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By a vote of 5 to 2, the Beaufort County Commissioners passed a resolution to request that the North Carolina General Assembly decline any requests from the State Board of elections to change the process of Absentee Voting.
Published: Thursday, January 13th, 2022 @ 1:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the Senate version of the state budget, which cuts taxes, controls the growth of government spending, bolsters the state's savings, and dramatically increases teacher pay.
Published: Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Commerce's N.C. Competes for Jobs tour will bring senior Commerce officials to regions across the state for a series of economic development sessions.
Published: Monday, April 4th, 2016 @ 3:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for a special session to pass a new Congressional map to comply with a federal trial court's order.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2016 @ 7:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Earlier in the month, Cook communicated his strong opposition to Herring and urged the Virginia Attorney General to reverse his decision.
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 2:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina has long faced challenges with aging infrastructure - and with a rapidly growing population, our state's needs are also rapidly growing.
Published: Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 @ 5:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senate Bill 374 (Modify For-Hire License Logbook Requirement) sponsored by Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) recently came back to the Senate from the House for concurrence.
Published: Friday, August 7th, 2015 @ 1:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, Senate Bill 192 (Citations/Sheriffs Accept Faxes) legislation that I'm sponsoring unanimously passed in the House Judiciary IV Committee.
Published: Thursday, July 23rd, 2015 @ 3:43 am
By: Bill Cook
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A settlement agreement has been finalized today, Monday, June 15, 2015, which will allow the North Carolina Department of Transportation to replace the aging Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over the Oregon Inlet with a new parallel bridge.
Published: Tuesday, June 16th, 2015 @ 3:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday, legislation urging all coastal community colleges to offer courses on commercial fishing and aquaculture was signed into law.
Published: Sunday, June 14th, 2015 @ 6:57 pm
By: Bill Cook
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The office of Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released on Monday, June 08, 2015, a letter that he along with twenty two other State Senators signed pleading for assistance from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation with stabilizing Oregon Inlet.
Published: Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 @ 12:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It was an honor and a privilege last week to welcome members of our armed forces - including men and women from North Carolina's National Guard - to the General Assembly as a part of our Military Appreciation Day.
Published: Sunday, June 7th, 2015 @ 1:13 pm
By: Bill Cook
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A little more than two years ago, North Carolina had an albatross strangling our economy.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2015 @ 11:13 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senate Bill 374 (Modify For-Hire License Logbook Requirement) a bill that I crafted passed unanimously in the Senate and the bill has been sent to the House. In this legislation, the for-hire coastal recreation fishing licenses are altered to a voluntary requirement.
Published: Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 @ 3:22 pm
By: Bill Cook
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As the state tax filing deadline passed this week, the vast majority of North Carolinians will keep more of their own tax dollars due to policy decisions made by the Republican General Assembly during the past two legislative bienniums.
Published: Sunday, April 26th, 2015 @ 10:43 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Last week, Senate Bill 90 (Required Number of Operating Brake Lights), legislation that I'm sponsoring unanimously passed on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, April 02, 2015.
Published: Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 @ 2:33 am
By: Bill Cook
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I presented Senate Bill - SB 788, to the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
Published: Saturday, July 19th, 2014 @ 1:07 pm
By: Bill Cook
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At this time, the budget is still under discussion at the North Carolina General Assembly. The Senate offered a compromise to the House of $171 million to be earmarked toward their top priorities of Medicaid and teacher assistants.
Published: Sunday, July 13th, 2014 @ 12:40 pm
By: Bill Cook
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I thought we beat the issue of tolling ferries in Eastern North Carolina about a year ago. At that time there were meetings, newspaper articles, threats of political doom, and a lot of dancing by politicians.
Published: Thursday, February 20th, 2014 @ 1:52 am
By: Hood Richardson
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I just wanted to write a quick note and thank you for your help in protecting county revenues during the General Assembly's tax reform effort. You have helped us achieve one of our top goals for this Legislative session.
Published: Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Members of the Northside FFA Chapter participated in the inaugural FFA Day at the State Capital conducted by the North Carolina FFA Association on February 12, 2013.
Published: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 @ 11:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Freshman Representative Paul Tine (D) offered amendments on two controversial bills over the past two weeks.
Published: Monday, February 18th, 2013 @ 12:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Please join us tonight for what may be the most important election of our collective lifetimes.
Published: Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 @ 12:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2 o'clock PM Representative Bill Cook will hold a Press Conference to announce his decision regarding whether he will run for the NC House or the NC Senate next term.
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2012 @ 7:07 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Rep. Bill Cook (R-Beaufort/Pitt), currently serving his first term in the North Carolina House of Representatives, recently gained recognition by two leading state and national conservative organizations for his service in the NC House.
Published: Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 @ 9:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
Published: Monday, April 18th, 2011 @ 11:00 am
By: BCN
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Director of the Beaufort County Board of Elections spoke to the Beaufort County Republican Men's Club to give her bipartisan presentation of North Carolina's new election laws.
Published: Sunday, January 17th, 2010 @ 11:58 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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