As the midpoint of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, victims of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence are still waiting to return home years later.
Published: Monday, November 6th, 2023 @ 7:59 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Monday, The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 579, “Prevent Harm to Children,” which increases penalties for presenting obscene materials to minors.
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 6:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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In 2010, when Democrat Charles Graham first ran for Robeson County’s state House District 47, he defeated Republican Brawleigh Graham by a more-than-comfortable 67% to 33% margin.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 2:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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It was a case of rinse and repeat for North Carolina lawmakers as they heard much of the same testimony from North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) officials on efforts to help those who lost homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
Published: Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 @ 8:46 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's first veto of the new legislative biennium by a vote of 30-19.
Published: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 @ 12:07 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 41, Guarantee Second Amend[ment] Freedom and Protections, including a pistol purchase permit repeal, Friday.
Published: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 @ 5:55 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, the North Carolina House approved a couple of 2nd Amendment protections and a safe storage initiative in the Judiciary 3 committee.
Published: Monday, April 3rd, 2023 @ 4:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Former Representative and state prosecutor Tom Murry, R-Wake, has announced he is running for North Carolina Attorney General. Murry, a former member of the N.C. House from Morrisville, said he would stand for law enforcement if he were to be elected.
Published: Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 @ 1:43 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Thursday, North Carolina Senate Republicans voted in favor of a bill with Second Amendment protections and a gun safety initiative.
Published: Monday, March 6th, 2023 @ 10:15 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, Sen. Danny Britt, R-Robeson, and Republican state senators held a press conference highlighting bills that will expand gun rights ahead of the bills being debated in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Published: Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 @ 4:49 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NCORR had gotten $778 million in federal dollars to help people hurt by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, yet some remain homeless.
Published: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 @ 5:01 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The new year means new laws for North Carolina. Here is a look at some of the laws that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
Published: Thursday, January 19th, 2023 @ 12:12 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina lawmakers heard once again on Wednesday from officials on hurricane-recovery efforts for those who lost their homes due to Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
Published: Sunday, January 8th, 2023 @ 2:14 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The state got $780 million for 2016's Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, yet some victims remain homeless.
Published: Saturday, September 24th, 2022 @ 10:51 am
By: Carolina Journal
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BIOPHIL Natural Fibers, a manufacturer of organic raw materials, will create 41 new jobs in Robeson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 @ 3:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Atlantic Building Components will invest $6 million in Fairmont
Published: Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 @ 8:54 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper signed three criminal justice reform bills into law today, House Bill 436: Support Law Enforcement Mental Health, House Bill 536: Law Enforcement Duty to Intervene and Senate Bill 300: Criminal Justice Reform.
Published: Friday, November 5th, 2021 @ 7:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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The state Senate has voted again, 27-15, to place new limits on the governor’s emergency powers. The Senate’s endorsement of the measure returns the issue to the state House.
Published: Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 @ 11:52 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Company will create 20 jobs and invest $5.5 million
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 12:59 pm
By: Governor's Office
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A bill temporarily shortening the length of time required for a driving learner’s permit was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper this week.
Published: Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 @ 1:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Slow permitting process, intentional slow-walking of approval could hurt one of North Carolina’s poorest counties.
Published: Saturday, May 29th, 2021 @ 2:12 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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N.C. senators are moving forward an omnibus criminal justice reform bill that would make a wide range of changes to state law in response to recent cases of rioting, violence against first responders, and accusations of police brutality.
Published: Thursday, May 13th, 2021 @ 11:46 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NC's disorganized and confusing criminal code creates havoc for some people encountering the system
Published: Monday, May 10th, 2021 @ 6:50 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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NCACC Weekly Update — April 23
Published: Monday, April 26th, 2021 @ 7:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Companion Legislation Would Increase Teacher Pay For Years 15-24
Published: Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 @ 9:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The 2020 election is over. Thankfully and finally.
Published: Monday, December 7th, 2020 @ 7:59 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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If Republican Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby’s 406 vote lead survives a recount and he makes history as North Carolina’s 30th Chief Justice he can thank a once Democratic stronghold that has gone red for providing his margin of victory.
Published: Monday, November 23rd, 2020 @ 11:19 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Gov. Roy Cooper wants people to think about reopening the economy as a light dimmer, not an on/off switch.
Published: Monday, April 20th, 2020 @ 8:44 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Two state senators are asking Gov. Roy Cooper to respond to Raleigh police’s decision to end Tuesday’s protest from the Reopen NC group.
Published: Monday, April 20th, 2020 @ 2:48 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Wake County government, under pressure from gun-rights groups, gun owners, and worried residents, has amended a stay-at-home order making it clear gun shops will be allowed to operate in the county.
Published: Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 @ 12:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined leaders at the N.C. General Assembly to discuss the state administration’s slow pace of federal assistance to the victims of Hurricane Matthew.
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 @ 2:42 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined leaders at the N.C. General Assembly to discuss the state administration’s slow pace of federal assistance to the victims of Hurricane Matthew
Published: Friday, August 30th, 2019 @ 4:27 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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As N.C. legislators prepare to consider overriding Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of their 2019-21 budget deal, Republican senators are drawing attention to funding priorities threatened by the veto.
Published: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 @ 5:14 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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