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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate passed its tax reform proposal, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 @ 1:51 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6), along with Reps. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), Tulsi Gabbard (HI-2), Jim Cooper (TN-5), and Kathleen Rice (NY-4), in introducing H.R. 4494, the Congressional Accountability and Hush Fund Elimination Act
Published: Friday, December 1st, 2017 @ 9:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 39 new appointments to various state boards and commissions
Published: Friday, December 1st, 2017 @ 8:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings announced today that Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar has been named acting Chancellor of Western Carolina University
Published: Thursday, November 30th, 2017 @ 4:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has co-sponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to ensure federal and state authorities comply with existing law and accurately report relevant criminal history
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 @ 7:55 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Disaster Recovery Centers will open this week to help Caldwell and Wilkes county residents who were affected by storms that struck in late October
Published: Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 @ 4:20 am
By: Governor's Office
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The state Division of Coastal Management recently awarded nearly $1.6 million to 14 local governments to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters for the 2017-18 fiscal year
Published: Friday, November 24th, 2017 @ 3:06 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced that financial assistance is available through the U.S. Small Business Administration for residents affected by storms that struck Watauga and surrounding counties last month
Published: Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 @ 11:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolinians with ideas about how to use $92 million from a court settlement to improve North Carolina's air quality are encouraged to share their ideas as the State of North Carolina develops its plan
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 @ 5:50 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) increasing access to apprenticeship-training programs for veterans was signed into law
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 @ 3:57 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross asking the administration to conduct a robust economic analysis to evaluate how any changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would affect changes to the nation's crop and livestock s
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 @ 11:23 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Hurricane Matthew survivors whose homes were damaged by the storm can apply for additional financial help starting later this month
Published: Monday, November 20th, 2017 @ 10:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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This week, legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) unanimously passed the Senate and will head to the President's desk to be signed into law
Published: Monday, November 20th, 2017 @ 8:01 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Devin Cristofer Bilodeau, age 21
Published: Monday, November 20th, 2017 @ 6:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Sim Augusta Flowe, age 87 years
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2017 @ 8:58 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed today Rural Health Day in North Carolina, noting that when the N.C. Office of Rural Health opened in 1973 it was the first state office in the nation created to focus on the health care needs of rural and underserved communities
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2017 @ 7:11 am
By: Governor's Office
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The United States expresses grave concern about the Cambodian government's dissolution of the country's main opposition party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), based on meritless and politicized allegations that it participated in a conspiracy to overthrow the government
Published: Saturday, November 18th, 2017 @ 3:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives debated H.R. 1 - legislation that would make sweeping changes to America's tax laws
Published: Friday, November 17th, 2017 @ 9:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today signed a state disaster declaration for the city of Eden and a separate letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration requesting an SBA disaster declaration for Ashe, Avery, Caldwell. Watauga and Wilkes counties
Published: Friday, November 17th, 2017 @ 5:21 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Robert Wilkie, Senator Thom Tillis' senior advisor, was confirmed by the unanimous consent of the Senate as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Published: Friday, November 17th, 2017 @ 12:07 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper challenged business and workforce development leaders to increase the number of work-based learning opportunities across the state, part of a broader initiative to help North Carolinians become more job-ready
Published: Thursday, November 16th, 2017 @ 5:32 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) chaired a Helsinki Commission hearing on Turkey's detention of U.S. citizens, including North Carolina native Andrew Brunson
Published: Thursday, November 16th, 2017 @ 4:42 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Cooper today announced his appointments to the Governor's Commission on Access to Sound, Basic Education
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 @ 8:22 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, and Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Fostering Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide commonsense regulatory relief for many innovative companies that are in scientific and medical research field
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 @ 6:37 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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North Carolina took a step today toward strengthening public safety and emergency preparedness by clearing the way for its first responders to join FirstNet, the first nationwide broadband network specifically built for public safety agencies
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 @ 4:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) introduced two amendments for consideration of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act aimed at making significant improvements to the bill
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 @ 3:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 @ 11:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, and other senators announced a bipartisan agreement on legislative proposals to improve our nation's financial regulatory framework and promote economic growth
Published: Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 @ 7:06 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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After widespread devastation from Hurricane Matthew, North Carolina is using experts to study the Cashie, Lumber, Neuse and Tar rivers to help prevent future flooding, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 @ 7:04 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today declared November 13-17, 2017 to be American Education Week in North Carolina
Published: Monday, November 13th, 2017 @ 3:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee released its tax reform proposal, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Published: Saturday, November 11th, 2017 @ 12:31 am
By: Thom Tillis
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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
Published: Friday, November 10th, 2017 @ 3:21 pm
By: Bill Cook
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Senate for unanimously confirming the nomination of Matthew Martin as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
Published: Friday, November 10th, 2017 @ 10:56 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper visited Walter M. Williams High School in Alamance County today to announce a $2 million grant to support college and career readiness programs in middle and high schools through Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Published: Thursday, November 9th, 2017 @ 6:37 pm
By: Governor's Office
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