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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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In a landmark compromise between Democrats and Republicans, the Senate is set to vote on a new anti-murder bill that will limit the allowed murders to only 5,000 per day.
Published: Saturday, February 24th, 2024 @ 9:53 am
By: Babylon Bee
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On Monday, the state Senate Redistricting and Elections Committee passed S.B. 757, which could become the lines for North Carolina’s fourteen U.S. Congressional districts.
Published: Saturday, February 24th, 2024 @ 7:37 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Governor Cooper filed a lawsuit against Republican legislative leaders in Wake County Superior Court, challenging provisions in Senate Bill 512 that clearly violate the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution.
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 2:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Californians are complaining about barely-clothed prostitutes roaming the streets in broad daylight, an issue heightened by Democratic Gov. Newsom signing Senate Bill 357, local officials say.
Published: Thursday, October 26th, 2023 @ 12:16 pm
By: Daily Wire
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A total of seven laws enacted during the 2023 General Assembly session took effect on July 1st.
Published: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 @ 5:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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An appointments bill, which will clear the North Carolina Senate this week, nominates former high-ranking staffers and politicians to various boards and commissions across the state.
Published: Friday, September 15th, 2023 @ 11:35 pm
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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On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
Published: Sunday, August 6th, 2023 @ 8:42 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Senate is considering a bill that would make it easier for military and foreign doctors to practice in this state.
Published: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 @ 10:16 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Two distinct Senate bills SB 636 and SB 574, if passed, could nullify a recent policy change to let high school students enter into “name, image, likeness,” or NIL, contracts before the new policy goes into effect July 1st.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Gov. Roy Cooper will neither sign nor veto a bill to give teens quicker access to a driver’s license. Senate Bill 157 will become law without Cooper’s signature.
Published: Saturday, June 10th, 2023 @ 4:27 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Monday, The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 579, “Prevent Harm to Children,” which increases penalties for presenting obscene materials to minors.
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 6:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper declined to sign one bill into law:
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 @ 5:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Senate passed a bill unanimously on Monday, May 1.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 @ 7:22 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Stephanie Brinson is an advanced practice registered nurse seeing thousands of patients a year, along with five other APRNs, in a Garner practice open seven days week.
Published: Monday, May 8th, 2023 @ 1:01 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A new bill, SB 512, introduced this week would grant the legislature more authority over appointments for state boards and commissions.
Published: Friday, April 14th, 2023 @ 12:26 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has allowed two bills, H.B. 40, Anti-Rioting, and S.B. 53, Hotel Safety, to become law without his signature.
Published: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 @ 1:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper let the following bills become law without his signature:
Published: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 @ 4:45 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Published: Thursday, March 16th, 2023 @ 10:53 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law today: Senate Bill 255 & 43
Published: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 @ 7:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) proposal to amend a Senate bill to limit federal pregnancy programs to biological females was opposed by all 50 Democrats on Sunday.
Published: Saturday, August 20th, 2022 @ 7:52 am
By: Daily Wire
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Senate Democrats introduced a bill on Wednesday that would repeal a 50-year-old amendment to expand abortion access globally with U.S foreign aid.
Published: Sunday, August 7th, 2022 @ 9:16 pm
By: Daily Wire
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The Senate passed the most expansive gun control bill in decades Thursday night as 15 Republicans joined every Democrat to advance the bill to the House where it’s expected to pass Friday.
Published: Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 @ 7:58 am
By: Daily Wire
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The N.C. Senate on Monday, Nov. 29, passed a bill that would ban county boards of elections from accepting private donations to conduct election services or hire election workers. Senators approved Senate Bill 725 by a vote of 27-19.
Published: Friday, December 10th, 2021 @ 8:48 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Recently, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Ensuring Survivor Benefits During COVID Act
Published: Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 @ 1:23 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today: Senate Bill 594 & House Bill 383
Published: Monday, July 12th, 2021 @ 8:18 am
By: Governor's Office
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Senate Bill 105 will require a second vote Friday morning.
Published: Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 @ 12:55 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 582
Published: Sunday, July 4th, 2021 @ 11:45 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today: Senate Bill 135 & 241
Published: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 @ 6:33 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 69 & 172
Published: Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 @ 5:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 750 & 11 others
Published: Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 @ 12:05 am
By: Governor's Office
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A Senate bill to ensure visitation rights for hospital patients passed the House unanimously Thursday, June 25.
Published: Friday, June 26th, 2020 @ 3:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 562
Published: Friday, June 26th, 2020 @ 10:51 am
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Association of Educators issues a press release in response to Senate Bill 818, which would grant teachers an experienced-based “step” increase and a $350 bonus.
Published: Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 @ 11:01 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 315 & 4 others
Published: Sunday, June 14th, 2020 @ 8:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Senate Bill 818 includes an experienced-based “step” salary increase and a $350 bonus.
Published: Sunday, June 14th, 2020 @ 8:06 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the the following bill into law: Senate Bill 560
Published: Thursday, January 16th, 2020 @ 9:51 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 356 & House Bill 200
Published: Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 @ 2:28 am
By: Governor's Office
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Reforms to the Innovative School District are here to stay after Gov. Roy Cooper allowed Senate Bill 522 to become law without his signature.
Published: Sunday, November 17th, 2019 @ 6:23 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Senate Bill 557, which was approved by the legislature and is sitting on Gov. Cooper’s desk, is a bit of a mixed bag.
Published: Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 @ 11:11 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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