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The North Carolina House unanimously passed the “Dominique Moody Safety Act,” advancing a child-welfare reform package named for the six-year-old girl whose death exposed repeated failures by Mecklenburg County social services officials to act on reports of abuse and neglect.
Published: Thursday, June 18th, 2026 @ 2:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A North Carolina House committee has postponed this week's planned hearing on crime and public safety in Charlotte. The hearing has been rescheduled to Feb. 9.
Published: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 @ 1:21 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The nomination of John Lowery to take the place of his brother, Jarrod, in the North Carolina House of Representatives comes during what could be a pivotal time if Republicans want to override any vetoes from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.
Published: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 @ 4:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, North Carolina lawmakers have declared war on equality with the passage of House Bill 171 (HB 171) and Senate Bills 227 and 558, dismantling decades of civil rights progress and systematically excluding entire communities from public life.
Published: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 @ 7:32 am
By: ENC NOW
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Lawmakers in the North Carolina House and Senate remain at a standstill over the state budget
Published: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 @ 10:59 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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After a prolonged morning of leadership elections, the Republican caucus of the North Carolina House of Representatives affirmed by acclimation Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, to lead the chamber as the Speaker of the House for the next biennium.
Published: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 @ 11:41 am
By: Kevin Smith
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North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood announced Wednesday at the end of a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing that she is not seeking re-election in 2024.
Published: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 @ 12:38 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Saturday, October 28, 2023, North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, visited the U.S.—Mexico border.
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 @ 6:07 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Two top North Carolina House Speaker contenders have dropped out to endorse Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, in a move likely to unite most House Republicans. Axios first reported the news.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 5:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina General Assembly has passed three maps for the state House, state Senate, and US Congress, respectively. Redistricting is not subject to a veto from the governor, so the newly passed maps are now law.
Published: Monday, February 26th, 2024 @ 1:36 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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In North Carolina, bars and restaurants interested in purchasing spirits must place an order through the ABC warehouse system.
Published: Saturday, February 24th, 2024 @ 10:04 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry has served as interim speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives since Oct. 3 after former speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, was ousted.
Published: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 @ 8:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A tree from North Carolina will once again grace the Blue Room at the White House this Christmas. Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, Ashe County, was selected for the honor.
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 4:26 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Raleigh, NC – Today, North Carolina Speaker Tim Moore announced appointments to the House Select Committee on Substance Abuse, including Committee Chair Rep. Stephen Ross and Vice Chair Rep. Erin Paré.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 12:30 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, led the debate as the NC House voted unanimously Tuesday for House Resolution 897. It urges Congress to support Israel in response to unprovoked attacks from terrorist group Hamas.
Published: Monday, February 12th, 2024 @ 8:20 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, following seven votes on other bills, the North Carolina House introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas for the terrorist attacks and vowing to support Israel.
Published: Friday, February 9th, 2024 @ 11:58 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Dan Bishop, a Republican from North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, announced he would vote “No” on the motion to remove U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the speakership.
Published: Saturday, January 27th, 2024 @ 1:41 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, sat down with CJ reporter Alex Baltzegar to discuss his run to be the next speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Published: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 @ 6:26 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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A group of prominent North Carolina business leaders, and some big Republican donors, sent a letter Tuesday morning to all House Republicans urging them to abandon plans to muddy the budget process with legalized casinos
Published: Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 @ 10:19 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Raleigh, NC – On October 28, 2023, North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore paid a visit to the U.S.-Mexico Border Region.
Published: Monday, December 25th, 2023 @ 1:45 am
By: ENC NOW
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At long last, the North Carolina House and Senate are set to vote on a conference budget this week after months of delays.
Published: Thursday, December 21st, 2023 @ 9:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Rep. John Bell, R-Wayne, sits down with CJ Political Reporter Alex Baltzegar to discuss his bid to be speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Published: Saturday, December 16th, 2023 @ 2:01 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The only Wake County Republican currently serving in the North Carolina General Assembly will run for Congress. State Rep. Erin Paré will pursue a critical swing seat that will be key in the GOP’s 2024 efforts to retain a narrow U.S. House majority.
Published: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 2:09 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Resolution 897, which extends support for the nation of Israel in light of the recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians.
Published: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 12:24 am
By: ENC NOW
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State government data show that North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program serves students from low- and moderate-income households
Published: Saturday, November 25th, 2023 @ 7:48 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Twelve North Carolina Democrats walked off the House floor yesterday in opposition to a bipartisan resolution supporting Israel and condemning the heinous attacks by Hamas.
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 @ 11:33 am
By: ENC NOW
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Today the North Carolina House has voted to override Governor Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 747, a bill which will make significant improvements to North Carolina's election laws and further strengthen the integrity of our elections.
Published: Monday, November 20th, 2023 @ 7:01 pm
By: ENC NOW
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Raleigh, NC – Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval to House Resolution 897, which extends support for the nation of Israel in light of the recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians.
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 7:57 am
By: ENC NOW
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On Aug. 16, supermajorities in both the North Carolina House and Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on House Bill 808, Gender Transition/Minors, along with five other bills.
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 5:26 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, formally announced his run for Congress on Tuesday in North Carolina’s newly shaped 14th Congressional District.
Published: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 @ 9:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Raleigh, NC – Today the NC House of Representatives gave final approval to the 2023 Appropriations Act in a bipartisan vote of 70-40.
Published: Thursday, October 12th, 2023 @ 5:32 pm
By: ENC NOW
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The legal battle over North Carolina's new abortion law returns to a federal courthouse in Greensboro on Sept. 21.
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 10:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina is one of six southern states that, together, have become an economic powerhouse, overtaking the once dominant Northeast region of the United States. That’s according to a new analysis from Bloomberg.
Published: Monday, September 25th, 2023 @ 10:55 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday by a vote of 115 to 4 that would require public schools to have “threat assessment teams,” safety exercises, and student support programs. Four Democrats voted against the measure.
Published: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 @ 3:05 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina House set a record, overriding six of Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, the most ever in one day.
Published: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 @ 8:50 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, North Carolina state politicians and analysts reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the high-profile Moore v. Harper case, with Democratic lawmakers celebrating the decision while plaintiff and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said he is glad the case is “settled.”
Published: Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 @ 12:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president of the United States, the first N.C. lawmaker to do so.
Published: Sunday, September 10th, 2023 @ 1:59 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has endorsed former President Donald J. Trump for the 2024 race for the White House.
Published: Sunday, September 10th, 2023 @ 9:33 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, the North Carolina House Rules Committee voted in favor of changes to Senate Bill 747, laying a framework for major election law changes in the Tar heel state.
Published: Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 @ 4:49 pm
By: Kevin Smith
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A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
Published: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 @ 7:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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On Tuesday, Senate lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting biological males from competing in sports designated for biological females at North Carolina schools and universities. It will now seek the House’s concurrence before advancing to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
Published: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 @ 12:00 am
By: Carolina Journal
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