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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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Today Anita Earls, the Democrat "Nullifier in Chief, announced her candidacy for the North Carolina Supreme Court. In a blatant anti-democratic effort, last year Earls tried to get the US Supreme Court to cancel the 2016 election results
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 @ 6:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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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Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to introduce bipartisan legislation to help families locate missing loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, autism and related conditions
Published: Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 @ 4:44 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Jones is a Democrat and a patriot. His priorities include education, healthcare, the environment, equality and fair wages.
Published: Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 @ 2:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today encouraged North Carolinians who do not have health insurance coverage to enroll for 2018 through the Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 @ 4:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As part of Military Family Appreciation Month and leading up to the Veterans Day holiday, Governor Roy Cooper declared November 6-10, 2017 Employ a Veteran Week in North Carolina
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 @ 4:09 am
By: Governor's Office
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Cooper Announces State Distribution of 40,000 Doses of Life-Saving Naloxone to Fight Opioid EpidemicNorth Carolina is making nearly 40,000 more units of life-saving medication available to help fight the opioid epidemic, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 @ 1:58 am
By: Governor's Office
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Last week, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, President Trump appointed Len McBride to lead the North Carolina Farm Service Agency (NC FSA) and Bob Chandler, Jr. to lead the North Carolina Rural Development office
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2017 @ 3:18 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Ashleigh Parker Dunston as a Wake County District Court Judge. She replaces Judge Jacqueline Brewer, who retired in August from the 10th Judicial District in Wake County
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2017 @ 2:19 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 25 to create jobs and expand economic opportunity for historically underutilized businesses in North Carolina
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2017 @ 9:58 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The town of Fair Bluff will receive $1.85 million to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew and improve the town's water supply, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2017 @ 5:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper, a member of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, shared the following comment after the Commission voted unanimously to submit their final report to the President
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2017 @ 1:53 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for advancing the nomination of Matthew Martin as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina this week
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 @ 9:24 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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As new allegations surface that call into question the character, honesty, and competence of Mitch Colvin, Democratic candidate for Fayetteville mayor, NCGOP Chairman Robin Hayes is now calling on Governor Cooper to rescind his ill-considered endorsement of this troubled candidate
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 @ 7:22 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement today on the passing of Pasquotank maintenance mechanic Geoffrey Howe
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 @ 7:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is moving to help Eastern North Carolina fishermen who could be hurt by legislation pending before Congress
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 @ 3:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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