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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) supported passage of the bipartisan Farm Bill, which included an amendment co-sponsored by Senator Tillis supporting rural economic development. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 86-11
Published: Friday, June 29th, 2018 @ 11:33 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation that would create a center of excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better understand the health
Published: Thursday, June 28th, 2018 @ 10:08 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Beaufort County native, Republican, current Hyde County Magistrate Judge and former Assistant District Attorney Sarah Homes filed Tuesday June 26, 2018 for District Court Judge in the Second Judicial District
Published: Thursday, June 28th, 2018 @ 9:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined Chairman Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-MT) to introduce the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018
Published: Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 @ 5:38 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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On Monday, Governor Cooper took action on 39 bills that were passed by the General Assembly and brought to his desk for approval
Published: Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 @ 9:32 pm
By: Governor's Office
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"I'm disappointed Governor Cooper has decided to support big-money out-of-state lawyers instead of our North Carolina farmers."
Published: Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 @ 9:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angus King (I-ME) was signed into law
Published: Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 @ 1:09 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool sought by his administration to help expedite critical highway projects
Published: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 @ 6:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, a group of senators led by Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced the Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act
Published: Thursday, June 21st, 2018 @ 10:39 am
By: Thom Tillis
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On Friday, Governor Cooper took action on four bills that were passed by the General Assembly and brought to his desk for approval
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 10:10 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Monday on behalf of a church against the city of Monroe, North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 10:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper today announced $1.5 million in grant awards to 12 community partners to implement projects that combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
Published: Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 @ 9:00 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Cooper today proclaimed June 14 to be the birthday of the U.S. Army in North Carolina, 243 years after the Second Continental Congress established the Army
Published: Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 @ 12:10 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Published: Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 @ 11:53 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Cooper needs to sign the NC Farm Bill now. It is abundantly clear that the North Carolina farming community is under attack from out-of-state organizations who are using the tactic of repeated lawsuits against farmers to drive them out of business
Published: Monday, June 18th, 2018 @ 5:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was thrilled to announce a $147 million grant awarded to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for improvements to U.S. 70 (future I-42) and I-95 in the eastern part of the state - the largest infrastructure project in North Carolina
Published: Monday, June 18th, 2018 @ 5:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper today joined a coalition of Atlantic Coast governors from Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Virginia to urge Congress to oppose the Enhancing State Management of Federal Lands and Waters Act
Published: Monday, June 18th, 2018 @ 5:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Last week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appellate court decision that allowed illegal aliens released from criminal incarceration to avoid detention during their removal process
Published: Monday, June 18th, 2018 @ 10:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina Republicans have officially made endorsements in the 2018 statewide judicial races
Published: Saturday, June 16th, 2018 @ 1:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Cooper, released the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of SB 758, the Build NC Bond Act
Published: Friday, June 15th, 2018 @ 10:42 pm
By: Governor's Office
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We will have Warren Smith to speak on the budget that was passed this week. Conservative commissioner candidates, Stan Deatherage and Tandy Dunn will speak.
Published: Thursday, June 14th, 2018 @ 2:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced he will be making 32 executive nominations and appointments to 14 different boards, councils, and commissions including the North Carolina Board of Transportation, the NCWorks Commission and the Environmental Management Commission
Published: Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 @ 11:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following comment after the legislature voted to override the Governor's veto and pass a special interest budget that prohibited public input and amendment from other representatives
Published: Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 @ 1:47 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) took to the Senate floor to speak on North Carolina native Andrew Brunson, who has been wrongfully imprisoned by the Turkish Government since October 7, 2016
Published: Sunday, June 10th, 2018 @ 8:49 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) met with award-winning cat advocate and Animal Planet expert "The Kitten Lady" Hannah Shaw-a former North Carolina resident-and representatives from the White Coat Waste Project, a nonpartisan watchdog group working to end wasteful spending...
Published: Sunday, June 10th, 2018 @ 11:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This month, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) secured language which encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and use advancements in prostheses, most notably, hydraulic technology
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2018 @ 6:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, attended the signing ceremony of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act
Published: Thursday, June 7th, 2018 @ 11:47 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) applauded Raleigh being selected as one of five finalists to host the U.S. Army's new Futures Command, an organizational effort to consolidate the personnel that looks at the future threats the Army faces and what technology is needed to counter those threats
Published: Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 @ 1:08 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Cleanup and damage assessments are beginning in North Carolina's western counties, but hazards remain due to high water levels and saturated ground
Published: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 6:53 pm
By: Governor's Office
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While rains from Alberto are tapering off across western North Carolina, emergency officials are keeping a close watch on river and lake levels as the threat of flooding, landslides and mudslides remains significant
Published: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 2:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the Department of Interior informed Congress that Swain County will receive the remaining $35.2 million owed to them from the North Shore Road settlement this year
Published: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 @ 7:45 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Senate passed a $23.9 billion balanced budget adjustment with bipartisan support yesterday, Thursday, May 31, 2018
Published: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 @ 7:43 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following comment after the legislature passed a budget without any amendments being allowed from members. The Governor will be reviewing the budget in the coming days
Published: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 @ 12:10 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper will declare a State of Emergency for western North Carolina after heavy rains overnight prompted mudslides in multiple communities, closed portions of I-40 east of Asheville and triggered evacuations of Old Fort and a community near Lake Tahoma in McDowell County
Published: Friday, June 1st, 2018 @ 3:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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