Raleigh, NC – North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall introduced House Bill 318 to strengthen law enforcement’s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Custody Enforcement (ICE) in addressing illegal aliens charged with serious crimes in our state.
Governor Josh Stein sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to change course on proposed federal cuts to the Medicaid program and laying out what’s at stake in North Carolina.
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 153, the “North Carolina Border Protection Act,” which seeks to ensure state law enforcement agencies cooperate with federal immigration laws and that residents are protected from harmful Sanctuary City policies. No Democrats voted for the bill.
North Carolina House Democrats have been outspoken about the impacts of the slash-and-burn style cutting from the Federal Government in recent weeks. North Carolinians are understandably upset by this and the current and future effects this approach will have on communities across our state.
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham), along with Sens. Michael Lee (R-New Hanover) and Brad Overcash (R-Gaston), filed Senate Bill 227, “Eliminating ‘DEI’ in Public Education,” to prohibit promoting discriminatory policies and practices in public schools.
Governor Josh Stein declared March as Women’s History Month, celebrating this year’s national theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” Many women across North Carolina, from elected officials to teachers, musicians and scientists, are continuing to open pathways for future generations of North Carolinians.
In a filing with the North Carolina Court of Appeals, Justice Allison Riggs continued to stand up for voters. Her counsel filed her brief arguing that state law protects the more than 65,000 voters that Jefferson Griffin is seeking to disenfranchise, including active duty military serving overseas.
On Tuesday, the House unanimously approved HB 47, the “Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I,” allocating $500 million in additional Helene relief to Western NC. The bill provides critical funding to help survivors rebuild their homes, farms, businesses, and roads
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Strategic Ports Reporting Act, which requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to build, buy, or own strategic ports around the world.
The North Carolina Legislative Caucus on Economic Development and Foreign Trade (“EDFT Caucus”) is pleased to announce its re-establishment for the 2025-2026 biennium. Originally formed in 2023, the EDFT Caucus is dedicated to promoting economic growth, enhancing foreign trade relations, and fostering innovation across the state.
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 47, the “Disaster Recovery Act of 2025,” with strong bipartisan support.
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general urged Congress to act now to help stop organized retail crime. Organized retail crime occurs when groups of people work together to steal large amounts of merchandise from stores and then re-sell those products for cash.
