Statement on Veto of Pro-Life Legislation
Raleigh, N.C. – Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement in response to Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 20, the "Care for Women, Children, and Families Act":
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Rep. Longest Opposes Cruel Abortion Ban, Will Support Governor’s Veto
On Tuesday, May 2nd, members of the Republican Majority in the North Carolina House and Senate announced plans to flagrantly disregard the democratic process and ram an unpopular abortion ban through the legislature in just 48 hours.
North Carolina Senate Releases Budget Proposal
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate unveiled their fiscal year 2023-25 budget proposal. In keeping up with previous budgets, this spending plan preserves the fiscal stability of the state, returns a significant sum of money to taxpayers, spends appropriately on a variety of public interests, and creates a bold new fund to help commercialize research in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Highlights Dangerous Abortion Ban Senate Bill 20 at Women’s Health Roundtable in Guilford County
Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about women’s reproductive health and the dangerous impacts that Senate Bill 20, the abortion ban passed by the legislature, would have on reproductive freedom in the state.
FACT vs. FICTION: “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act”
Passage of the “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act” has brought to question the veracity of several recent comments made by Gov. Roy Cooper, legislative Democrats, and even the Biden administration.
North Carolina Moves Forward: The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The U.S. public health emergency that was declared to respond to COVID-19 ends today. North Carolina will continue to distribute the federally funded COVID-19 vaccines and tests for free to individuals who are uninsured while supplies last.
North Carolina Launches New Initiative for Autonomous Transportation
The N.C. Department of Transportation is moving transportation innovation forward today with the launch of its newest initiative, Advance Mobility NC.
Attorney General Josh Stein Raises Concerns about North Carolina Youths’ Mental Health
Attorney General Josh Stein hosted a forum on Monday about the threats to young people’s mental health and well-being. The event in Charlotte included panels about online safety and youth substance misuse.
N.C. Visitor Spending Soars 15 Percent in 2022
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state. The previous record of $29.22 billion was set in pre-pandemic 2019.
John Hood: Give Nurses More Freedom to Practice
In North Carolina, Medicaid expansion is a foregone conclusion. The General Assembly approved the necessary legislation. Gov. Roy Cooper signed it. While expansion is contingent on the passage of a state budget, no one doubts that’ll happen. So, the governor finally secured his highest legislative priority.
Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Nominations
Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations to boards and commissions.
Governor Cooper Declines to Sign One Bill
Governor Roy Cooper declined to sign one bill into law: