North Carolina General Assembly
Recent News About North Carolina General Assembly
-
North Carolina families to get $335 one-time payment to help with COVID-19 struggles
Families in North Carolina with at least one child will receive a one-time payment of $335 through a $1.1 billion bill the state Legislature passed.
-
Johnston lawmaker highlights actions taken to help small businesses during COVID-19
A North Carolina state representative praised his colleagues in the General Assembly for their actions to help small business owners who struggled after Gov. Roy Cooper ordered them to close due to concerns about spreading COVID-19.
-
Bell touts Republican efforts to improve internet access across North Carolina
North Carolina House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Greene) touted Republican efforts to expand broadband Internet access across the state, particularly to rural areas with poor internet access.
-
Bell lauds North Carolina’s legislation helping military families, veterans
A state house representative said that he was proud of the work lawmakers accomplished this year when it comes to living up to North Carolina being regarded as the country's "most military-friendly state."
-
Budget negotiations are still ongoing in North Carolina's General Assembly
North Carolina’s General Assembly has still failed to put a two-year budget in place. After a budget veto by Gov. Roy Cooper, the state budget has been in limbo trying to get a Medicaid expansion included. In Pitt County, $250 million in projects are on hold with the state until a budget is passed.