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Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Gov. Roy Cooper’s campaign to convince Republican legislators to flip their votes on an abortion bill.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses Gov. Roy Cooper’s campaign to convince Republican legislators to flip their votes on an abortion bill.
 
DeSantis now boasts endorsements from state legislators in a third early-nominating state as enthusiasm for our Great American Comeback continues to grow
Published: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 @ 12:38 pm By: ENC NOW
DeSantis now boasts endorsements from state legislators in a third early-nominating state as enthusiasm for our Great American Comeback continues to grow
 
57% of North Carolinians support legislation to prohibit abortions after the first trimester, with exceptions.
57% of North Carolinians support legislation to prohibit abortions after the first trimester, with exceptions.
 
The UNC Health doctor challenging North Carolina's laws regarding abortion pills does not oppose legislative leaders' involvement in her lawsuit.
The UNC Health doctor challenging North Carolina's laws regarding abortion pills does not oppose legislative leaders' involvement in her lawsuit.
 
North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained.
North Carolina legislators are planning a new push to legalize online sports betting in 2023. The Tar Heel state’s neighbors, Virginia and Tennessee, have already legalized online sports betting. In contrast, South Carolina and Georgia have refrained.
 
Indexing the standard deduction for inflation will help avoid a tax penalty on those whose real wages have actually decreased
Indexing the standard deduction for inflation will help avoid a tax penalty on those whose real wages have actually decreased
 
North Carolina Sen. Chuck Edwards, Republican candidate for the 14th Congressional District, announced today that the following state legislators have endorsed his campaign:
North Carolina Sen. Chuck Edwards, Republican candidate for the 14th Congressional District, announced today that the following state legislators have endorsed his campaign:
 
ADF attorneys represent House speaker, Senate president in lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood
ADF attorneys represent House speaker, Senate president in lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood
 
Arizona Republicans on Monday called for the decertification of their state's false election results.
Arizona Republicans on Monday called for the decertification of their state's false election results.
 
A Houston-based group that focuses on election integrity is throwing its support to N.C. legislators in a dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court.
A Houston-based group that focuses on election integrity is throwing its support to N.C. legislators in a dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
The Hometown Debate Series concluded Thursday, Oct. 17, in Henderson, as legislators and policy advocates debated the delivery of medical services.
The Hometown Debate Series concluded Thursday, Oct. 17, in Henderson, as legislators and policy advocates debated the delivery of medical services.
 
It’s been 49 days since Governor Roy Cooper shared a balanced budget compromise offer to Republican legislators.
It’s been 49 days since Governor Roy Cooper shared a balanced budget compromise offer to Republican legislators.
 
It has been 37 days since Governor Roy Cooper shared a balanced compromise budget offer with Republican legislators. And for 37 days, Republican leaders have continued in vain to override the Governor’s veto.
It has been 37 days since Governor Roy Cooper shared a balanced compromise budget offer with Republican legislators. And for 37 days, Republican leaders have continued in vain to override the Governor’s veto.
 
It’s been 22 days since Governor Cooper and Democratic legislators sent a compromise budget offer to Republican legislators. And for 22 days, Republican legislators have refused to make a counteroffer, instead doing anything possible to avoid negotiating.
It’s been 22 days since Governor Cooper and Democratic legislators sent a compromise budget offer to Republican legislators. And for 22 days, Republican legislators have refused to make a counteroffer, instead doing anything possible to avoid negotiating.
 
Twenty-one days. That’s how long it has been since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a compromise budget offer to Republican legislators.
Twenty-one days. That’s how long it has been since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a compromise budget offer to Republican legislators.
 
The NC General Assembly schedule will be accelerating next week. Chairmen are scheduling their Committee meetings. Legislators are working with the Bill Drafting Division to draft and file bills
The NC General Assembly schedule will be accelerating next week. Chairmen are scheduling their Committee meetings. Legislators are working with the Bill Drafting Division to draft and file bills
 
North Carolina has been a leader in enacting free-market reforms that are improving people's lives
North Carolina has been a leader in enacting free-market reforms that are improving people's lives
 
A bill to satisfy North Carolina's new constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for voters is too broad, allowing multiple forms of voter identification that could gum up the system and encourage voter fraud, some Republican legislators say
A bill to satisfy North Carolina's new constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for voters is too broad, allowing multiple forms of voter identification that could gum up the system and encourage voter fraud, some Republican legislators say
 
Today the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is holding a rally in Raleigh where the organization is having teachers meet to lobby legislators for higher salaries and more education funding
Today the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is holding a rally in Raleigh where the organization is having teachers meet to lobby legislators for higher salaries and more education funding
 
At last count, the number of school districts that have canceled school so teachers can attend a rally and lobby legislators for higher pay is seventeen. The total number of students impacted is over 600,000 or around 40 percent of public school students
At last count, the number of school districts that have canceled school so teachers can attend a rally and lobby legislators for higher pay is seventeen. The total number of students impacted is over 600,000 or around 40 percent of public school students
 
For years, NC legislators have been trying to insert taxpayer funding into the budget to make “healthy foods” available in small retailers in so-called food deserts
For years, NC legislators have been trying to insert taxpayer funding into the budget to make “healthy foods” available in small retailers in so-called food deserts
 
North Carolinians from every city and town should be applauding this list of individuals
North Carolinians from every city and town should be applauding this list of individuals
 
That’s what I’d tell NC Policy Watch crybabies who continue to assert the policies of Republican legislators don’t support public education
That’s what I’d tell NC Policy Watch crybabies who continue to assert the policies of Republican legislators don’t support public education
 
In The Peach State there is a concern that Lobbyists are “Influencing” our Legislators. “Influencing” was once called “bribing”.
In The Peach State there is a concern that Lobbyists are “Influencing” our Legislators. “Influencing” was once called “bribing”.
 
