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This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives debated final passage of H.R. 1 - legislation that will make sweeping changes to America's tax laws
Published: Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 @ 6:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Chinese tire manufacturing company Triangle Tyre (Triangle) has selected Edgecombe County, North Carolina as the location for its first manufacturing facility in the United States, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 @ 5:53 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement about the Reuters journalists who were arrested in Burma on Tuesday
Published: Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 @ 2:54 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina will join the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative, focused on investing taxpayer dollars wisely in programs and policies that are proven to work
Published: Monday, December 18th, 2017 @ 2:34 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Department of the Army's recent announcement that the second of six Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) will be activated at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in January 2018
Published: Sunday, December 17th, 2017 @ 6:40 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined Representatives Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Mark Takano (CA-41) and reintroduced the bipartisan Military and Veterans Education Protection Act
Published: Saturday, December 16th, 2017 @ 5:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, the Senate voted to take us one step closer to historic tax reform that will lead to bigger paychecks for hardworking Americans, and will make our nation more competitive at the global level
Published: Saturday, December 16th, 2017 @ 4:56 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Last month, the N.C. Dept. Commerce released the county tier designations for 2018
Published: Friday, December 15th, 2017 @ 1:50 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced 53 new appointments to various state boards and commissions, including the NC Works Commission, the Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee, and the Global Transpark Authority
Published: Thursday, December 14th, 2017 @ 5:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Congressmen Walter B. Jones (R-NC), Pete Sessions (R-TX), and Ken Buck (R-CO) are applauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following last month’s announcement that two of its facilities will partner with local providers to offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as a treatment option
Published: Thursday, December 14th, 2017 @ 3:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) will create 428 jobs over three years in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today, as the company locates a warehouse facility in Edgecombe County and plans an expansion of manufacturing operations in Durham
Published: Thursday, December 14th, 2017 @ 8:57 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that Kim Canady Barnes will serve as his next State Director and Luke Blanchat will serve as his Deputy State Director
Published: Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 @ 2:40 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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The open enrollment period for health insurance plans for 2018 closes on December 15, 2017
Published: Saturday, December 9th, 2017 @ 2:53 am
By: Governor's Office
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State emergency and transportation officials are closely monitoring weather and road conditions, and are ready to respond if needed as North Carolina receives the season's first blast of winter weather, Governor Roy Cooper said Friday
Published: Friday, December 8th, 2017 @ 6:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his defense of 2nd Amendment rights and voted for H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017
Published: Thursday, December 7th, 2017 @ 3:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after President Trump declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
Published: Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 @ 7:26 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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The Third Congressional District Republican Executive Committee has unanimously asked Senator Thom Tillis to oppose amnesty for a group of illegal aliens, and specifically to oppose an amnesty bill that Tillis himself co-sponsored.
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 @ 10:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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To help promote a strong workforce to make sure North Carolina is prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper has declared December 4-10, 2017, Computer Science Education Week
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 @ 2:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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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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Early this morning the Senate voted to pass the GOP tax plan. NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes responded below
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 @ 1:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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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