Sen. Berger Announces New GovOps Director
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced the hiring of Clark J. Chapin as the new director of the Senate majority staff of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.
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John Hood: Insurance Commissioner Seeks Third Term
If incumbent Mike Causey wins the Republican nod for insurance commissioner in March, it’ll be his seventh nomination. That will break the current record of six nominations for insurance commissioner — a record currently shared by Causey and the late Jim Long, a Democrat.
North Carolina’s December County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 95 of North Carolina’s counties in December 2023, increased in three, and remained unchanged in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.9 percent while Buncombe County had the lowest at 2.4 percent.
John Hood: Don’t subsidize new baseball team
Will North Carolina snag one of two new Major League Baseball franchises? That’s what Gov. Roy Cooper, Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, and other civic and business leaders are hoping. They’re prepping a bid for a team to be based either in Raleigh or Charlotte. As soon as MLB announces its process and timeline, they’ll try to make their Carolina baseball dream a reality.
Republicans Urge Governor Cooper to Take Significant Action to Address Border Crisis
NC House Republicans held a press conference to address the US border crisis and its impact on North Carolina. House Republicans also shared a letter signed by all 72 NC House Republicans, urging Governor Cooper to take more significant action on behalf of our state.
Senate Republicans Send Letter to President Biden on Texas Border Emergency
Republicans in the North Carolina Senate sent a letter to President Biden regarding his obstruction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's ability to guard the southern border. See the full letter below:
Governor Cooper Issues Historic Executive Order Directing Whole-of-Government Coordination to Improve Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated People in North Carolina
Governor Cooper Issues Historic Executive Order Directing Whole-of-Government Coordination to Improve Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated People in North Carolina.
John Hood: Superintendent Races Draw Five Candidates
Of the 10 executive offices that make up North Carolina’s Council of State, half will be open seats in the 2024 elections. That is, there’ll be no incumbents. The politicians currently in those offices are leaving, either to retire or to run for something else.
Murphy Leads Colleagues in Urging NC Dept. of Insurance Commissioner to Reject Homeowner Insurance Rate Hikes
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. led his colleagues in urging North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to reject the proposed increase in homeowner insurance rates recommended by the North Carolina Rate Bureau.
Murphy on Successful 3rd Annual WATERS Summit
Congressman Greg Murphy hosted the 3rd Annual Water Adaptations to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit alongside Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07).
John Hood: North Carolina’s likely path to 2040
In July of last year, the Census Bureau estimated that some 10.8 million people resided in our state. One of the fastest-growing in the country, North Carolina’s population ranks ninth, just below Georgia’s population of 11 million.
North Carolina’s December Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7 percent.