RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Published: Thursday, September 7th, 2023 @ 7:17 am
By: Governor's Office
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Rep. Tricia Cotham, D-Mecklenburg, broke ranks with her party to support an amendment that could shift the balance of power on the N.C. State Board of Education.
Published: Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 @ 4:10 am
By: Carolina Journal
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When the State Board of Education added an audit report during a meeting April 30, state Superintendent Mark Johnson called the decision petty.
Published: Friday, May 8th, 2020 @ 5:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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It's beginning...
Published: Monday, February 17th, 2020 @ 9:06 am
By: LifeZette
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Governor Cooper has signed the following bills into law:
Published: Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 @ 12:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Big changes are coming to the Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education
Published: Friday, August 3rd, 2018 @ 6:50 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The relationship between the State Board of Education and State Superintendent Mark Johnson continues to be dysfunctional after the board objected to a provision in recent legislation
Published: Tuesday, July 17th, 2018 @ 9:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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They are four words among many in the state constitution. But their meaning could invalidate all laws passed in a 2016 special session of the General Assembly if a three-judge Superior Court panel decides they enshrine fundamental right predating the American Revolution
Published: Friday, March 2nd, 2018 @ 1:45 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The fate of the state's public education system is now in the hands of the North Carolina Supreme Court after justices heard two cases regarding the constitutional authority of the State Board of Education
Published: Thursday, February 8th, 2018 @ 8:39 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The state Supreme Court in early February will hear arguments in two lawsuits that may finally determine how much authority the constitution gives the State Board of Education
Published: Thursday, February 1st, 2018 @ 1:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The N.C. Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay in a lawsuit involving State Superintendent Mark Johnson and the State Board of Education
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 @ 12:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Judges on Thursday will hear a N.C. State Board of Education motion to extend a stay in the lawsuit between the board and Superintendent Mark Johnson
Published: Thursday, September 14th, 2017 @ 1:09 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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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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Some education items in the Senate budget will remain, House leaders say
Published: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 @ 5:49 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Conflict between the State Board of Education, the state superintendent of public instruction, and the General Assembly may not be resolved anytime soon
Published: Saturday, April 15th, 2017 @ 10:53 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The separation-of-powers battle between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led General Assembly won't end any time soon
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:47 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A three-judge panel heard arguments Friday over whether to grant a temporary injunction blocking Senate confirmation of Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet nominees
Published: Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 @ 7:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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An empty chair was pulled up to a scuffed table, upon which rested a tablet, a pencil, and a name card for "Larry Hall."
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2017 @ 7:16 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper has sent a letter to Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger urging him to reconsider the scheduling of confirmation hearings in light of pending litigation concerning the new law known as HB17 that was passed in December
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2017 @ 11:04 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Opening day of the 2017-18 General Assembly was filled with warm greetings, friendly exchanges, and promises of compromise. After a short break, lawmakers have returned to get down to the real work of the session
Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 @ 3:00 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Who Is (And Should Be) "In Charge" Of Education In NC?
Published: Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 @ 11:46 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina's public schools are in serious trouble, says the incoming superintendent, who expressed a sense of urgency in fixing the system
Published: Sunday, January 8th, 2017 @ 2:18 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Superior Court Judge Donald Stephens prevented parts of House Bill 17 from taking immediate effect, issuing a stay on Thursday afternoon
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 1:05 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, a member of the State Board of Education, opposes the lawsuit the board announced it will file challenging the constitutionality of House Bill 17, a measure passed in mid-December by the General Assembly reorganizing several aspects of state government
Published: Thursday, December 29th, 2016 @ 2:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The word "constitutional" does not function as a synonym for "good." Likewise, it's inappropriate to substitute "unconstitutional" for "bad."
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:34 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The State Board of Education on Tuesday convened a special meeting to discuss the constitutionality of House Bill 17, but members adjourned without saying what they talked about or revealing their next move, if they have one
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2016 @ 4:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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In a press release, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday evening he would sign House Bill 17, the measure reorganizing the executive branch and limiting the powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 7:00 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on House Bill 17
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 @ 2:24 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Gov. Pat McCrory has nearly 30 days to decide what to do with House Bill 17, which would remove some appointment powers from Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
Published: Monday, December 19th, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A move to rein in the appointment powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper moved swiftly through the GOP-controlled House on Thursday with almost no debate in committee before it reached the full House for approval.
Published: Sunday, December 18th, 2016 @ 7:15 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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One of the most far-reaching of the 21 bills filed by House members during the special legislative session that convened today is House Bill 17, sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman David Lewis
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2016 @ 4:55 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The glitz and glamour of movie and television production in North Carolina apparently is just too tempting for several North Carolina legislators to pass up. Unfortunately, they are willing to use your tax dollars to bribe more Hollywood big shots to come to the Tar Heel State.
Published: Saturday, April 18th, 2015 @ 9:30 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Earlier this month, the NC House introduced the "NC Competes Act," a bill that would expand the state's Job Development Investment Grant program (JDIG), and extend targeted tax breaks for datacenters and a major passenger airline. Yesterday, the Senate introduced two bills designed as an...
Published: Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 @ 12:59 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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