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Press Releases: Elected office holders  

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.

Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will visit McAllen, Texas to observe the crisis at the southern border on a Congressional delegation led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will visit McAllen, Texas to observe the crisis at the southern border on a Congressional delegation led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
 
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley announced today that Jonathan Sink will be the new Executive Director of the NCGOP effective July 22, 2019.
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley announced today that Jonathan Sink will be the new Executive Director of the NCGOP effective July 22, 2019.
 
Today, one year since the creation of the Finish Line Grants program, Governor Roy Cooper announced that more than 1,700 Finish Line Grants have helped community college students complete their training and prepare to enter the workforce.
Today, one year since the creation of the Finish Line Grants program, Governor Roy Cooper announced that more than 1,700 Finish Line Grants have helped community college students complete their training and prepare to enter the workforce.
 
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to increase veterans’ disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to increase veterans’ disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 
Today, early childhood educators urged Governor Roy Cooper to expand Medicaid at a roundtable discussion at Discovery Harbor Learning Center in Charlotte.
Today, early childhood educators urged Governor Roy Cooper to expand Medicaid at a roundtable discussion at Discovery Harbor Learning Center in Charlotte.
 
With more than 50% of the vote, Dr. Greg Murphy is now the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. Dr. Murphy now faces off against Pelosi protege Democrat Allen Thomas in September.
With more than 50% of the vote, Dr. Greg Murphy is now the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. Dr. Murphy now faces off against Pelosi protege Democrat Allen Thomas in September.
 
Today, Thom Tillis introduced commonsense legislation that holds sanctuary jurisdictions in North Carolina accountable for refusing to communicate with federal law enforcement and putting the safety of North Carolinians at risk.
Today, Thom Tillis introduced commonsense legislation that holds sanctuary jurisdictions in North Carolina accountable for refusing to communicate with federal law enforcement and putting the safety of North Carolinians at risk.
 
Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders today offered Republican leadership a state budget compromise proposal that would close the health care coverage gap, raise teacher pay, cut taxes for people and guarantee school construction while balancing the budget and saving money in the Rainy Day Fund
Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders today offered Republican leadership a state budget compromise proposal that would close the health care coverage gap, raise teacher pay, cut taxes for people and guarantee school construction while balancing the budget and saving money in the Rainy Day Fund
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, legislation that holds sanctuary jurisdictions accountable for failing to comply with lawful detainer and release notification requests made by federal authorities and jeopardizing public safety.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, legislation that holds sanctuary jurisdictions accountable for failing to comply with lawful detainer and release notification requests made by federal authorities and jeopardizing public safety.
 
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest's released a statement Monday on HB924 becoming law:
 
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
 
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law
 
As many as 626,000 North Carolinians with incomes below 133% of the poverty level might qualify for Medicaid.
As many as 626,000 North Carolinians with incomes below 133% of the poverty level might qualify for Medicaid.
 
Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties
Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties
 
Governor Roy Cooper announces reconstituted North Carolina boards and commissions.
Governor Roy Cooper announces reconstituted North Carolina boards and commissions.
 
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
 
Last week, the Senate passed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fund our military and national defense next year.
Last week, the Senate passed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to fund our military and national defense next year.
 
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has announced the formation of the North Carolina Blockchain Initiative to study the unique attributes and use-cases of blockchain technology, virtual assets, smart contracts and digital tokens.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has announced the formation of the North Carolina Blockchain Initiative to study the unique attributes and use-cases of blockchain technology, virtual assets, smart contracts and digital tokens.
 
The News and Observer has stooped to an all new low. While we have become accustomed to their slanted and biased articles, 'reporting' information fed to them by a far-left George Soros-run organization is unconscionable.
The News and Observer has stooped to an all new low. While we have become accustomed to their slanted and biased articles, 'reporting' information fed to them by a far-left George Soros-run organization is unconscionable.
 
Today, the Board of Trustees of Ashe Memorial Hospital presented Governor Roy Cooper with a resolution encouraging the Governor and the General Assembly to expand Medicaid.
Today, the Board of Trustees of Ashe Memorial Hospital presented Governor Roy Cooper with a resolution encouraging the Governor and the General Assembly to expand Medicaid.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Erica Standfield Brandon as District Court Judge to Judicial District 17A, serving Rockingham and Caswell counties. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael Gentry.
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Erica Standfield Brandon as District Court Judge to Judicial District 17A, serving Rockingham and Caswell counties. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael Gentry.
 
Yesterday, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation co-introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that would protect spouses of deceased servicemembers from car lease penalties and spouses of catastrophically injured servicemembers from penalties associated with residential and car leases.
Yesterday, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation co-introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that would protect spouses of deceased servicemembers from car lease penalties and spouses of catastrophically injured servicemembers from penalties associated with residential and car leases.
 
Joined by dozens of public school teachers and health care professionals and advocates, Governor Roy Cooper today spoke about his veto of the budget passed this week by the legislature.
Joined by dozens of public school teachers and health care professionals and advocates, Governor Roy Cooper today spoke about his veto of the budget passed this week by the legislature.
 
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley issued the following response to Governor Cooper's veto of the state budget:
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley issued the following response to Governor Cooper's veto of the state budget:
 
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted his request for a disaster declaration for Mecklenburg County and Catawba County, and the contiguous counties of Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and Union.
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted his request for a disaster declaration for Mecklenburg County and Catawba County, and the contiguous counties of Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and Union.
 
Governor Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Governor Cooper signed the following bill into law:
 
It’s been over eight months since Hurricane Florence made landfall and left a trail of destruction behind, claiming the lives of forty-three North Carolinians and causing billions of dollars of damage.
It’s been over eight months since Hurricane Florence made landfall and left a trail of destruction behind, claiming the lives of forty-three North Carolinians and causing billions of dollars of damage.
 
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment after today’s Supreme Court ruling on North Carolina’s gerrymandered districts:
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment after today’s Supreme Court ruling on North Carolina’s gerrymandered districts:
 
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement regarding the Common Cause v. Rucho ruling from the Supreme Court:
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement regarding the Common Cause v. Rucho ruling from the Supreme Court:
 
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law:
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020.
 
Today, President Donald Trump endorsed Senator Thom Tillis’ re-election campaign.
Today, President Donald Trump endorsed Senator Thom Tillis’ re-election campaign.
 
Ford Porter, spokesperson for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement after the House and Senate Republicans released their conference budget:
Ford Porter, spokesperson for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement after the House and Senate Republicans released their conference budget:
 
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