Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
Published: Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 @ 2:28 am
By: Bill Cook
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When it comes to regulations, it’s an invisible tax. Such taxes are especially onerous when unnecessary and over-burdensome
Published: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 @ 9:17 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Today, I filed Senate Bill 410 (Marine Aquaculture Development Act) - here in North Carolina there is a significant amount of potential for the aquaculture industry to become a greater source of income and economic prosperity
Published: Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 @ 7:14 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Last Wednesday, along with Senator Harry Brown and Senator Bill Rabon we filed Senate Bill 284 (Property Insurance Fairness)
Published: Monday, March 20th, 2017 @ 8:59 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Shirley Randleman and I filed Senate Bill 157 (Amend Laws Regarding Mental Commitment Bars) to address the issue of individuals who might have suffered from a major medical accident/event such as an aneurysm, major heart attack, stroke, car accident, and are not able to purchase a firearm up
Published: Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 @ 7:46 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Recognizing the commercial and ecological values of the oysters, Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Joint Resolution 205 encouraging the Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow shellfish cultivation and aquaculture ac
Published: Friday, March 10th, 2017 @ 7:23 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Bill Cook's General Assembly Update for the February 27, 2017
Published: Monday, March 6th, 2017 @ 10:26 am
By: Bill Cook
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Last week, a three-judge panel denied Gov. Cooper's request to continue blocking a state law, clearing the way for the Senate to confirm his cabinet secretaries - an authority provided to us by our state's constitution
Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2017 @ 6:33 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Despite the threats from outside sources, this past week, the General Assembly's Fiscal Research Division and the Office of State Budget and Management released a report that North Carolina is expected to have a half billion dollar surplus this year
Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2017 @ 9:17 pm
By: Bill Cook
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North Carolina's Medicaid program already covers children, pregnant mothers, the elderly, blind, disabled, etc.
Published: Sunday, February 5th, 2017 @ 12:22 am
By: Bill Cook
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North Carolina State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released the following statement after being declared the winner in this year's election
Published: Thursday, November 10th, 2016 @ 3:15 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Bill Cook released the following statement on the passing of Dare County Commissioner Warren Judge
Published: Monday, November 7th, 2016 @ 10:33 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Purpose of God Annex will receive a state grant of $50,000 for Project New Hope to assist adults with job readiness, work ethics and skills
Published: Sunday, October 30th, 2016 @ 10:01 pm
By: Bill Cook
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State and local leaders held a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 in Kitty Hawk near the Black Pelican Restaurant, where crews are working to repair a section of the roadway that was damaged by both Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Hermine
Published: Friday, October 28th, 2016 @ 10:19 pm
By: Bill Cook
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There is a huge gulf between the attitudes of local Republican legislative candidates and their Democrat counterparts on 2nd amendment issue of gun rights or the Right to Bear Arms, as in shown in their responses to key 2nd amendment groups' questionnaires, and those groups endorsements.
Published: Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 @ 8:26 am
By: Steven P. Rader
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced earlier in the week that Ruth's House, a Beaufort County domestic violence not-for-profit organization, will receive a state grant of $50,000...
Published: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 @ 8:54 am
By: Bill Cook
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Ernie Coleman, Sheriff of Beaufort County, has been appointed by N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger to fill a vacancy on the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission
Published: Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 @ 4:07 am
By: Christopher Maye
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According to data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in July 2016, the lowest it's been in nine years
Published: Monday, August 29th, 2016 @ 1:00 pm
By: Bill Cook
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The Beaufort County Republican Party will host Coffee with the Candidates on Tuesday August 30 at 9:30 am with NC Senator Bill Cook.
Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 @ 8:15 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the final bipartisan state budget compromise with the House of Representatives and Governor Pat McCrory
Published: Friday, July 1st, 2016 @ 8:44 am
By: Bill Cook
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The NC General Assembly is moving quickly toward resolve its 2016 budget. The House & Senate have each passed its own version of House Bill #1030 (the budget bill).
Published: Saturday, June 18th, 2016 @ 3:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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State Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) voted today in support of the Senate version of the state budget, which cuts taxes, controls the growth of government spending, bolsters the state's savings, and dramatically increases teacher pay.
Published: Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 3:03 am
By: Bill Cook
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The North Carolina Department of Commerce's N.C. Competes for Jobs tour will bring senior Commerce officials to regions across the state for a series of economic development sessions.
Published: Monday, April 4th, 2016 @ 3:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened for a special session to pass a new Congressional map to comply with a federal trial court's order.
Published: Sunday, February 28th, 2016 @ 7:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Earlier in the month, Cook communicated his strong opposition to Herring and urged the Virginia Attorney General to reverse his decision.
Published: Sunday, January 31st, 2016 @ 2:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The office of Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Wednesday, December 09, 2015 the interim committees that Cook will serve on before returning to Raleigh for the short legislative session.
Published: Friday, January 8th, 2016 @ 11:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 that five key projects in Senate District 1 will be completed sooner as a result of major transportation funding reforms passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2015.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released Wednesday, January 06, 2016 a letter to Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:20 pm
By: Bill Cook
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The NCGOP today welcomed Camden County Commissioner Garry Meiggs to the Republican Party. Commissioner Meiggs joins other North Carolina officials who in recent months have switched party affiliations from Democrat to Republican
Published: Friday, October 9th, 2015 @ 11:13 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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North Carolina has long faced challenges with aging infrastructure - and with a rapidly growing population, our state's needs are also rapidly growing.
Published: Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 @ 5:19 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Recently, the General Assembly passed House Bill 562, legislation aimed at protecting the Second Amendment rights of North Carolinians
Published: Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 @ 6:36 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senate Bill 374 (Modify For-Hire License Logbook Requirement) sponsored by Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) recently came back to the Senate from the House for concurrence.
Published: Friday, August 7th, 2015 @ 1:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senate Bill 192 (Citations/Sheriffs Accept Faxes) sponsored by Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) came back to the Senate this week from the House for concurrence.
Published: Saturday, July 25th, 2015 @ 5:03 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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