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North Carolina is ready for the next potential hurricane even as the state continues efforts to recover from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper said today during a national hurricane briefing with President Donald Trump and other federal officials
Published: Friday, August 4th, 2017 @ 5:25 pm
By: Governor's Office
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This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of senators to call on Acting Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Thomas Kane and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to review and explain their plans to follow recommendations from the Department of Justice
Published: Friday, August 4th, 2017 @ 4:21 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Vice Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, joined Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) to co-introduce the Building America's Trust Act
Published: Friday, August 4th, 2017 @ 12:14 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Special Counsel Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation that supports the integrity of independent investigations by allowing judicial review if a special counsel is removed
Published: Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 @ 10:28 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is pushing to reduce the burden of federal regulations on Eastern North Carolina's agricultural producers
Published: Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 @ 4:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed a new District Court Judge in Durham County
Published: Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 @ 12:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order reinstating the Statewide Independent Living Council. Gov. Cooper also appointed 25 new members to the Council
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 @ 3:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the confirmation of Christopher Wray to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 @ 10:22 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Cooper voted today to send the Draft Interim Report of the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis to President Trump
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 @ 8:39 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law Senate Bill 445, a law that reduces the wait time for criminal record expungement for first-time, non-violent offenders
Published: Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 @ 2:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper returned four bills to the North Carolina General Assembly without signature
Published: Monday, July 31st, 2017 @ 7:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today urged authorities to work quickly to restore power to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands following the major outage that occurred there yesterday afternoon
Published: Monday, July 31st, 2017 @ 6:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Due to a transmission cable that was damaged early Thursday morning near the Bonner Bridge - Hatteras Island in Dare County and Ocracoke Island in Hyde County are experiencing a major power outage
Published: Monday, July 31st, 2017 @ 12:43 am
By: Bill Cook
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Governor Roy Cooper has signed a State of Emergency declaration and waived weight and hours of service restrictions due to a major power outage on Hatteras Island in Dare County and Ocracoke Island in Hyde County
Published: Sunday, July 30th, 2017 @ 5:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 140, An Act to Apply Disclosure and Notification Requirements Related to Insurer Fee Schedules, Claims Submission, and Reimbursement Policies to Stand Alone Dental Insurance
Published: Saturday, July 29th, 2017 @ 7:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As a member of the President’s Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction and Opioid Crisis, Governor Cooper today submitted comprehensive recommendations for the Commission’s preliminary report and encouraged a coordinated approach in tackling the opioid crisis
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2017 @ 9:25 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper today signed House Bill 589, a substantial portion of which is necessary and comprehensive energy legislation that secures a booming North Carolina solar energy industry that leads the nation
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2017 @ 1:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on Health Care Reform vote
Published: Friday, July 28th, 2017 @ 12:40 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his strong support for veterans and military families of Eastern North Carolina by voting for legislation to greatly expand GI bill benefits
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2017 @ 1:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced ten more appointments and elections to North Carolina commissions and boards, including the North Carolina State Commission for Public Health, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, and the Coastal Resources Commission
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2017 @ 1:48 pm
By: Governor's Office
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In recognition of the crucial role played by whistleblowers in shining a light on fraud, waste and abuse in the federal government
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2017 @ 1:45 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Governor Cooper signed into law House Bill 128, a law that makes it illegal to fly a drone over or near prisons and jails, where drones can be used to deliver contraband like drugs, weapons and cell phones to inmates
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2017 @ 9:27 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law Senate Bill 55, to help protect students from unsafe drivers and give parents and teachers added peace of mind when sending children to the school bus
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 @ 3:06 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the motion to proceed, beginning a debate on legislation to repeal Obamacare and reform America's health care system
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 @ 11:15 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 @ 9:45 am
By: Governor's Office
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Last week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) accepted FreedomWorks' Freedom Fighter Award after being ranked one of the most conservative members of Congress
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 @ 1:35 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Reaffirming that all North Carolina children have the right to a sound basic education, Governor Roy Cooper today announced a new commission of experts to improve North Carolina public schools and identify the resources they need to succeed
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 @ 9:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 @ 4:45 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law House Bill 486, House Bill 487, and House Bill 120, which help reward members of the North Carolina National Guard and their families for their service
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 @ 12:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, joined Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and his Republican colleagues to file a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval
Published: Friday, July 21st, 2017 @ 4:16 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law
Published: Friday, July 21st, 2017 @ 2:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Senator Tillis urges Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta clear the path for implementation of 401(k) auto portability that would make it easier for Americans to save for their future
Published: Friday, July 21st, 2017 @ 2:13 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Ford Porter, Governor Cooper's spokesman, released the following statement on legislative Republicans' decision to drop their lawsuit preventing Medicaid expansion
Published: Friday, July 21st, 2017 @ 11:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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Tonight, the White House announced that Robert Wilkie, senior advisor to Senator Thom Tillis, has been nominated to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Published: Friday, July 21st, 2017 @ 7:21 am
By: Thom Tillis
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