Governor Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments.
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Campaign Finance Legislation Would Eviscerate Campaign Finance Limits
This new campaign finance legislation has never been seen before, but Republicans have attached it to an unrelated conference report that cannot be amended.
Attorney General Josh Stein Launches Online Tool to Illustrate how DOJ Delivers for NC
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced the launch of DOJ Delivers, an online tool and resource that allows all North Carolinians to see the work of the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) in their communities. North Carolinians invest their tax dollars in the Department of Justice; this tool is a way to illustrate the return on that investment.
Governor Cooper Signs One Bill Into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law
Statewide poll finds voter support for greater energy competition
A new statewide poll found overwhelming voter support across all political lines for greater energy competition, a regional free market for energy, and more renewable energy, including offshore wind.
North Carolina’s April County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in April 2024.
Governor Cooper Travels to Switzerland for Economic Development Trip
On Wednesday and Thursday, Governor Cooper met with 14 companies in Switzerland as part of an economic development trip, including Syngenta, ABB and Novartis. He also met with the Director of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda.
Republican Officials Delay PFAS Regulations, Hold Stocks in Opposing Companies
The Republican-controlled Environmental Management Commission is stalling efforts to regulate PFAS in North Carolina while members of the Commission own stock in companies that lobbied against PFAS regulation. The Commission is responsible for adopting rules for the “protection, preservation, and enhancement of the water and air resources of the State.”
Statement on Governor’s Veto of House Bill 198
Senate Transportation Committee Chairs Sens. Michael Lazzara (R-Onslow), Tom McInnis (R-Moore), and Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell) released the following joint statement on Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 198, “DOT Legislative Changes.-AB”:
Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: House Bill 198: DOT Legislative Changes.-AB, AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO TRANSPORTATION LAWS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
North Carolina House Leadership Files Bill to Ensure Citizens-Only Voting
North Carolina House Leadership filed House Bill 1074, to ensure citizens-only voting in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper to Lead Economic Development Trip in Europe
RALEIGH: Governor Cooper and a delegation of state officials will travel to Europe on an economic development trip from May 24-31. The Governor and state officials will meet with companies and government officials in France, Germany and Switzerland and will focus on investment opportunities and job creation in North Carolina.