NC Republican lawmaker loses his leadership role after racist question on House floor Two Republican members of the North Carolina House have resigned from leadership positions within their caucus. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023
Editorial: Appalling remarks made on NC House floor. Do better, Republicans It was, simply put, shameful. Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023
NC Democrats call for Rep. Cotham’s resignation as she switches to GOP WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Robert Reives and several Democrat-led organizations called Tuesday for the resignation of Democratic Rep. Tricia Cotham, the day before she switched her party affiliation. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 6, 2023
Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to North Carolina House GOP caucus RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic State Rep. Tricia Cotham joined House and Senate GOP leaders at the North Carolina GOP headquarters Wednesday morning to announce that she is switching parties to become a member of the House Republican caucus. Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023
Switching parties, Rep. Tricia Cotham is formally welcomed to NC House GOP caucus RALEIGH, N.C. — Democratic State Rep. Tricia Cotham joined House and Senate GOP leaders at the North Carolina GOP headquarters Wednesday morning to announce that she is switching parties to become a member of the House Republican caucus. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes pistol permit repeal, setting up override showdown with GOP RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed gun rights legislation Friday that would repeal the state’s permit requirement for buying handguns, which Republicans argue is outdated and an unnecessary infringement on Second Amendment rights, but which most Democrats vehemently oppose ending. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023
NC Democrats protest vote on gun bill without any amendments RALEIGH, N.C. — A package of gun rights measures, including a repeal of the state’s permit law for buying handguns, cleared the legislature on Wednesday after a contentious debate and protests by Democrats over a decision by House Speaker Tim Moore not to consider any amendments to the bill. Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023
The top fundraisers in the North Carolina House Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Mar 9, 2023
Future of abortion law in NC unclear as Republicans work to reach consensus on ban RALEIGH, N.C. — As state lawmakers convened on Wednesday for the first day of the 2023 legislative session, abortion rights activists gathered outside the nearby State Capitol to protest anticipated efforts by Republicans to curtail abortion laws this year. Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023
Does NC need new rules for poultry farms? That question divides lawmakers As Democratic lawmaker Pricey Harrison sees it, North Carolina needs stronger regulation to protect neighbors and the environment from rapidly expanding poultry farms. Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022
The top fundraisers in the North Carolina House Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. Ballotpedia · Jul 31, 2022