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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley and NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary LtGen Walter Gaskin toured the Creative Academy Early Learning Center in Goldsboro to highlight the (MCCYN)-PLUS
Published: Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 @ 11:21 pm
By: Governor's Office
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House Bill 370, No Veteran Left Behind Act, on Tuesday, April 13, cleared the House Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Published: Friday, April 16th, 2021 @ 9:53 am
By: Carolina Journal
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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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Governor Roy Cooper has named retired Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin to lead the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Published: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 @ 10:33 pm
By: Governor's Office
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On Monday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) approved recommendations from the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to fire 30 corrections cadets and staffers over a photo wherein the Nazi salute was given by all participating members.
Published: Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 @ 10:48 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Today, Governor Cooper's office and Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Larry Hall responded to the legislature's decision not to provide funding for the Eastern Carolina Veterans' Cemetery
Published: Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 @ 4:04 pm
By: Governor's Office
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More than 100,000 military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have signed up for the Department of Veterans Affairs burn pit exposure registry
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 @ 3:07 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced appointments to various state commissions and boards, including the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission and the North Carolina State Museum Natural Sciences Advisory Commission
Published: Monday, May 22nd, 2017 @ 1:49 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies.
Published: Thursday, May 4th, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Gov. Roy Cooper's pick to head North Carolina’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, former state Rep. Larry Hall, received unanimous approval last week from the Senate committee tasked to confirm him
Published: Tuesday, March 7th, 2017 @ 1:35 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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After weeks of ducking constitutionally mandated Senate confirmation hearings, a contrite Larry Hall appeared under subpoena before the Commerce and Insurance Committee on Thursday, answered questions at length, and was approved unanimously for recommendation to the full Senate for confirmation as s
Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2017 @ 4:18 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A government body can't block the media from reporting on one of its public meetings because its leader doesn't like the coverage he thinks it will get.
Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2017 @ 12:06 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Media law experts believe the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission violated the spirit — if not the letter — of state laws requiring the conduct of public meetings in a transparent manner
Published: Saturday, February 18th, 2017 @ 9:25 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The chairman of the N.C. Military Affairs Commission refused to allow a presentation at an open committee meeting Tuesday because a Carolina Journal reporter was in attendance
Published: Thursday, February 9th, 2017 @ 7:32 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper named Secretaries to head two additional cabinet departments today as he works to move North Carolina forward
Published: Friday, January 13th, 2017 @ 10:31 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after Senate Democrats once again filibustered the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs-Zika Appropriations Bill, which would provide $1.1 billion to combat the Zika virus and support efforts to develop a vaccine
Published: Thursday, September 8th, 2016 @ 11:17 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Pat McCrory's Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs presented a check for $330,000 to the Montford Point Marine Association to fund the completion of a memorial to the nation's first black Marines who served at Montford Point at Camp Lejeune
Published: Monday, August 1st, 2016 @ 11:47 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory was joined by veterans, active duty military members and legislators at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs today as he signed legislation to support veterans in North Carolina
Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2016 @ 10:51 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The number of homeless veterans in North Carolina has reached a record low according to a new report by Governor Pat McCrory's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Published: Friday, June 24th, 2016 @ 8:56 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has received the American Logistics Association's (ALA) Distinguished Service Award for his commitment to improving the quality of life for active duty and retired military, veterans, and their families
Published: Saturday, June 4th, 2016 @ 9:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As part of Governor Pat McCrory's efforts to connect veterans, active duty military and their families to jobs in the state, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs released the 2016 NC4VETS Resource Guide
Published: Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 @ 9:52 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs General Cornell Wilson today welcomed James Prosser, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), as the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Affairs
Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2016 @ 1:01 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans and the North Carolina Military Affairs Commission have unveiled the state's new Strategic Plan for Supporting and Enhancing North Carolina Military Missions and Installations. The Strategic Plan builds on Governor Pat McCrory's...
Published: Thursday, April 21st, 2016 @ 8:14 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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With major military installations such as Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune, observers might expect North Carolina to have a larger-than-average share of military veterans living in the state.
Published: Friday, January 8th, 2016 @ 9:16 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 1:56 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, the Senate unanimously passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, 93-0. Included in the bill was the "Wounded Warrior Employment Improvement Act of 2015," which was originally introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) in late September
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 3:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory joined nearly 200 veterans and service members at the Seaboard Building on Salisbury Street today to celebrate the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the newly created Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:43 am
By: McCrory Communications
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During a ceremony at the State Capitol, Military Affairs Advisor Cornell Wilson presented a proclamation on behalf of Governor Pat McCrory proclaiming September 12, 2015 as Tunnel to Towers Day in North Carolina. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation seeks to support first responders and veterans and...
Published: Thursday, September 10th, 2015 @ 9:20 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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For the last 90 years, North Carolina has been providing support and assistance to veterans and their families. In response to World War I, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) as part of the Commission of Labor in 1925. After the Second...
Published: Saturday, April 25th, 2015 @ 12:43 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Yesterday, Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced the House Committee chairmanships and assignments for Representative Michael Speciale (R- Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico).
Published: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 @ 5:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A veteran government relations and policy professional is joining Governor Pat McCrory's staff.
Published: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 @ 8:56 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory's military affairs advisor, General Cornell A. Wilson Jr., a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps, was recently appointed to the U.S. Veterans Administration's Advisory Committee for Minority Veterans. The Committee consists of veterans who represent...
Published: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 12:04 am
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory met with the Military Affairs Commission today to hear from members and local officials about the status of the state's military installations, the Reserves and the National Guard. The governor also addressed the group, reminding them of his commitment to supporting and...
Published: Thursday, September 18th, 2014 @ 7:34 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory announced Cornell A. Wilson Jr. as his newly appointed military affairs advisor today. General Wilson is a retired Major General of the United States Marine Corps.
Published: Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 @ 5:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina First Lady Ann McCrory celebrated Family Day with more than 70 students and parents for lunch at Elm City Elementary in Wilson today.
Published: Monday, September 23rd, 2013 @ 9:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Office of Governor McCrory announced the following appointments to the newly formed North Carolina Military Affairs Commission.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 @ 2:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory signed 23 bills today
Published: Sunday, July 7th, 2013 @ 1:11 pm
By: Chris Downey
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