On Tuesday, it was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling ordering North Carolina legislators to redraw state legislative districts
On Tuesday, it was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling ordering North Carolina legislators to redraw state legislative districts
 
Regardless of one's opinion on HB 2, it cannot overshadow or remotely counteract what North Carolina has done legislatively over the last five years to become one of the most attractive places in the country to do business, invest, live, raise a family, and retire. Since Republicans took control...
Regardless of one's opinion on HB 2, it cannot overshadow or remotely counteract what North Carolina has done legislatively over the last five years to become one of the most attractive places in the country to do business, invest, live, raise a family, and retire. Since Republicans took control...
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
Published: Thursday, May 21st, 2015 @ 8:41 pm By: Chris Downey
Governor Pat McCrory signed into law HB 158, the Jim Fulghum Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act today. The governor signed the legislation at a ceremony attended by the late state representative's family, legislators and leaders from North Carolina's medical community.
 
Would it be okay if citizens were forced to vote for a candidate against their will? Of course not.So why do certain NC legislators think it okay to force citizens to financially support candidates against their will?
Would it be okay if citizens were forced to vote for a candidate against their will? Of course not.So why do certain NC legislators think it okay to force citizens to financially support candidates against their will?
 
Significantly lower gas prices at the pump the last several months have put more money in the pockets of NC motorists. But because of the adjustable portion of the state gas tax, lower gas prices would also mean less money to state government coffers. Apparently, some state legislators can't...
Significantly lower gas prices at the pump the last several months have put more money in the pockets of NC motorists. But because of the adjustable portion of the state gas tax, lower gas prices would also mean less money to state government coffers. Apparently, some state legislators can't...
 
Legislators will have two options this year to pursue election redistricting reform for North Carolina. Supporters of both options unveiled their plans during a Tuesday news conference in Raleigh.
Legislators will have two options this year to pursue election redistricting reform for North Carolina. Supporters of both options unveiled their plans during a Tuesday news conference in Raleigh.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that initial payments will be mailed to the victims of the Eugenics Board of North Carolina. The payments were made possible when Governor McCrory signed the budget bill that included funding championed by former Representative Larry Womble and other legislators.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that initial payments will be mailed to the victims of the Eugenics Board of North Carolina. The payments were made possible when Governor McCrory signed the budget bill that included funding championed by former Representative Larry Womble and other legislators.
 
Have recent education reform measures approved by the N.C. General Assembly discouraged college students in our state from entering the teaching profession? Some folks seem to think so. In this week's CommenTerry, I take a closer look at the issue.
Have recent education reform measures approved by the N.C. General Assembly discouraged college students in our state from entering the teaching profession? Some folks seem to think so. In this week's CommenTerry, I take a closer look at the issue.
 
A lot of dollars are riding on how many courses professors in the University of North Carolina system teach (or how many they are perceived to teach). Roughly half of the UNC budget consists of professors' salaries.
A lot of dollars are riding on how many courses professors in the University of North Carolina system teach (or how many they are perceived to teach). Roughly half of the UNC budget consists of professors' salaries.
 
Do you think your taxes are too high? Would like a tax break? Well, some NC legislators are happy to give you a big tax break – if you are a big Hollywood film studio.
Do you think your taxes are too high? Would like a tax break? Well, some NC legislators are happy to give you a big tax break – if you are a big Hollywood film studio.
 
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos held a late afternoon conference call with legislators to provide an update on NC FAST regarding the status of compliance with the USDA standards for Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps).
DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos held a late afternoon conference call with legislators to provide an update on NC FAST regarding the status of compliance with the USDA standards for Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps).
 
Haywood County commissioners and area municipal officials are hoping a proposed 50-percent increase in the region's occupancy tax will help them build capital projects and spur area tourism. But they face opposition from one of the region's legislators, and that could scotch the tax hike...
Haywood County commissioners and area municipal officials are hoping a proposed 50-percent increase in the region's occupancy tax will help them build capital projects and spur area tourism. But they face opposition from one of the region's legislators, and that could scotch the tax hike...
 
Lawmakers adopted a 2013-14 budget conference report authorizing $7.9 billion in General Fund spending on K-12 education, which is up 4.8 percent over the $7.5 billion budget enacted for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
Lawmakers adopted a 2013-14 budget conference report authorizing $7.9 billion in General Fund spending on K-12 education, which is up 4.8 percent over the $7.5 billion budget enacted for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
 
The other day Thomas Edsall of the New York Times reported that a terrible thing has happened. Since the Voting Rights Act passed, the number of Black state legislators has grown from fewer than 5 to 313 - but at the same time, Black political power has diminished.
The other day Thomas Edsall of the New York Times reported that a terrible thing has happened. Since the Voting Rights Act passed, the number of Black state legislators has grown from fewer than 5 to 313 - but at the same time, Black political power has diminished.
 
With more than 40 counties having already adopted budgets for 2013-14, the NCACC is urging legislators to adopt a tax reform plan that does not negatively impact county revenues.
With more than 40 counties having already adopted budgets for 2013-14, the NCACC is urging legislators to adopt a tax reform plan that does not negatively impact county revenues.
 
Bypassing statewide bond referendums has cost North Carolina taxpayers an estimated $261 million in extra interest payments on state debt since...
Bypassing statewide bond referendums has cost North Carolina taxpayers an estimated $261 million in extra interest payments on state debt since...
 

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