The governor has vetoed 3 of my bills this year. I guess I will be the override gold medalist after today.
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Senator Perry files NC REACH Act
Senator Jim Perry, (R- Craven, Beaufort, Lenoir) Majority Whip of the North Carolina Senate, is a primary sponsor of legislation to require three hours of instruction in American History or American Government for graduation from the Universities in the UNC System and North Carolina Community Colleges.
Second Amendment Protections Approved by N.C. Senate
North Carolina Senate Republicans voted to protect and guarantee Second Amendment rights in North Carolina. In doing so, they approved the repeal of the duplicative and arbitrary Jim Crow-era pistol purchase permit and closed a loophole in state law that prevented places of worship that meet on school grounds from allowing parishioners to conceal carry during services.
NC Commerce Secretary announces 110 new jobs and $28 million invested at NCGTP
Global manufacturer of household appliance components, Grupporeco, will create 110 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $28 million to build its first manufacturing facility for dishwasher components in North America.
Lawmakers introduce retail and online sports betting bill
A recently introduced Senate bill would authorize and regulate sports betting in North Carolina beyond the tribal casinos with the revenue primarily going to schools and economic development.