The North Carolina General Assembly lags behind most other states as one of seven state governments that doesn't offer video of any legislative sessions or committees
Published: Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 @ 7:50 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Roy Cooper's second State of the State address included plenty of proposals liberals and Democrats cheered
Published: Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 @ 9:23 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Do Relocating Businesses Really Care About the Quality of Schools?
Published: Thursday, February 15th, 2018 @ 9:13 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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When Roy Cooper was elected governor of North Carolina, he faced an uphill battle to fulfill any of his campaign promises
Published: Thursday, July 20th, 2017 @ 1:58 am
By: Governor's Office
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Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper gave General Assembly Republicans a Memorial Day weekend present: yet another legal challenge to legislation the governor claims unconstitutionally limits his executive powers
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 @ 3:10 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
Published: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 @ 1:20 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper met with Wayne County leaders today to discuss efforts to help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and to learn more about ongoing needs
Published: Thursday, April 20th, 2017 @ 6:43 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today met with Robeson County leaders to urge progress in programs that help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew.
Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2017 @ 8:52 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today visited the Make a Difference Food Pantry, a nonprofit founded by 12-year-old Mackenzie Hinson which is helping Hurricane Matthew survivors
Published: Saturday, March 25th, 2017 @ 1:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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About a week ago, in his state of the state address, Cooper talked about many things. He discussed his budget plans and House Bill 2. He talked about education and the need to recruit the best teachers
Published: Friday, March 24th, 2017 @ 3:25 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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When Republicans were in the minority in North Carolina's political power structure they frequently complained that Democrats were like a broken record.
Published: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 11:08 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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Newly elected Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper gave his first State of the State address on March 13
Published: Friday, March 17th, 2017 @ 1:37 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper today met with Edgecombe County leaders to push the process of helping families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and toured locations impacted by the storm
Published: Thursday, March 16th, 2017 @ 4:55 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper sought common ground during his first State of the State address to the Republican-controlled General Assembly on Monday night
Published: Thursday, March 16th, 2017 @ 1:12 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The following is Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 State of the State Address
Published: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 @ 6:40 pm
By: Governor's Office
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In his first State of the State address tonight, Governor Cooper plans to lay out his hopeful vision for North Carolina and emphasize areas of common ground to move North Carolina forward
Published: Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 @ 7:20 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Roy Cooper's failure to fix chronic backlogs and delays at the state crime lab is the subject of Pat McCrory's latest television ad, "Proof."
Published: Friday, September 16th, 2016 @ 1:54 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Today, the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (NCPBA) endorsed Pat McCrory for governor as support for his re-election campaign among the law enforcement community continues to grow across the state
Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 @ 7:02 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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During the 23rd Biennial Conference of the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) held in Asheville, the delegates attending voted overwhelmingly to endorse Pat McCrory for his second term as Governor
Published: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 @ 2:21 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined law enforcement officers, first responders, legislators and health care officials today at the Guilford County Sheriff's Office to sign legislation making naloxone, a life-saving opioid reversal drug that has already saved 3,300 North Carolinians, more accessible
Published: Monday, June 20th, 2016 @ 4:42 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday that he plans to expand the state's Medicaid rolls in several limited areas as part of his Health and Human Services budget priorities, and will continue to seek broader expansion from the White House.
Published: Monday, May 30th, 2016 @ 11:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Chris Estes is stepping down as State Chief Information Officer to return to the private sector. The governor tasked Estes with improving the efficiency of the state's information technology structure and improving the service experience for...
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:08 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he has selected Keith Werner as the next State Chief Information Officer (CIO). Werner most recently served as Deputy State Chief Information Officer and succeeds Chris Estes, who returned to the private sector last month.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 7:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory joined nearly 200 veterans and service members at the Seaboard Building on Salisbury Street today to celebrate the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the newly created Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 2:43 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz celebrated the preservation of Historic Tax Credits (HTC) in North Carolina at an event in Burlington today. Restoring the HTC was a major element in Governor McCrory's legislative agenda that he detailed...
Published: Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 @ 11:51 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced the leaders of two newly created departments at a ceremony at the State Capitol in Raleigh.
Published: Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 @ 9:22 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory signed today a $21.735 billion state budget that supports his agenda as proposed in his State of the State address and in his budget proposal submitted in March.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2015 @ 7:45 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is thanking the state's first responders for the risks they take every day to keep North Carolina safe.
Published: Friday, September 11th, 2015 @ 3:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Higher education is often an ignored issue in presidential campaigns. The 2016 campaign, however, may be different.
Published: Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 @ 12:52 am
By: John William Pope Center
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Governor Pat McCrory signed legislation that will immediately reduce North Carolina's gas tax as part of a finance plan that will stabilize revenue needed for the state’s transportation projects.
Published: Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 @ 2:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory's 2015-2017 biennium budget continues his focus on job creation, education and infrastructure. It also increases help and protection for those that cannot help themselves while maintaining fiscal discipline and increasing government efficiency.
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 8:29 am
By: Chris Downey
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Before the governor and legislators release their versions of the state budget, a very important source of information is needed - a comprehensive assessment of the state's debt status. Each year the Treasurer's office releases a Debt Affordability Study, which outlines the state's debt...
Published: Thursday, February 12th, 2015 @ 4:15 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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In North Carolina there is a significant amount of potential for oyster aquaculture to become a greater source of income and economic prosperity for North Carolina's commercial fishing industry.
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 10:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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