Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery will meet Tuesday, January 23 at 10 a.m.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 8:09 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Twelve North Carolina Democrats walked off the House floor yesterday in opposition to a bipartisan resolution supporting Israel and condemning the heinous attacks by Hamas.
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 @ 11:33 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Invites Key Members of Gov. Cooper’s Staff to Testify
Published: Thursday, November 16th, 2023 @ 10:25 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 5:46 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-Mecklenburg) released the following statement following the N.C. General Assembly's successful override of Governor Cooper's veto of SB 20, the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act:
Published: Friday, June 9th, 2023 @ 11:27 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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A bill to restrict foreign adversaries from purchasing N.C. agricultural land and property surrounding military bases passed the House unanimously today.
Published: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 @ 4:18 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Federal, state and local officials from North Carolina today offered praise and admiration for Rep. Tricia Cotham's decision to join the House Republican Caucus.
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 2:09 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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By a vote of 111-2, the N.C. House approved a bill today to re-evaluate four-year college degree requirements for state jobs.
Published: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 @ 8:47 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Raleigh, NC – Today, state House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed the N.C. Farmland and Military Protection Act, House Bill 463, to prohibit China, Russia, Iran and other foreign adversaries and state-controlled entities from purchasing agricultural land
Published: Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 @ 5:46 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Raleigh, NC – The NC House Republican Caucus today unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) as their House Majority Leader for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
Published: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 @ 12:41 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) to serve as Co-Chair of the newly formed Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery under the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.
Published: Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 @ 8:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Raleigh, NC – This week, state House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed HB 1001, Uniformed Civil Service Act, to provide employment protections for members of the North Carolina Civil Air Patrol
Published: Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 @ 12:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina lawmakers included a new $100 million fund in the state budget to increase teacher pay supplements in low-wealth counties that are unable to match higher salaries in wealthier counties.
Published: Thursday, December 9th, 2021 @ 1:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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With his state of emergency declaration now surpassing 600 days, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 264, the Emergency Powers Accountability Act, which seeks to strengthen and clarify current emergency management laws to restore checks and balances over the governor’s executive powers.
Published: Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 @ 10:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the state House voted 77-42 to approve the Kickoff College Sports Act to allow full capacity attendance at outdoor college stadiums.
Published: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 @ 8:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Bipartisan bill seeks to help clean up roadways and prevent littering
Published: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 @ 12:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the NC House voted 112-1 to pass House Bill 334 — Temporarily Align PPP Treatment to Federal Treatment
Published: Monday, April 26th, 2021 @ 8:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Wounded Veterans Honored by Lawmakers Before Passage
Published: Monday, April 26th, 2021 @ 1:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Date Chosen in Honor of Union County's SGT Michael Verardo
Published: Saturday, April 24th, 2021 @ 6:41 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, sixty-five North Carolina House Republicans sent Governor Roy Cooper a letter opposing the creation of a “vaccine passport” or any other form of government-required identifications to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Published: Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 @ 7:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Business Owners Rally Support for Bill Before Bipartisan Passage
Published: Friday, April 16th, 2021 @ 2:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the NC House Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee gave unanimous approval to the No Veteran Left Behind Act (HB 370)
Published: Thursday, April 15th, 2021 @ 8:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Legislation Will Help Students Who Have Fallen Behind Due to Remote Learning
Published: Monday, April 5th, 2021 @ 7:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the House Finance Committee gave a favorable report to bipartisan legislation (House Bill 83) that will eliminate the state income tax on military retirement pay.
Published: Sunday, April 4th, 2021 @ 11:45 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Lawmakers Argue No One Person Should Have Unilateral Authority to Shut Down State for Indefinite Time — Regardless of Party
Published: Sunday, April 4th, 2021 @ 10:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The bill is also sponsored by Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland), Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow) and Rep. Charlie Miller (R-Brunswick).
Published: Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 @ 3:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Date Chosen in Honor of Union County's SGT Michael Verardo
Published: Thursday, March 18th, 2021 @ 3:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Legislation Called a “Game-Changer” for NC Families
Published: Thursday, March 18th, 2021 @ 12:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Bill Comes on One-Year Anniversary of Gov. Cooper’s Statewide Emergency Order
Published: Friday, March 12th, 2021 @ 5:40 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A confidential settlement will release 3,500 violent offenders early, set a cap on the state prison population, and let taxpayers fund mediation fees
Published: Thursday, March 11th, 2021 @ 9:33 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the state House approved House Bill 128 to increase the number of spectators allowed to attend North Carolina school sporting events and graduation ceremonies.
Published: Monday, March 8th, 2021 @ 10:07 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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State House lawmakers from two of the state's largest school districts are calling on Governor Roy Cooper to stop delaying and sign Senate Bill 37, which ensures every family in North Carolina has access to in-person learning in K-12 public schools if they so choose.
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 @ 10:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) on Tuesday introduced the Highway Cleanup Act (HB 100) to help address the growing litter problem across the state.
Published: Thursday, February 18th, 2021 @ 12:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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State Representatives John Szoka (R-Cumberland), John Bell (R-Wayne), John Bradford (R-Mecklenburg) and Diane Wheatley (R-Cumberland) filed House Bill
Published: Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 @ 10:31 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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