100 Day Plan Legislative Update(1)
Find out how House Republicans are keeping their legislative promises to the people of North Carolina. Here is an update of the Republicans 100 Day Legislative Agenda.
Post archive for ‘Issues’
Senate Bill 8 – Charter Schools(2)
On Monday evening, Senate Bill 8, “An Act to Remove the Cap on the Number of Charter Schools,” passed the House by a vote of 68 – 51. Despite its unanimous support from Republicans and one courageous Democrat, changes to the charter school legislation have raised questions by some as it now heads to conference. Let’s clarify some of the concerns surrounding Senate Bill 8:
Attorney General Roy Cooper and Governor Bev Perdue Will Not Defend Health Care Freedom(3)
On March 9, 2011 the NC House of Representatives failed to override the Governor’s veto of HB 2, “An Act to Protect the Freedom to Choose Health Care and Health Insurance.” The vote was 68-51 (with a vote of 3/5 being required to pass).
We are disappointed that the Attorney General, the Governor and 51 members of the House of Representatives have put themselves on the side of big government and against the citizens of this state.
Analysis of House Bill 2 in Response to Attorney General Roy Cooper(2)
Analysis of House Bill 2 in response to Letter/Memo from the Office of the Attorney General.
Health Care Freedom Act Moves to Governor for Signature(1)
The North Carolina House approved final passage of House Bill 2, “Protect Health Care Freedom,” on Tuesday by a vote of 69-49. The bill previously passed the Senate and now moves to the Governor’s desk. She has announced her intention to allow the bill to become law without her signature.
Voucher Confusion Redux: A response to the NCAE(1)
The state is facing a $3 billion shortfall in this year’s budget. House Bill 41 has so much potential to improve the public education system by saving the state money while alleviating strain on the classroom and teacher. It has the potential to save the state and local governments $51 million dollars a year while providing a better experience for public school students.
HB 41 – Tax Fairness in Education: A response to the Department of Public Instruction(3)
We have many challenges ahead in the next few months. I am disappointed that the Department has wandered so far outside of its own jurisdiction as they have done in this instance.
HB 41 – Tax Fairness in Education Fiscal Memorandum(1)
The Fiscal Memorandum for HB-41 was prepared by the North Carolina General Assembly’s non-partisan staff and outlines the savings to our state for allowing parents to have choice in education.
HB 41 – Tax Fairness in Education: A Slide Show of Savings(0)
Tax Fairness In Education – Benefits of Providing Parents with Choice. Learn more about how providing parents with choice will benefit our state government and our students.
House Passes Healthcare Freedom Act(2)
The North Carolina House of Representatives today approved House Bill 2, the “NC Healthcare Protection Act”, by a vote of 66 to 50 on final passage. This legislation protects North Carolina citizens from the unconstitutional mandate to enroll in health insurance or to buy medical care under the federal healthcare legislation passed last year.
