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Beaufort County Now will publish every press release, which is within their power to do so, from every elected office holder, irrespective of political party.

Ford Porter, Governor Cooper's spokesman, released the following statement on legislative Republicans' decision to drop their lawsuit preventing Medicaid expansion
Ford Porter, Governor Cooper's spokesman, released the following statement on legislative Republicans' decision to drop their lawsuit preventing Medicaid expansion
 
Tonight, the White House announced that Robert Wilkie, senior advisor to Senator Thom Tillis, has been nominated to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Tonight, the White House announced that Robert Wilkie, senior advisor to Senator Thom Tillis, has been nominated to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, co-introduced broad, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve veterans' education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, co-introduced broad, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve veterans' education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill
 
Ford Porter, Governor Cooper's spokesman, released the following statement on today's Supreme Court order on the ongoing elections and ethics boards case
Ford Porter, Governor Cooper's spokesman, released the following statement on today's Supreme Court order on the ongoing elections and ethics boards case
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on his friend and colleague, Senator John McCain
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on his friend and colleague, Senator John McCain
 
Governor Cooper announced today that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will submit formal comments opposing offshore seismic testing for oil drilling on North Carolina's coast
Governor Cooper announced today that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality will submit formal comments opposing offshore seismic testing for oil drilling on North Carolina's coast
 
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-introduced the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA), legislation that would restore accountability to the regulatory process and ensure proper judicial review, empowering the courts-not agencies-to interpret all questions of law, including both statut
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-introduced the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA), legislation that would restore accountability to the regulatory process and ensure proper judicial review, empowering the courts-not agencies-to interpret all questions of law, including both statut
 
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), and fellow colleagues in leading a moment of silence on the House Floor for the U.S. Marines and service members lost in last week's Mississippi plane crash
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), and fellow colleagues in leading a moment of silence on the House Floor for the U.S. Marines and service members lost in last week's Mississippi plane crash
 
Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 205
 
Federal officials must set limits for GenX and other emerging contaminants so that North Carolina can permanently control its discharge and ensure the safety of its drinking water, Governor Roy Cooper today told the U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Federal officials must set limits for GenX and other emerging contaminants so that North Carolina can permanently control its discharge and ensure the safety of its drinking water, Governor Roy Cooper today told the U.S Environmental Protection Agency
 
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to provide up to 15,000 additional H-2B visas under an interim final rule that it will submit to the Federal Register
Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to provide up to 15,000 additional H-2B visas under an interim final rule that it will submit to the Federal Register
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Co-Chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following joint statement in response to the death of Chinese dissident and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Liu Xiaobo
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Co-Chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following joint statement in response to the death of Chinese dissident and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Liu Xiaobo
 
Governor Cooper joined a bipartisan compact to improve state cybersecurity at the National Governors Association's summer meeting
Governor Cooper joined a bipartisan compact to improve state cybersecurity at the National Governors Association's summer meeting
 
Today, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Bobby Higdon to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Today, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Bobby Higdon to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina
 
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve veterans' experience when using GI Bill education benefits
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve veterans' experience when using GI Bill education benefits
 
Today, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Thomas Farr to fill the United States District Court vacancy for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Today, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Thomas Farr to fill the United States District Court vacancy for the Eastern District of North Carolina
 
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after text of the updated version of the Senate's Better Care Act was released
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after text of the updated version of the Senate's Better Care Act was released
 
Today, Gov. Cooper signed the following bills into law and vetoed a bill as well.
Today, Gov. Cooper signed the following bills into law and vetoed a bill as well.
 
Governor Cooper issued the following comment on the plane crash that killed 16 service members.
Governor Cooper issued the following comment on the plane crash that killed 16 service members.
 
Joined by members of Britny Puryear’s family, Governor Roy Cooper signed several domestic violence prevention bills into law today
Joined by members of Britny Puryear’s family, Governor Roy Cooper signed several domestic violence prevention bills into law today
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is once again raising concerns over Chinese acquisitions of American markets and companies
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is once again raising concerns over Chinese acquisitions of American markets and companies
 
Seven coastal communities will get grants totaling $100,000 to help them prepare for hurricanes, storms and growth
Seven coastal communities will get grants totaling $100,000 to help them prepare for hurricanes, storms and growth
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, issued the following statement after a KC-130 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point crashed in Mississippi, tragically killing at least 16 on board
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, issued the following statement after a KC-130 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point crashed in Mississippi, tragically killing at least 16 on board
 
Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to a number of state boards and commissions today
Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to a number of state boards and commissions today
 
Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 576, An Act to (1) Require the Department of Environmental Quality to Approve Aerosolization of Leachate and Wastewater from a Lined Sanitary Landfill for the Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, in Certain Circumstances
Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 576, An Act to (1) Require the Department of Environmental Quality to Approve Aerosolization of Leachate and Wastewater from a Lined Sanitary Landfill for the Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, in Certain Circumstances
 
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Thomas Lambeth to preside in Alamance County Superior Court
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Thomas Lambeth to preside in Alamance County Superior Court
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Todd Young (R-IN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide relief to veterans whose Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Todd Young (R-IN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide relief to veterans whose Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits
 
Governor Roy Cooper today signed House Bill 243, the STOP Act, into law in a ceremony at the North Carolina State Capitol
Governor Roy Cooper today signed House Bill 243, the STOP Act, into law in a ceremony at the North Carolina State Capitol
 
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis in asking Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to cancel the Senate's scheduled August state work period if meaningful progress has not been made on fixing health care, funding the government, dealing with the debt ceiling, passing a budget resolution, and improving our tax code
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis in asking Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to cancel the Senate's scheduled August state work period if meaningful progress has not been made on fixing health care, funding the government, dealing with the debt ceiling, passing a budget resolution, and improving our tax code
 
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his fight against illegal immigration by voting for passage of H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminal Act, and H.R. 3004, Kate's Law
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his fight against illegal immigration by voting for passage of H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminal Act, and H.R. 3004, Kate's Law
 
Today, Gov. Cooper signed the following bills into law
 
Yesterday, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018
Yesterday, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018
 
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