GOP-led tax reform continues to improve the state’s business climate North Carolina earned top accolades for economy and access to capital Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina secured the top spot in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” rankings thanks to a decade of responsible spending, lowering taxes, and supporting…

Raleigh, N.C. — Sen. Chuck Edwards (R-Henderson) released the following statement on Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 101, which would require North Carolina sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when dealing with suspected illegal immigrants already in jail for committing a violent crime: “With the stroke of…

Sen. Berger and Rep. Pyrtle secure key funding for local infrastructure improvements Raleigh, N.C. — The state budget approved by the General Assembly includes more than $27.7 million for projects in Rockingham County. Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and Rep. Reece Pyrtle (R-Rockingham) secured the funds for critical infrastructure improvements and…

Responsible spending plan accounts for inflation with new billion-dollar reserve Education funding is $1 billion more than previous fiscal year A veto-proof supermajority voted to support the budget Raleigh, N.C. — Today the North Carolina Senate voted 38–9 to tentatively approve the “2022 Appropriations Act.” The spending plan — a…

Spends $27.9 billion for fiscal year 2022–23, a 7.2% increase Transfers $1 billion to new inflationary reserve in preparation for recession Raleigh, N.C. — Today legislative leaders released the “2022 Appropriations Act,” a budget revision plan that continues over a decade of responsible state spending. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham)…

Raleigh, N.C. — Today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore sent a letter to Attorney General Josh Stein calling on him to take the necessary actions to reinstate North Carolina’s 20-week abortion ban. The…

Raleigh, N.C. — A new WRAL/SurveyUSA poll shows broad support for legislation prohibiting sexual orientation or gender identity from being taught to our state’s youngest students. According to the poll, 58% of North Carolina adults said they support legislation to ban the teaching of sexual orientation or gender identity for…