Members of the General Assembly introduced COVID-19 related relief packages this week as a new legislative session begins.
Published: Friday, May 1st, 2020 @ 1:00 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The second-ranking Republican in the N.C. Senate will not run for re-election next year.
Published: Monday, December 2nd, 2019 @ 12:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The N.C. House on Thursday, July 11, after years of contentious debate and myriad failed efforts, were finally able to pass a bill, in an 86-28 vote, that would align craft distilleries more closely with rules governing wine and craft beer.
Published: Sunday, July 14th, 2019 @ 7:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Last week the Senate passed a budget that maintains the responsible budget growth that has defined Republican fiscal policies since 2011 and prioritizes tax relief, state employees who haven't received equitable treatment in previous years, and health care reform.
Published: Monday, June 3rd, 2019 @ 5:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Earlier this week, the Senate passed a joint resolution imploring Congress to ratify President Trump's United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Published: Sunday, May 19th, 2019 @ 2:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A pair of alcohol-related bills sailed through the N.C. House on Tuesday, April 16, without debate.
Published: Monday, May 6th, 2019 @ 6:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to repeal House Bill 2
Published: Friday, March 31st, 2017 @ 8:53 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Yesterday Democrats filed a bill in both the House and Senate to repeal HB2.
Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2017 @ 11:56 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Tonight, President Trump fulfilled one of his biggest campaign promises to the American people by selecting Neil Gorsuch, a mainstream conservative to serve on the United States Supreme Court.
Published: Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 @ 11:35 pm
By: Russell Allen
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The federal government has just released another set of economic statistics - and they again show North Carolina has one of the fastest-growing economies in the United States
Published: Saturday, November 19th, 2016 @ 12:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The National Rifle Association (NRA) recently announced their endorsement supporting my re-election campaign to the North Carolina State Senate for District 1.
Published: Friday, October 21st, 2016 @ 2:02 am
By: Bill Cook
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This week saw Senator Burr make several campaign stops in different parts of the state, laying out his vision for the future of North Carolina and what it will take to get there.
Published: Sunday, October 16th, 2016 @ 9:54 pm
By: Russell Allen
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North Carolinians elected Richard Burr to fight for their interests in Washington, a task he has taken seriously.
Published: Sunday, October 16th, 2016 @ 3:44 am
By: Russell Allen
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Senator Burr has consistently supported efforts to strengthen and improve the Violence Against Women Act, to close loopholes in the sex offender registry, improve access to health care, and ensure equal pay in the work place.
Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2016 @ 6:35 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Senator Burr Talked About His Accomplishments In The U.S. Senate And Lessons From His Father.
Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2016 @ 10:59 am
By: Russell Allen
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One day after Deborah Ross said she was being a good lobbyist when she fought against the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry, WBTV released a detailed fact check that ruled Ross did in fact oppose the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry.
Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2016 @ 10:45 am
By: Russell Allen
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The Burr campaign released the following statement regarding Senator Burr's victorious debate tonight in Durham...
Published: Saturday, October 15th, 2016 @ 9:35 am
By: Russell Allen
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In an interview this week with WGHP, Senator Burr laid out the clear difference between him and Deborah Ross when it comes to Obamacare.
Published: Friday, October 7th, 2016 @ 1:48 pm
By: Russell Allen
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The current legislative session has been hailed in most quarters as a success, yet much remains to be done
Published: Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 @ 9:13 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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This week, the Burr campaign continued to roll out important leadership teams that are committed to helping Senator Burr win this fall.
Published: Monday, September 19th, 2016 @ 5:30 pm
By: Russell Allen
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The number of uncontested seats in the N.C. General Assembly has risen 41 percent since 2010, and the dearth of competition gives Democrats an initial boost in state House races in the Nov. 8 general election, while Republicans have a leg up in the Senate.
Published: Sunday, September 11th, 2016 @ 8:46 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Even though N.C. legislators left Raleigh on July 1, much earlier than in recent memory, the General Assembly had enough time to enact positive policy reforms
Published: Friday, July 29th, 2016 @ 12:05 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A legislative session that was widely seen as successful came to a close late July 1 after legislators gave final approval to the centerpiece of every Short Session
Published: Saturday, July 9th, 2016 @ 8:01 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the final bipartisan state budget compromise with the House of Representatives and Governor Pat McCrory
Published: Friday, July 1st, 2016 @ 8:44 am
By: Bill Cook
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the Senate version of the state budget, which cuts taxes, controls the growth of government spending, bolsters the state's savings, and dramatically increases teacher pay.
Published: Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 3:03 am
By: Bill Cook
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The North Carolina Department of Commerce's N.C. Competes for Jobs tour will bring senior Commerce officials to regions across the state for a series of economic development sessions.
Published: Monday, April 4th, 2016 @ 3:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement in response to Attorney General Roy Cooper's refusal to defend North Carolin
Published: Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 @ 9:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Former Democrat NC House Speaker Joe Mavretic: Repeal of Charlotte Bathroom Ordinance "Good Move," Senate Democrats "Did Not Have The Courage To Stand And Vote"
Published: Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 @ 3:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for a special session to pass a new Congressional map to comply with a federal trial court's order.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2016 @ 7:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Earlier in the month, Cook communicated his strong opposition to Herring and urged the Virginia Attorney General to reverse his decision.
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 2:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The state Senate's big kahuna went in front of the biggest, most-prominent Common Core-loving, spend-more-and-more-and-more money crowd and told them a few things I am SURE they didn't want to hear.
Published: Sunday, January 10th, 2016 @ 11:37 am
By: Brant Clifton
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The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Wednesday, December 09, 2015 the interim committees that Cook will serve on before returning to Raleigh for the short legislative session.
Published: Friday, January 8th, 2016 @ 11:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 that five key projects in Senate District 1 will be completed sooner as a result of major transportation funding reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2015.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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