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The immediate concern from Hurricane Florence is life threatening high winds, ocean overwash, and soundside flooding
The immediate concern from Hurricane Florence is life threatening high winds, ocean overwash, and soundside flooding
 
The North Carolina Senate passed a $23.9 billion balanced budget adjustment with bipartisan support yesterday, Thursday, May 31, 2018
The North Carolina Senate passed a $23.9 billion balanced budget adjustment with bipartisan support yesterday, Thursday, May 31, 2018
 
Continuing further development of the State’s growing shellfish industry, Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1), Senator Harry Brown (R-District 6), and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed SB 738 (Support Shellfish Industry) in the North Carolina Senate yesterday, Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Continuing further development of the State’s growing shellfish industry, Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1), Senator Harry Brown (R-District 6), and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed SB 738 (Support Shellfish Industry) in the North Carolina Senate yesterday, Wednesday, May 23, 2018
 
Five years ago, Senate Republicans made a promise to dramatically raise teacher pay in North Carolina. We've kept that promise. Moreover, the numbers speak for themselves
Five years ago, Senate Republicans made a promise to dramatically raise teacher pay in North Carolina. We've kept that promise. Moreover, the numbers speak for themselves
 
Recognizing a new path to revitalization, the State of North Carolina is quickly moving to take advantage of the newly established Opportunity Zones Program, which focuses on distressed, low-income census tracks for targeted economic investments
Recognizing a new path to revitalization, the State of North Carolina is quickly moving to take advantage of the newly established Opportunity Zones Program, which focuses on distressed, low-income census tracks for targeted economic investments
 
Since I and other Republicans gained control of the General Assembly in 2011, the Assembly has championed the philosophy of cutting taxes - thus a lower sales tax rate, personal income tax rate and corporate tax rate on North Carolina families and businesses, while raising the standard deduction for
Since I and other Republicans gained control of the General Assembly in 2011, the Assembly has championed the philosophy of cutting taxes - thus a lower sales tax rate, personal income tax rate and corporate tax rate on North Carolina families and businesses, while raising the standard deduction for
 
Slick, snow-covered roads remain in some areas and many secondary roads. A state of emergency that Governor Cooper signed Wednesday remains in effect through the weekend, along with an executive order waiving truck weight, size and hours of service restrictions to ease movement of heating fuel
Slick, snow-covered roads remain in some areas and many secondary roads. A state of emergency that Governor Cooper signed Wednesday remains in effect through the weekend, along with an executive order waiving truck weight, size and hours of service restrictions to ease movement of heating fuel
 
State Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) is encouraging the public to submit feedback before the end of today, Friday, December 29, 2017 to the N.C. Dept. of Insurance (DOI) concerning the N.C. Rate Bureau's proposed statewide average increase of 18.7 percent in homeowner's insurance rates for 2018
State Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) is encouraging the public to submit feedback before the end of today, Friday, December 29, 2017 to the N.C. Dept. of Insurance (DOI) concerning the N.C. Rate Bureau's proposed statewide average increase of 18.7 percent in homeowner's insurance rates for 2018
 
Last month, the N.C. Dept. Commerce released the county tier designations for 2018
 
On Monday, N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson announced and awarded this year's school infrastructure grants from the new Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund to four counties - two of which are in my district, Gates and Camden
On Monday, N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson announced and awarded this year's school infrastructure grants from the new Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund to four counties - two of which are in my district, Gates and Camden
 
Last week, with bipartisan support we voted to override Gov. Cooper's veto of legislation that provides voters more choices at the ballot box by increasing ballot access for smaller political parties and unaffiliated candidates for many statewide and local elections
Last week, with bipartisan support we voted to override Gov. Cooper's veto of legislation that provides voters more choices at the ballot box by increasing ballot access for smaller political parties and unaffiliated candidates for many statewide and local elections
 
Continuing our strong record of eliminating and simplifying job-killing rules, both the Senate and House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of House Bill 56 and Senate Bill 16 this past week
Continuing our strong record of eliminating and simplifying job-killing rules, both the Senate and House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of House Bill 56 and Senate Bill 16 this past week
 
The 2017 fall semester has seen the largest freshman class at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in five years, and now the overall enrollment numbers have exceeded the admissions goal
The 2017 fall semester has seen the largest freshman class at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in five years, and now the overall enrollment numbers have exceeded the admissions goal
 
Four-term state lawmaker Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2018.
Four-term state lawmaker Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2018.
 
