It has been over eight months since Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the General Assembly’s biennium state budget.
Published: Monday, March 16th, 2020 @ 12:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Difference Between Current Continuation Spending Plan and Cooper’s Own Budget Proposal Are Not LargeContrary to what many on Jones street – or breathless capital news reporters – would have you believe, there really is very little difference between Gov. Cooper’s FY 2019-20 budget proposal and the “unofficial” spending plan currently being executed.
Published: Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 @ 12:03 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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The N&O this weekend published an editorial declaring that North Carolina’s corporate income tax cuts are “not working.”
Published: Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 @ 4:31 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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After 1,717 bills, nine vetoes and 186 new laws with the prospect of even more over the next few days, the legislature finally adjourned and ended one of the longest legislative sessions in recent history.
Published: Monday, November 18th, 2019 @ 8:11 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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The John Locke Foundation is approaching its 30th anniversary, and the Republican majority in the General Assembly is halfway through its fifth session.
Published: Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 @ 10:16 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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July 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the North Carolina Department of Administration’s (NC DOA) Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses’ (HUB) Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program and kicks off a celebration of several key milestones for minority- and women-owned businesses
Published: Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 @ 10:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement today unveiled the 2019 Status of Women in North Carolina: Health and Wellness Report at UNC Wilmington.
Published: Thursday, June 27th, 2019 @ 3:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper today announced the completion of the 2019 Status of Women in North Carolina: Health and Wellness Report, released by the NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement.
Published: Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 @ 4:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 21, in honor of US Army Private First Class William "Hoover" Jones
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 12:59 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state buildings, facilities and grounds to be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 to honor the victims of the Virginia Beach, Virginia tragedy on May 31, 2019.
Published: Monday, June 3rd, 2019 @ 4:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As a sign of respect for the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 27 until 12 noon in honor of Memorial Day.
Published: Sunday, May 26th, 2019 @ 10:20 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 8:42 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 20, in honor of Staff Sgt. Jacob A. Hess
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 3:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Wednesday, May 8 in honor of UNC Charlotte students.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 12:28 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Friday, May 10 in honor of Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon
Published: Thursday, May 16th, 2019 @ 9:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, and through sunset on Friday, May 3, to honor the victims of Tuesday's tragedy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Published: Monday, May 6th, 2019 @ 6:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger laid out contrasting visions for North Carolina state government
Published: Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 @ 12:19 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to former Representative John David Dingell, Jr. of Michigan. Rep. Dingell, Jr. is the longest serving member of Congress in our nation's history.
Published: Saturday, February 9th, 2019 @ 1:29 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged President Trump and members of Congress to end the federal government shutdown
Published: Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 @ 7:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, North Carolina's Congressional delegation received Governor Cooper's disaster funding request as it continues its work to secure additional Hurricane Florence recovery funding from congressional appropriators to assist in rebuilding efforts in areas affected by the storm
Published: Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 @ 9:25 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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The assessment in question was the 2017 version of the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) - commonly referred to as the nation's report card
Published: Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 @ 11:00 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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After hearing what is apparently taking place in our General Assembly we have to ask why we even need 170 members in the General Assembly
Published: Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 @ 12:02 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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For better and for worse, imperfect human beings fill government roles and make government decisions.
Published: Monday, May 28th, 2018 @ 4:22 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On many different occasions, I have argued that, from an economics perspective, North Carolina should abolish its tax on capital gains
Published: Monday, May 21st, 2018 @ 11:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Over the past two weeks, government budget agencies have delivered two key reports to North Carolina taxpayers. One should infuriate them. The other should please them
Published: Monday, April 23rd, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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North Carolina state government's reserves are in the best condition they've seen this century
Published: Saturday, January 27th, 2018 @ 3:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Cooper has declared October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in North Carolina to bring awareness to the impact cybersecurity threats and breaches have on the security of citizens and the state
Published: Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 @ 7:24 pm
By: Governor's Office
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UNC system president Margaret Spellings announced Thursday that four recent UNC system graduates will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2017-18 academic year
Published: Monday, July 31st, 2017 @ 6:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A healthy skepticism tends to come in handy. That's especially true when it comes to gauging the merits of a new government program
Published: Thursday, January 12th, 2017 @ 8:04 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The on-going modernization and efficiency initiatives in North Carolina state government, spearheaded by Governor Pat McCrory, are getting recognition beyond the bounds of North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 @ 9:52 pm
By: Russell Allen
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The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) is the winner of two prestigious awards from the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE)
Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2016 @ 7:46 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory has signed the $22.3 billion state budget which includes salary increases for North Carolina state government employees, effective July 1, 2016
Published: Saturday, July 16th, 2016 @ 12:40 am
By: Christopher Maye
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A new leader is taking charge of The Health and Safety Leadership Team today.
Published: Sunday, June 19th, 2016 @ 5:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The 2016 Wellness & Safety Expo connected thousands of state employees and retirees with community resources that promote a safe and healthy lifestyle.
Published: Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 @ 11:29 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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