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NCGA cancels all meetings to honor Speaker Moore’s father’s passing
The father of North Carolina’s Speaker of the House passed away on Monday at his home due to long-term health complications.
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Cotham appointed chair of House Education Appropriations Committee
Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-Mecklenburg, has been appointed as chair of the North Carolina House Education Appropriations Committee for the short session, gaveling in later this week. Tasked with setting appropriations for education, the Committee oversees the largest portion of the state budget. She will replace former committee chair Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, who resigned from...
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear N.C. voter ID case
The U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday, Nov. 24, that it will hear a case early next year involving North Carolina’s voter ID law. At issue is whether state legislative leaders are allowed to intervene in the case to defend the law. A U.S. District judge blocked the law in 2019. The law, requiring voters to...
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N.C. House votes to cut off expanded $300-a-week federal unemployment benefits
The state House has voted to make North Carolina the 26th state to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, which provides an extra $300-a-week in jobless benefits to the unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Bill 116 passed in a largely party-line 71-36 vote on Wednesday, June 3. In addition to ending...
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Economists raise outlook for state budget, predicting more tax revenue despite COVID
The state budget may be spared economists’ worst fears from the COVID pandemic, according to a new tax revenue forecast. New estimates for the current fiscal year are $4.1 billion rosier than the prediction made in May, says the new consensus revenue forecast released Thursday, Feb. 11, by the Office of State Budget and Management...
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Hospital leaders share concerns with lawmakers; Wake County issues order to shelter in place
Hospital leaders are sharing concerns about protective equipment and lower revenue as lawmakers look for ways to help the health care system fight COVID-19. The health care working group of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 met for the first time virtually Thursday, March 26. Lawmakers said they would translate the committee’s findings into law...
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General Assembly approves Senate’s version of stopgap bill
An appropriations bill approved by the General Assembly ensures federal money can flow into certain programs as the stalemate over the budget continues. N.C. House lawmakers on Wednesday, July 24, voted unanimously to concur with the Senate on House Bill 961, Ensuring Authorization of Federal Funds. The bill heads to Gov. Roy Cooper for his...
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Lawmakers, education leaders hold forum on school construction bond
Republican lawmakers and education leaders sat down with Harnett County school and county officials at Erwin Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 17, to discuss a possible statewide school construction bond. State Superintendent Mark Johnson and Speaker of the House Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, led the forum. They were joined by Harnett Republican legislators Rep. David...
