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Governor Pat McCrory announces his veto and why he is rejecting House Bill 1069
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement about the deaths of three Camp Lejeune Marines who were killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement about the deaths of three Camp Lejeune Marines who were killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.
 
Governor Pat McCrory joined the governors of Maryland, Mississippi, Oregon and Virginia today in a bipartisan call for federal support of E-Learning opportunities.
Governor Pat McCrory joined the governors of Maryland, Mississippi, Oregon and Virginia today in a bipartisan call for federal support of E-Learning opportunities.
 
Potable water served by the Beaufort County Northside Water System (NC PWS ID # 04-07-035) in District I has been restored to full capacity.
Potable water served by the Beaufort County Northside Water System (NC PWS ID # 04-07-035) in District I has been restored to full capacity.
 
Supporters of private school vouchers rallied Tuesday outside the Legislative Building urging lawmakers to lift the cap on the number of students eligible to receive the vouchers in the coming school year.
Supporters of private school vouchers rallied Tuesday outside the Legislative Building urging lawmakers to lift the cap on the number of students eligible to receive the vouchers in the coming school year.
 
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement following the signing of Senate Bill 574.
 
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of a provision to rein in the government's unlawful spying on U.S. citizens.
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of a provision to rein in the government's unlawful spying on U.S. citizens.
 
The N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions is realigning its services to better meet the needs of North Carolina job seekers and businesses following reductions in the Division’s federal and state funding.
The N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions is realigning its services to better meet the needs of North Carolina job seekers and businesses following reductions in the Division’s federal and state funding.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed four bills today.
 
A special meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers in order to present the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget.
A special meeting of the Washington City Council will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers in order to present the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget.
 
On June 11, several experts and agencies testified to the House Committee about the impacts of the Clean Water Act
 
Governor Pat McCrory met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials today to request funding for North Carolina’s initiative to provide Wi-Fi access to every K – 12 classroom in the state.
Governor Pat McCrory met with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials today to request funding for North Carolina’s initiative to provide Wi-Fi access to every K – 12 classroom in the state.
 
The State Employees Association of North Carolina could receive significant monetary awards if it prevailed in a whistleblower complaint against those investing the state pension fund's money.
The State Employees Association of North Carolina could receive significant monetary awards if it prevailed in a whistleblower complaint against those investing the state pension fund's money.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the North Carolina House passed a budget amendment to expand the definition of dealer in the Animal Welfare Section to include commercial dogs breeders who have 10 or more female dogs.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the North Carolina House passed a budget amendment to expand the definition of dealer in the Animal Welfare Section to include commercial dogs breeders who have 10 or more female dogs.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed June 14-22, 2014 as "Week for the Animals" in North Carolina.
 
State House leaders Tuesday unveiled their $21.1 billion General Fund spending plan, including teacher pay increases averaging 5 percent, 25 new positions to enforce coal ash pond cleanup, and a transfer of the State Bureau of Investigation from the Department of Justice to the Department of Public
State House leaders Tuesday unveiled their $21.1 billion General Fund spending plan, including teacher pay increases averaging 5 percent, 25 new positions to enforce coal ash pond cleanup, and a transfer of the State Bureau of Investigation from the Department of Justice to the Department of Public
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling on three federal agencies to disclose their taxpayer-funded luxury travel expenses.
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is calling on three federal agencies to disclose their taxpayer-funded luxury travel expenses.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment to include the Historic Rehabilitation Investment Program in the House budget.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment to include the Historic Rehabilitation Investment Program in the House budget.
 
The House released its initial budget proposal Tuesday, with appropriations subcommittees meeting for several hours to review and amend the proposed committee substitute by subject area.
The House released its initial budget proposal Tuesday, with appropriations subcommittees meeting for several hours to review and amend the proposed committee substitute by subject area.
 
Governor Pat McCrory applauded the decision by the U.S. Marines Corps to keep the Second Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters at Camp Lejeune.
Governor Pat McCrory applauded the decision by the U.S. Marines Corps to keep the Second Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters at Camp Lejeune.
 
The following video clips cover the entire Chocowinity Town Board public hearing and the subsequent board action on the proposed zoning ordinance change to allow a jail as a special use in the Chocowinity Industrial Park.
The following video clips cover the entire Chocowinity Town Board public hearing and the subsequent board action on the proposed zoning ordinance change to allow a jail as a special use in the Chocowinity Industrial Park.
 
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 230 into law yesterday, which provides a clearer measurement on how North Carolina’s schools are performing.
Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 230 into law yesterday, which provides a clearer measurement on how North Carolina’s schools are performing.
 
I want to alert everybody to a subtle, but noteworthy change to the weather forecast for this afternoon.
I want to alert everybody to a subtle, but noteworthy change to the weather forecast for this afternoon.
 
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill cosponsored by Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) that would increase the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) accountability to the VA Inspector General (IG).
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill cosponsored by Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) that would increase the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) accountability to the VA Inspector General (IG).
 
As of today, the newest version of the NC Budget contains language to delete ferry tolls on all ferries!
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
With more than 400,000 people expected to attend the U.S. Open in Pinehurst over the next two weeks, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is playing a significant role in assuring the health and well-being of visitors.
With more than 400,000 people expected to attend the U.S. Open in Pinehurst over the next two weeks, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is playing a significant role in assuring the health and well-being of visitors.
 
An impatient Gov. Pat McCrory used his bully pulpit and a wall of white coats Wednesday to push for immediate legislative action on his administration's stalled proposal to run the state's Medicaid program using an Accountable Care Organization system operated by doctors and hospitals...
An impatient Gov. Pat McCrory used his bully pulpit and a wall of white coats Wednesday to push for immediate legislative action on his administration's stalled proposal to run the state's Medicaid program using an Accountable Care Organization system operated by doctors and hospitals...
 
are County developer Ray Hollowell told Carolina Journal that he and developer Rick Watson signed a promotion agreement in March 2008 with Dolly Parton's sister, Cassie Parton King, and Cassie's husband, Scott King, to push development at South Mountain in Burke County. The marketing...
are County developer Ray Hollowell told Carolina Journal that he and developer Rick Watson signed a promotion agreement in March 2008 with Dolly Parton's sister, Cassie Parton King, and Cassie's husband, Scott King, to push development at South Mountain in Burke County. The marketing...
 
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the June 9, 2014 City Council meeting.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the June 9, 2014 City Council meeting.
 
It began with restricting the number of people allowed to be in the meeting room to the number usually allowed, in spite of the fact that many more showed up to listen and/or speak than has been true in recent memory.
It began with restricting the number of people allowed to be in the meeting room to the number usually allowed, in spite of the fact that many more showed up to listen and/or speak than has been true in recent memory.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D. hosted members of the North Carolina medical provider community at the executive mansion this afternoon to make plans for the state's $13 billion Medicaid system.
Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D. hosted members of the North Carolina medical provider community at the executive mansion this afternoon to make plans for the state's $13 billion Medicaid system.
 
Since Vidant Health announced the closure of Pungo Hospital in September, 2013, Belhaven residents have been struggling with the uncertainty of future access to healthcare.
Since Vidant Health announced the closure of Pungo Hospital in September, 2013, Belhaven residents have been struggling with the uncertainty of future access to healthcare.
 
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