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We reported earlier about a pretty harsh memo from the Administrative Office of The Courts explaining that court officials have two choices regarding gay marriages: perform them, or quit.
We reported earlier about a pretty harsh memo from the Administrative Office of The Courts explaining that court officials have two choices regarding gay marriages: perform them, or quit.
 
As we go to press, polls are showing incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan with a slender lead over her Republican challenger, House Speaker Thom Tillis. And Hagan received a minor bump after Labor Day, no doubt as the result of a host of ads from Hagan and allied groups on education funding...
As we go to press, polls are showing incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan with a slender lead over her Republican challenger, House Speaker Thom Tillis. And Hagan received a minor bump after Labor Day, no doubt as the result of a host of ads from Hagan and allied groups on education funding...
 
Exhausted legislators finally saw the closing gavel and heard the fat lady sing the "sine die," followed quickly by the Hallelujah chorus striking up the perennial tune, "There has to be a better way to run a state."
Published: Monday, August 25th, 2014 @ 6:29 pm By: Tom Campbell
Exhausted legislators finally saw the closing gavel and heard the fat lady sing the "sine die," followed quickly by the Hallelujah chorus striking up the perennial tune, "There has to be a better way to run a state."
 
Following the ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Thomas D. Schroeder today that allowed North Carolina’s popular Voter ID law to go forward as planned, Bob Stephens, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor McCrory, issued the following statement.
Following the ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Thomas D. Schroeder today that allowed North Carolina’s popular Voter ID law to go forward as planned, Bob Stephens, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor McCrory, issued the following statement.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today which provides increased health care options for those needing medical care at their own homes.
Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation today which provides increased health care options for those needing medical care at their own homes.
 
Soon, the North Carolina General Assembly will vote on a history-making budget agreement which provides the largest teacher pay raise in North Carolina history and creates the North Carolina Education Endowment.
Soon, the North Carolina General Assembly will vote on a history-making budget agreement which provides the largest teacher pay raise in North Carolina history and creates the North Carolina Education Endowment.
 
In budget reconciliation talks, the Senate has backed away from their insistence on dropping teacher tenure in exchange for pay raises.
Published: Monday, July 14th, 2014 @ 2:20 pm By: Brant Clifton
In budget reconciliation talks, the Senate has backed away from their insistence on dropping teacher tenure in exchange for pay raises.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis and Gov. Pat McCrory had a big media event yesterday. They were touting the idea of separating education from the rest of the budget and passing the education part FIRST.
Published: Sunday, June 29th, 2014 @ 3:16 pm By: Brant Clifton
House Speaker Thom Tillis and Gov. Pat McCrory had a big media event yesterday. They were touting the idea of separating education from the rest of the budget and passing the education part FIRST.
 
Election watchers suggest that, including outlays from candidates, political parties, and independent expenditure groups, more than $75 million could be spent in this year's U.S. Senate campaign featuring Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican House Speaker Thom Tillis.
Election watchers suggest that, including outlays from candidates, political parties, and independent expenditure groups, more than $75 million could be spent in this year's U.S. Senate campaign featuring Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican House Speaker Thom Tillis.
 
A committee is quietly working away on a draft of the North Carolina Republican Party's 2014 platform.
Published: Sunday, April 13th, 2014 @ 11:59 pm By: Brant Clifton
A committee is quietly working away on a draft of the North Carolina Republican Party's 2014 platform.
 
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
Published: Tuesday, March 11th, 2014 @ 6:17 pm By: Brant Clifton
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
 
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced today his support for a plan unveiled by Gov. Pat McCrory, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced today his support for a plan unveiled by Gov. Pat McCrory, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast.
 
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
 
The 2013 North Carolina state legislative session was a memorable one. The passage of historic and long-overdue reforms to state taxes, election laws and education made headlines throughout the year.
The 2013 North Carolina state legislative session was a memorable one. The passage of historic and long-overdue reforms to state taxes, election laws and education made headlines throughout the year.
 
