elections." The bill restructures the North Carolina State Board of Elections by splitting the appointments between the majority and minority leaders in the General Assembly. The new structure would ensure that one party does not have control of the State Board of Elections and the county boards.
Congresswoman Ross Introduces Legislation to Support Quantum Computing at Federal Agencies
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Leveraging Quantum Computing Act. This legislation will instruct federal agencies to identify potential uses for quantum computing, an emerging technology that can perform certain calculations faster than today’s supercomputers. For example, future quantum computers could exceed regular computers in simulating chemical interactions, potentially reducing the time required for drug development.
North Carolina to receive $521 million to fight the Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced the final approval of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements with drug makers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision sign-on periods, the defendants have committed to the deal and will start releasing funds to a national administrator later this summer.
Smokers Looking for Better Alternatives Shouldn’t Have to Burn Cash
Families across the country are feeling the effects of inflation, an increased cost on common goods, in part a byproduct of gridlock and bad policy in Washington, D.C. Thankfully, North Carolinians are fortunate to have state leaders who have enacted pro-growth, pro-business-and most importantly, pro-taxpayer policies over the last decade.
Attorney General Josh Stein Urges FCC to Strengthen Rules Against Telemarketing Robocalls and Texts
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to clarify the federal rules requiring telemarketers to obtain consent between an individual consumer and one specific seller or business entity before making telemarketing robocalls and texts. Attorney General Stein joined a coalition of 28 state Attorneys General in urging for rules to better prevent nuisance calls and texts.