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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.

As some of our state’s legislative leaders continue their opposition to expanding Medicaid to cover the “working poor,” there’s growing evidence that they’re out of step with many of their constituents — even the conservative ones.
As some of our state’s legislative leaders continue their opposition to expanding Medicaid to cover the “working poor,” there’s growing evidence that they’re out of step with many of their constituents — even the conservative ones.
 
As North Carolina works to rebuild from past storms, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to take steps now to get ready for the next hurricane season.
As North Carolina works to rebuild from past storms, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to take steps now to get ready for the next hurricane season.
 
Last Tuesday, the Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act which requires doctors to provide medical care to babies born alive during an attempted abortion.
Last Tuesday, the Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act which requires doctors to provide medical care to babies born alive during an attempted abortion.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today underwent an elective procedure to repair a herniated disc that was causing lower back pain.
Governor Roy Cooper today underwent an elective procedure to repair a herniated disc that was causing lower back pain.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would award grants to local communities for evidence-based school safety technology and infrastructure.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would award grants to local communities for evidence-based school safety technology and infrastructure.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed David K. Baker, Sr. to serve as district court judge for Judicial District 10B in Wake County.
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed David K. Baker, Sr. to serve as district court judge for Judicial District 10B in Wake County.
 
A new tax package made its way through the Senate this week that will put more of your hard-earned money where it belongs- in your pockets.
A new tax package made its way through the Senate this week that will put more of your hard-earned money where it belongs- in your pockets.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), introduced legislation that would protect probation officers and enhance their ability to do their job by giving them authority to arrest a third party who forcibly interferes with an officer’s performance of his or her official duties.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), introduced legislation that would protect probation officers and enhance their ability to do their job by giving them authority to arrest a third party who forcibly interferes with an officer’s performance of his or her official duties.
 
Governor Cooper's spokesperson, Jamal Little, shared the following statement on the NCGA House budget
Governor Cooper's spokesperson, Jamal Little, shared the following statement on the NCGA House budget
 
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) introduced the Thin Blue Line Act to ensure that criminals face the strongest possible punishment in federal cases when they kill or attempt to kill local law enforcement officers.
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) introduced the Thin Blue Line Act to ensure that criminals face the strongest possible punishment in federal cases when they kill or attempt to kill local law enforcement officers.
 
Today, Governor Cooper returned to UNC-Charlotte after speaking to the Rally for Respect in Raleigh.
Today, Governor Cooper returned to UNC-Charlotte after speaking to the Rally for Respect in Raleigh.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) honored the 371 officers who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial, including nine from North Carolina who were killed in the line of duty.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) honored the 371 officers who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial, including nine from North Carolina who were killed in the line of duty.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
 
North Carolina Republican Party Communications Director Jeff Hauser has released the following statement:
North Carolina Republican Party Communications Director Jeff Hauser has released the following statement:
 
Governor Roy Cooper addressed educators at the North Carolina Association of Educators Rally for Respect on Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh.
Governor Roy Cooper addressed educators at the North Carolina Association of Educators Rally for Respect on Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh.
 
Yesterday, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Funding Act.
Yesterday, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Funding Act.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 20, in honor of Staff Sgt. Jacob A. Hess
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 20, in honor of Staff Sgt. Jacob A. Hess
 
Earlier this week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would provide tax relief for children receiving benefits who have lost a parent serving in the military.
Earlier this week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would provide tax relief for children receiving benefits who have lost a parent serving in the military.
 
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration hearing on the humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border.
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration hearing on the humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border.
 
Governor Roy Cooper today announced nominees to three state boards and commissions, the North Carolina Utilities Commission, the State Board of Education, and the North Carolina Employment Security Board of Review.
Governor Roy Cooper today announced nominees to three state boards and commissions, the North Carolina Utilities Commission, the State Board of Education, and the North Carolina Employment Security Board of Review.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Wednesday, May 8 in honor of UNC Charlotte students.
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Wednesday, May 8 in honor of UNC Charlotte students.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Friday, May 10 in honor of Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Friday, May 10 in honor of Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced the launch of his new official website, tillis.senate.gov, to better serve North Carolinians by offering a host of constituent services and information on his policy priorities and his record of solving problems and delivering results for North Carolina.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced the launch of his new official website, tillis.senate.gov, to better serve North Carolinians by offering a host of constituent services and information on his policy priorities and his record of solving problems and delivering results for North Carolina.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper today received from the U.S. Small Business Administration a disaster declaration for business owners in Durham County that suffered damages following the April 10, 2019 gas leak that led to a deadly explosion in the downtown area.
Gov. Roy Cooper today received from the U.S. Small Business Administration a disaster declaration for business owners in Durham County that suffered damages following the April 10, 2019 gas leak that led to a deadly explosion in the downtown area.
 
Sexual misconduct is a moral and readiness crisis that we must address head-on.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan PFAS Accountability Act, legislation that would hold federal agencies accountable for addressing contamination for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military bases across the country.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan PFAS Accountability Act, legislation that would hold federal agencies accountable for addressing contamination for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at military bases across the country.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to select the Research Triangle as one of three finalists to become the new home of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to select the Research Triangle as one of three finalists to become the new home of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
 
Twenty-four innovative small companies across North Carolina will get grants to develop new products, hire more employees, and purchase needed materials, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Twenty-four innovative small companies across North Carolina will get grants to develop new products, hire more employees, and purchase needed materials, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the recent committee passage of bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act and give much-needed resources to state and local law enforcement agencies to complete forensic analyses of crime scenes and untested rape kits.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded the recent committee passage of bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act and give much-needed resources to state and local law enforcement agencies to complete forensic analyses of crime scenes and untested rape kits.
 
A group of 15 business leaders have signed an op-ed running in papers around the state calling for a bipartisan solution to close the health care coverage gap.
A group of 15 business leaders have signed an op-ed running in papers around the state calling for a bipartisan solution to close the health care coverage gap.
 
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), the co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement marking World Press Freedom Day.
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), the co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement marking World Press Freedom Day.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed three new judges to serve Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Sampson, Randolph, Hoke and Moore counties.
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed three new judges to serve Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Sampson, Randolph, Hoke and Moore counties.
 
Yesterday, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Kennedy (R-LA), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish the Copyright Claims Board at the Copyright Office to make it easier and less expensive for independent creators
Yesterday, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Kennedy (R-LA), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish the Copyright Claims Board at the Copyright Office to make it easier and less expensive for independent creators
 
Chief executives from seven rural hospitals shared with Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary Mandy Cohen of the Department of Health and Human Services their support for North Carolina to act now to close the health care coverage gap.
Chief executives from seven rural hospitals shared with Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary Mandy Cohen of the Department of Health and Human Services their support for North Carolina to act now to close the health care coverage gap.
 
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