Ross Votes Against Harmful Immigration Package as Title 42 Ends
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), member of the House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, voted against House Republicans’ extreme immigration package.
News and Opinion
Carl Able: Partisan Gerrymandering: Disenfranchising voters and skewing representation
While both parties have orchestrated gerrymandering efforts, actions taken by Republican-controlled states following the 2010 census have proven to be far more effective at increasing their hold on power than those of the Democrats.
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.
John Hood: Courts Do Have Role in Redistricting
When the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its latest redistricting decision on April 28, both angry Democrats and triumphant Republicans declared that the court had removed itself from any oversight of the state’s electoral districts.
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.
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.: Most recent updates from Eastern NC and Washington D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress!
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: