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North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
Published: Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 @ 11:35 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has allowed two bills, H.B. 40, Anti-Rioting, and S.B. 53, Hotel Safety, to become law without his signature.
Published: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 @ 1:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Thursday, the state Senate passed House Bill 40, Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, a bill that would increase penalties for damaging property while rioting.
Published: Saturday, April 1st, 2023 @ 8:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, House Bill 40, Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, was approved by the Senate Rules committee.
Published: Thursday, March 30th, 2023 @ 8:25 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper let the following bills become law without his signature:
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 4:45 am
By: Governor's Office
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Debate got testy Friday, April 27, as the Joint Select Committee on Judicial Reform and Redistricting discussed two House-passed bills awaiting action in the Senate
Published: Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 @ 9:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Republican-led N.C. House is scheduled to vote Thursday on overriding five vetoes from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper
Published: Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 @ 6:10 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 140, An Act to Apply Disclosure and Notification Requirements Related to Insurer Fee Schedules, Claims Submission, and Reimbursement Policies to Stand Alone Dental Insurance
Published: Saturday, July 29th, 2017 @ 7:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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House and Senate Republicans are stuck in a debate about oversight of the state's largest mental health provider and who will control mental health services for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians
Published: Thursday, July 13th, 2017 @ 1:39 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory vetoed House Bill 405 last week, citing his support for the intent behind the bill but inadequate protections for honest employees reporting illegal behavior as the reason for his veto. This week, support for maintaining the veto is gaining momentum.
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 @ 2:08 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on House Bill 405: This bill is intended to address a valid concern of our state's businesses-how to discourage those bad actors who seek employment with the intent to engage in corporate espionage or act as an undercover investigator. This...
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 @ 4:06 am
By: Chris Downey
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Politicians get used to being criticized in attack mailers. But it's hard to dismiss being attacked for something you've never officially taken a position on in the first place.
Published: Monday, May 4th, 2015 @ 7:00 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 140 into law today, which designates Saturday, April 18 as Lineman Appreciation Day in 2015. Next year and beyond, the day will be commemorated throughout the state on the second Monday of April.
Published: Thursday, April 16th, 2015 @ 10:45 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Moore County's Richard Morgan set the standard for hard-nosed vindictive political tactics during his tenure in the NC House. If a legislator dared to "cross" him, Morgan would personally seek out a primary challenger for said legislator.
Published: Sunday, December 8th, 2013 @ 10:01 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Governor Pat McCrory signed a major consumer protection bill into law today. House Bill 834 requires hospitals to provide public pricing information on 140 medical procedures and services. The new law also prevents hospitals, in certain situations, from putting
Published: Wednesday, August 21st, 2013 @ 2:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Supporters called it "a new concept" allowing North Carolina corporations to operate as for-profit entities with an environmental and public benefit mission.
Published: Thursday, May 9th, 2013 @ 11:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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