Due to a transmission cable that was damaged early Thursday morning near the Bonner Bridge - Hatteras Island in Dare County and Ocracoke Island in Hyde County are experiencing a major power outage
Due to a transmission cable that was damaged early Thursday morning near the Bonner Bridge - Hatteras Island in Dare County and Ocracoke Island in Hyde County are experiencing a major power outage
 
The state Senate unanimously concurred to the amended changes from the House on Senate Bill 410
The state Senate unanimously concurred to the amended changes from the House on Senate Bill 410
 
State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the final budget compromise with the House of Representatives
State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the final budget compromise with the House of Representatives
 
The North Carolina Senate passed a $22.9 billion balanced budget Friday, May 12, 2017
 
Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
 
When it comes to regulations, it’s an invisible tax. Such taxes are especially onerous when unnecessary and over-burdensome
When it comes to regulations, it’s an invisible tax. Such taxes are especially onerous when unnecessary and over-burdensome
 
Today, I filed Senate Bill 410 (Marine Aquaculture Development Act) - here in North Carolina there is a significant amount of potential for the aquaculture industry to become a greater source of income and economic prosperity
Today, I filed Senate Bill 410 (Marine Aquaculture Development Act) - here in North Carolina there is a significant amount of potential for the aquaculture industry to become a greater source of income and economic prosperity
 
Last Wednesday, along with Senator Harry Brown and Senator Bill Rabon we filed Senate Bill 284 (Property Insurance Fairness)
Last Wednesday, along with Senator Harry Brown and Senator Bill Rabon we filed Senate Bill 284 (Property Insurance Fairness)
 
Senator Shirley Randleman and I filed Senate Bill 157 (Amend Laws Regarding Mental Commitment Bars) to address the issue of individuals who might have suffered from a major medical accident/event such as an aneurysm, major heart attack, stroke, car accident, and are not able to purchase a firearm up
Senator Shirley Randleman and I filed Senate Bill 157 (Amend Laws Regarding Mental Commitment Bars) to address the issue of individuals who might have suffered from a major medical accident/event such as an aneurysm, major heart attack, stroke, car accident, and are not able to purchase a firearm up
 
Recognizing the commercial and ecological values of the oysters, Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Joint Resolution 205 encouraging the Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow shellfish cultivation and aquaculture ac
Recognizing the commercial and ecological values of the oysters, Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Joint Resolution 205 encouraging the Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow shellfish cultivation and aquaculture ac
 
Senator Bill Cook's General Assembly Update for the February 27, 2017
 
Last week, a three-judge panel denied Gov. Cooper's request to continue blocking a state law, clearing the way for the Senate to confirm his cabinet secretaries - an authority provided to us by our state's constitution
Last week, a three-judge panel denied Gov. Cooper's request to continue blocking a state law, clearing the way for the Senate to confirm his cabinet secretaries - an authority provided to us by our state's constitution
 
Despite the threats from outside sources, this past week, the General Assembly's Fiscal Research Division and the Office of State Budget and Management released a report that North Carolina is expected to have a half billion dollar surplus this year
Despite the threats from outside sources, this past week, the General Assembly's Fiscal Research Division and the Office of State Budget and Management released a report that North Carolina is expected to have a half billion dollar surplus this year
 
North Carolina's Medicaid program already covers children, pregnant mothers, the elderly, blind, disabled, etc.
North Carolina's Medicaid program already covers children, pregnant mothers, the elderly, blind, disabled, etc.
 
The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Thursday, January 19, 2017 that he has been appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) to chair the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources
The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Thursday, January 19, 2017 that he has been appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) to chair the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Natural and Economic Resources
 
The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 by a unanimous vote of 49-0 in the Senate and a unanimous vote of 115-0 in the House.
The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 by a unanimous vote of 49-0 in the Senate and a unanimous vote of 115-0 in the House.
 
North Carolina State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released the following statement after being declared the winner in this year's election
North Carolina State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released the following statement after being declared the winner in this year's election
 
Senator Bill Cook released the following statement on the passing of Dare County Commissioner Warren Judge
Senator Bill Cook released the following statement on the passing of Dare County Commissioner Warren Judge
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Purpose of God Annex will receive a state grant of $50,000 for Project New Hope to assist adults with job readiness, work ethics and skills
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Purpose of God Annex will receive a state grant of $50,000 for Project New Hope to assist adults with job readiness, work ethics and skills
 
State and local leaders held a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 in Kitty Hawk near the Black Pelican Restaurant, where crews are working to repair a section of the roadway that was damaged by both Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Hermine
State and local leaders held a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 in Kitty Hawk near the Black Pelican Restaurant, where crews are working to repair a section of the roadway that was damaged by both Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Hermine
 
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