Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 47, the “Disaster Recovery Act of 2025,” with strong bipartisan support.
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North Carolina House Democrats Showcase Fundraising Advantage
The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus has reported a fundraising advantage after the second quarter fundraising reports became available. The numbers reflect the support and enthusiasm from grassroots donors across the state, placing Democrats in a strong position as we get closer to the November elections.
North Carolina House Gives Bipartisan Approval to House Budget
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina House of Representatives has given bipartisan approval to House Bill 263, the "2024 Appropriations Act." The House budget includes investments in teacher and state employee raises, childcare funding, and it fully funds Opportunity Scholarships.
House Democratic Leadership Team Statement on UNC DEI Vote
North Carolina is a diverse state and that diversity is our strength. It is troubling to see the continued politicization of important state institutions, particularly higher education.
House Democrats Call on Leadership to Advance Appropriations Bills Free of Poison Pill Riders
Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) led 139 House Democrats in a letter to House and Appropriations Committee leadership requesting that they advance responsible appropriations legislation free of poison pill provisions and adequately fund non-defense discretionary programs at the caps agreed to in the bipartisan debt ceiling package.
Senate Successfully Overrides Six Vetoes
The NC House of Representatives voted to override six more of Governor Cooper’s vetoes:
NC House of Representatives Overrides Six More Vetoes
The NC House of Representatives voted to override six more of Governor Cooper’s vetoes:
Congresswoman Ross Votes Against Partisan NDAA Package
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans’ partisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following passage of extreme amendments that restrict women’s access to reproductive health care, target LGBTQ+ service members, and more. Historically, consideration of the NDAA is a bipartisan process that unites members from both parties to support our military and strengthen our national security.
Congresswoman Ross Speaks About the Epidemic of Gun Violence on the House Floor
Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about the epidemic of gun violence and praised the Raleigh Police Department’s gun violence prevention efforts.
Drive for N.C. sports betting bill stalls in House
The N.C. Senate bill that would legalize sports betting on phones and at various venues is stuck in the House, and it may not see action until next year’s session.
GOP lawmakers fire back after judge sets arbitrary funding deadline in Leandro
Republican budget writers in the General Assembly are bristling after the judge in the long-running Leandro school funding case set an arbitrary deadline of Oct. 18 for lawmakers to fund the court-ordered plan.
Sponsors of N.C. sports betting legislation hope for discussions this month
Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June.
House and Senate narrow budget differences, but gap remains
With one month to go before the end of the fiscal year, at the General Assembly lawmakers are hammering out how to budget more than $25 billion in the next state spending plan. Republican leaders in the House and Senate have already agreed to spend significantly less than budget priorities submitted by Gov. Roy Cooper in March.
Governor Cooper signs three bills into law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: HB 142 & Senate Bill 113, 390.