Ever since Robin Hayes’ name popped up in connection with Charlotte pastor Mark Harris’ US Senate campaign, we’ve been a little suspicious
Ever since Robin Hayes’ name popped up in connection with Charlotte pastor Mark Harris’ US Senate campaign, we’ve been a little suspicious
 
State House Speaker Thom Tillis has been tooting his own horn about his fundraising prowess. ONE MILLION DOLLARS, his campaign web site trumpets. What he downplays is that about one-quarter of that came out of his own pockets.
State House Speaker Thom Tillis has been tooting his own horn about his fundraising prowess. ONE MILLION DOLLARS, his campaign web site trumpets. What he downplays is that about one-quarter of that came out of his own pockets.
 
Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) announced his endorsement of Dr. Greg Brannon for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) announced his endorsement of Dr. Greg Brannon for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed comprehensive tax reform into law today.
Governor Pat McCrory signed comprehensive tax reform into law today.
 
The mainstream media has been regaling us all day with stories about the $20.6 BILLION budget deal reached by the GOP majority in the North Carolina General Assembly. Yay! We've got a budget!
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 @ 4:14 am By: Brant Clifton
The mainstream media has been regaling us all day with stories about the $20.6 BILLION budget deal reached by the GOP majority in the North Carolina General Assembly. Yay! We've got a budget!
 
Pundits, partisans and politicos have offered their views on the tax plan passed this week, ranging from praise to please.
Published: Thursday, July 18th, 2013 @ 10:34 pm By: Tom Campbell
Pundits, partisans and politicos have offered their views on the tax plan passed this week, ranging from praise to please.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) announced late this afternoon they have reached a historic agreement on tax reform.
Published: Monday, July 15th, 2013 @ 9:27 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Governor Pat McCrory, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) announced late this afternoon they have reached a historic agreement on tax reform.
 
Tax reform moved a step closer to the finish line Tuesday as the Republican-led state Senate gave its tentative approval to its modified plan by a 32-15 margin. While it's not clear whether Republican Gov. Pat McCrory backs the proposal, the GOP leader in the House says his...
Tax reform moved a step closer to the finish line Tuesday as the Republican-led state Senate gave its tentative approval to its modified plan by a 32-15 margin. While it's not clear whether Republican Gov. Pat McCrory backs the proposal, the GOP leader in the House says his...
 
The NCGOP has the governor AND the lieutenant governor. Yet, the legislature won't have a budget agreement in place by July 1 - the start of the fiscal year.
The NCGOP has the governor AND the lieutenant governor. Yet, the legislature won't have a budget agreement in place by July 1 - the start of the fiscal year.
 
In an interview, Tillis said the two chambers need to breach a "philosophical" divide - one that may take days, if not longer, to reconcile.
In an interview, Tillis said the two chambers need to breach a "philosophical" divide - one that may take days, if not longer, to reconcile.
 
This was supposed to be a great weekend for Thom Tillis. He's presiding over the state House at a historic time for the NCGOP. The state GOP convention was in his neck of the woods.
Published: Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 @ 8:55 am By: Brant Clifton
This was supposed to be a great weekend for Thom Tillis. He's presiding over the state House at a historic time for the NCGOP. The state GOP convention was in his neck of the woods.
 
Stephen Laroque has really taken us on a roller coaster ride during his time in Raleigh.
Published: Saturday, June 8th, 2013 @ 8:46 am By: Brant Clifton
Stephen Laroque has really taken us on a roller coaster ride during his time in Raleigh.
 
A spokesman for House Speaker Thom Tillis said Wednesday that Republican caucus members have come to an agreement on tax reform and will move forward...
A spokesman for House Speaker Thom Tillis said Wednesday that Republican caucus members have come to an agreement on tax reform and will move forward...
 
There's a new video out floating around that raises some serious questions about the strength of the voter ID bill that recently passed the GOP-controlled state House.
Published: Friday, June 7th, 2013 @ 12:21 pm By: Brant Clifton
There's a new video out floating around that raises some serious questions about the strength of the voter ID bill that recently passed the GOP-controlled state House.
 
What's this about Republicans trying to raise taxes, ah, make that tolls?
What's this about Republicans trying to raise taxes, ah, make that tolls?
 
Recently, I've been subjected to some insinuations that my Christianity and my conservatism are in question because I dare to raise questions about the leadership of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Published: Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 @ 5:29 pm By: Brant Clifton
Recently, I've been subjected to some insinuations that my Christianity and my conservatism are in question because I dare to raise questions about the leadership of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and House Speaker Thom Tillis got together today to help the partisan Democrats who run the city of Raleigh shove a knife in the backs of the legislative majority that voted to block the highly-questionable deal.
Published: Sunday, May 26th, 2013 @ 10:42 am By: Brant Clifton
Governor Pat McCrory and House Speaker Thom Tillis got together today to help the partisan Democrats who run the city of Raleigh shove a knife in the backs of the legislative majority that voted to block the highly-questionable deal.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis is under siege. We have been reporting here that we continue to pick up rumors on Jones Street and from Administration operatives that there is a broad and deep resentment growing against Tillis' high-handed method of operating.
House Speaker Thom Tillis is under siege. We have been reporting here that we continue to pick up rumors on Jones Street and from Administration operatives that there is a broad and deep resentment growing against Tillis' high-handed method of operating.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis joined forces today in pursuit of Medicaid reform.
Published: Sunday, May 19th, 2013 @ 9:27 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Governor Pat McCrory, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis joined forces today in pursuit of Medicaid reform.
 
The dictation pool in the McClatchy newsroom has regurgitated a press release talking about a new "House Republican group".
The dictation pool in the McClatchy newsroom has regurgitated a press release talking about a new "House Republican group".
 
The Charlotte area is riding high in our fair state capital these days. The governor is a former mayor of The Queen City.
The Charlotte area is riding high in our fair state capital these days. The governor is a former mayor of The Queen City.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory's budget director distanced the Republican chief executive from a proposal to eliminate income taxes in North Carolina and expressed his own "great concerns" with the concept being floated by leading GOP lawmakers.
Gov. Pat McCrory's budget director distanced the Republican chief executive from a proposal to eliminate income taxes in North Carolina and expressed his own "great concerns" with the concept being floated by leading GOP lawmakers.
 
One election is but just over and yet the buzz has already started over the 2014 senatorial elections. That is true simply because so much is at stake.
One election is but just over and yet the buzz has already started over the 2014 senatorial elections. That is true simply because so much is at stake.
 
Thom Tillis, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives attended a fund raiser for NC Senate candidate Bill Cook at the Bank Restaurant on Main Street in Washington on Monday October 8.
Thom Tillis, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives attended a fund raiser for NC Senate candidate Bill Cook at the Bank Restaurant on Main Street in Washington on Monday October 8.
 
When statistics came out in early August that North Carolina high school graduation rates had topped 80 percent for the first time in memory, politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to claim credit and point fingers.
When statistics came out in early August that North Carolina high school graduation rates had topped 80 percent for the first time in memory, politicians from both sides of the aisle were quick to claim credit and point fingers.
 
Some lobbyists recently received an email from the reelection campaign of House Speaker Thom Tillis asking for money. State law prohibits lawmakers from soliciting lobbyists for campaign contributions.
Some lobbyists recently received an email from the reelection campaign of House Speaker Thom Tillis asking for money. State law prohibits lawmakers from soliciting lobbyists for campaign contributions.
 
Don't look now, but North Carolina seems to have survived a significant reduction in the duration of the state's legislative sessions.
Don't look now, but North Carolina seems to have survived a significant reduction in the duration of the state's legislative sessions.
 

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