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North Carolina is a recipient of more than $31 million to address the opioid crisis through the 21st Century Cures Act, State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants
Published: Friday, May 19th, 2017 @ 5:02 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after former FBI Director Robert Mueller was appointed to serve as special counsel
Published: Friday, May 19th, 2017 @ 4:29 am
By: Thom Tillis
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New data released today shows the sobering local impact of the opioid crisis on North Carolina families
Published: Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 @ 10:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Cooper responded to the Supreme Court's decision not to reinstate the voting restrictions law overturned in federal court last year
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2017 @ 11:34 pm
By: Governor's Office
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U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Angus King (I-ME) and Congressmen Andy Harris (R-MD-01) and Bill Keating (D-MA-09) have led a bipartisan, bicameral group of 87 Members of Congress in sending a letter to the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Labor urging them to take immediate action
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2017 @ 2:14 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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The North Carolina Senate passed a $22.9 billion balanced budget Friday, May 12, 2017
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2017 @ 10:39 am
By: Bill Cook
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Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of State for all records provided by them to Senator Benjamin Cardin's office related to alleged Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election
Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2017 @ 4:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate Floor about the Senate's recent success in repealing 14 burdensome regulations under the Congressional Review Act
Published: Thursday, May 11th, 2017 @ 6:41 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Given today's media reports on the $6 million in federal funds appropriated to North Carolina to assist with Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts, I thought it would be helpful to also provide figures on the federal dollars that have already been allocated to North Carolina to assist Hurricane Matthew
Published: Thursday, May 11th, 2017 @ 10:44 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Cooper today expressed his disappointment in the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership after they failed to fulfill North Carolina's funding request for Hurricane Matthew recovery
Published: Thursday, May 11th, 2017 @ 2:50 am
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 the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 @ 6:58 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Today, Spokesman for Governor Cooper, Ford Porter, responded to Senate Republicans' proposed budget
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 @ 6:34 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded the Senate's confirmation of Dr. Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force
Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 @ 3:03 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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This week, Governor Roy Cooper presented Medallion Awards for Volunteer Service to honorees at the State Capitol in Raleigh
Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 @ 11:58 am
By: Governor's Office
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After proclaiming May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week, Governor Cooper is calling on the legislature to support his budget’s funding for school support personnel
Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 @ 9:45 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 10 as State Employee Appreciation Day, and the week of May 7 - 13, 2017 as State Employee Recognition Week
Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 @ 2:39 am
By: Governor's Office
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Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 @ 2:28 am
By: Bill Cook
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In his budget proposal, Common Ground Solutions for North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper proposed adding $15 million to the Smart Start program, a public private partnership focused on early childhood health and education.
Published: Monday, May 8th, 2017 @ 8:35 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper’s Common Ground Solutions budget included $20 million to improve internet access and service to households and businesses in underserved areas of North Carolina.
Published: Monday, May 8th, 2017 @ 1:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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In his budget proposal, Common Ground Solutions for North Carolina, Governor Cooper proposed giving teachers a direct annual stipend of $150 to offset out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies.
Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2017 @ 9:40 am
By: Governor's Office
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With many communities still recovering from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to get ready for another hurricane season.
Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2017 @ 9:10 am
By: Governor's Office
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Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017, a massive $1.16 trillion spending bill for the federal government.
Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2017 @ 8:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed House Bill 467 and signed into law Senate Bill 131.
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 3:06 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Last week Governor Cooper and Attorney General Stein withdrew North Carolina from litigation challenging government overreach on farmers.
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 3:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of 15 senators, including Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), in urging President Trump to prioritize advocacy for democracy and respect for human rights in the administration’s foreign policy agenda.
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 1:21 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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While floodwaters are beginning to recede in Goldsboro, Tarboro and Greenville, conditions in Kinston will continue to worsen through tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned this morning
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 7:23 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper issued the following statement on the health care bill passed today in Washington by House Republicans.
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 2:34 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today the US House of Representatives voted to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2017 @ 2:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the FY17 Omnibus Appropriations bill.
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2017 @ 3:36 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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In his budget proposal, Common Ground Solutions for North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper proposed creating the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help middle class families afford high-quality child care.
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2017 @ 3:24 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the sudden passing of veteran journalist Mark Binker
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2017 @ 8:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) thanked the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) for their unanimous vote to extend antidumping orders on shrimp from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam for five years.
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2017 @ 8:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced three appointments to the Education Commission of the States
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2017 @ 12:53 am
By: Governor's Office
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This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, co-sponsored The Veterans Overmedication Prevention Act
Published: Thursday, May 4th, 2017 @ 11:58 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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