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Raleigh, NC – Today the North Carolina House approved the North Carolina Farm Act to support agriculture communities across North Carolina. The North Carolina Farm Act of 2021-22 represents the crucial role of farming families, with various changes to laws applicable to agriculture, forestry, and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Farm Act …
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Yesterday the House passed SB 173, the “Free the Smiles Act.” The bill gives local school boards the authority to determine masking policies for students in their district. The bill would also require school boards to define their masking policies by an August 1 deadline. If no policy has been adopted by the deadline, students …
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The Republican-led North Carolina House has approved several important bills this legislative session to defend the Constitution and protect the personal freedoms and liberties of North Carolinians. This includes legislation to rein in the Governor’s unilateral emergency authority, and oppose federal overreach over state election laws. Here is a full breakdown of the bills approved …
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Raleigh, NC – With dozens of veterans looking on in the House Gallery, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted 100-5 on Wednesday to approve bipartisan legislation to eliminate the state income tax on military retirement pay. House Bill 83 Eliminate Income Tax for Military Retirees is sponsored by Reps. John Szoka (R-Cumberland), John Bell …
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After the riots and looting that devastated many North Carolina downtowns last year, the Republican-led North Carolina House made it a priority this legislative session to uphold law and order and ensure public safety. From increasing penalties to strengthening laws, the state House has worked hard to crack down on rioting and defend the rule …
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We have all heard stories from businesses that are unable to fill job vacancies because of a lack of workers. Unfortunately, this deficit in the workforce leaves many of these businesses unable to operate or critically short-staffed . The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) reports that restaurants in North Carolina are down about …
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Representative Ray Pickett 