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Reserve Fund Spotlight: SCIF-UNC appropriations
The General Assembly has proposed numerous appropriations from the SCIF fund to the UNC system.
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Cooper leads DC delegation pushing for federal hurricane relief
Gov. Roy Cooper led a delegation of state and local leaders to Washington, D.C. this week, requesting $25.57 billion in federal aid for Helene recovery support. Cooper met with President Biden and North Carolina federal legislators Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-D11.
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Tillis, Budd demand answers from FEMA on efforts in western North Carolina
North Carolina Republican US Sens Thom Tillis and Ted Budd led a letter with 17 of their Senate colleagues to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell about concerns that FEMA employees were advised to avoid homes that had Trump yard signs, not only in Florida after Hurricane Milton, but possibly in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, raising grave concerns over potential widespread politicization of disaster relief.
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Tillis calls to expedite Helene relief in Senate committee testimony
US Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, testified before the US Senate Committee on Appropriations Wednesday He said that the media may have moved on in their news cycle but things are far from getting back to normal.
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NC Gov-elect Stein gives update on transition team
Democrat Governor-elect Josh Stein has added names to his transition team and gave an update on its progression on Thursday.
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Tillis, Budd lead push for federal disaster relief funds
Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are leading a push by federal lawmakers to pass an appropriations package to support those affected by the impact of Helene. This follows a visit by the senators and other federal lawmakers on Tuesday, touring the destruction of Hurricane Helene.
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Do vouchers = a Porsche? NC Senate Dems try to slam the brakes on Opportunity Scholarship funding
All 72,000 applicants for Opportunity Scholarships this year are one step closer to securing awards after the North Carolina Senate passed a funding boost for the program on Thursday. The proposed committee substitute (PCS) for House Bill 828 passed by a party line 28-15 vote after more than an hour of contentious debate. Yesterday, the...
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Tillis legislation protecting high school hunting and archery now heads to Biden
Legislation introduced by North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis that would preserve and protect funding for longtime high school programs and activities like archery and hunting safety passed Wednesday unanimously in the Senate, passed Tuesday in the House and now heads to President Biden's desk.
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Hise ekes out win over Ballard in Senate District 47 primary
State Sen. Ralph Hise of Mitchell County secured reelection in Senate District 47 after narrowly snagging a victory over fellow incumbent state Sen. Deanna Ballard of Boone. Hise secured 50.65% of the vote compared to Ballard’s 49.35%. The primary was one of the most closely watched in the state because of its unusual matchup —...
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Mini-budgets advance through the General Assembly
Lawmakers spent Tuesday, Oct. 8, advancing four mini-budget plans as the budget veto stalemate drags on into another month. Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the $24 billion budget June 28. The N.C. House overrode the veto, but the Senate has yet to try. In lieu of a full budget, Republican lawmakers have pushed forward mini-budgets to...
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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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Senate moves to keep federal dollars flowing as budget standoff continues
A move to keep funding state programs that count on federal money is moving through the General Assembly. Senate Republicans announced their plans in a news conference Tuesday, July 16. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow, say federal dollars shouldn’t be at risk because lawmakers and the governor can’t agree on...
