Bill Aims to Separate State Investments from ESG Politics: Treasurer Folwell Shows Support
State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, today endorsed H750 that is being heard this afternoon in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Governor’s Crime Commission Allocates funds to Criminal Justice Initiatives
The Governor’s Crime Commission on June 1 approved the allocation of $43.5 million in federal funding across 243 criminal justice initiatives in the state of North Carolina.
Murphy Seeks Feedback for Farm Bill
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. today opened an online portal that farmers and constituents from across North Carolina’s Third Congressional District can use to directly share their priorities for this year’s Farm Bill reauthorization.
From Dr. Murphy’s desk: Updates and highlights
From Dr. Murphy's desk: Updates and highlights
Governor Cooper Launches NC S.A.F.E. Initiative to Promote Safe Gun Storage
Governor Roy Cooper announced the NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) initiative to urge North Carolinians to take action to safely store their firearms and save lives. This call-to-action highlights firearm safety in response to mounting numbers of deaths of children and youth from firearm injury, along with a surge in firearm thefts across the state.
Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills into Law
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed two bills into law:
Senate Republicans Reintroduce Election Integrity Legislation
Republicans in the Senate filed Senate Bill 747, a bill that will strengthen election laws, increase confidence in election administration, and align North Carolina with 30 other states by establishing Election Day as the firm deadline for accepting absentee ballots.
Congresswoman Ross Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Budget Agreement
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement:
NRCC Chairman Hudson Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement on passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act
Attorney General Josh Stein Visits Western North Carolina to Highlight Solutions to the Law Enforcement Shortage
Attorney General Josh Stein visited western North Carolina to highlight his plan to address law enforcement officer shortages. Speaking at the State Crime Laboratory’s western campus, Attorney General Stein was joined by other law enforcement leaders and detailed initiatives that would help recruit and retain officers across the state.
Congresswoman Foushee’s Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives voted on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, a bipartisan budget agreement reached between President Biden and House Republican lawmakers.
SHIIP Helps Save N.C. Medicare Beneficiaries Millions
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) saved the state’s seniors $30 million last year.