Serving Ashe and Watauga Counties
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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Today we honor those who sacrificed their lives for this great country. The selflessness and courage of all the men and women servicemembers who lost their lives in battle will forever be a remembrance that our freedom did not come without a price.
The Republican-led North Carolina House is committed to protecting and defending the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. This legislative session, House lawmakers have advanced several key bills to support lawful gun ownership, including legislation to repeal the state’s unnecessary and duplicative pistol permit process that requires county sheriffs to sign off on handgun purchases. …
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The Republican-led North Carolina House has approved several bills this legislative session to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including legislation to streamline access to care, increase awareness and expand job opportunities ✓ Expand Access to Care for Children with Autism (House Bill 91) House Bill 91 reduces regulations so that children with autism …
Raleigh, NC - Earlier today, House Bill 211 - Reopen Bars and Restaurants (Moffitt, R - Henderson) passed through the House Chamber by a vote of 71-45 with bi-partisan support. The bill addresses the outcry of the North Carolina service industry and small businesses to reopen fully. After more than a year of reduced capacity, …
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Bipartisan Bill Called “Game-Changer” for Families Raleigh, NC – Today, the state legislature gave final approval to legislation introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) and Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) to streamline and expand access to care for children with autism. The bill, which passed both the House and Senate unanimously, now …
Raleigh, N.C. - Today, House Bill 805: Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, passed the North Carolina House of Representatives with an 88-25 vote. House Bill 805 would seek to deter future civil unrest through multiple avenues. The legislation would significantly increase penalties for inciting a riot that leads to death, engaging in riots, and engaging …
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Legislation requested by the NC Sheriffs’ Association Raleigh, NC – The state House voted today to end an unnecessary and duplicative pistol permit process that requires county sheriffs to sign off on handgun purchases. House Bill 398 was introduced by Rep. Jay Adams (R-Catawba) and came at the request of the NC Sheriffs’ Association. Currently, …
On this day, May 6th, 2021, we mourn the passing of Sergeant Chris Ward and Deputy Logan Fox, and we pray for the families involved in the tragic events that occurred on April 29th in Boone, NC. We pray for Michelle and George Ligon. We pray for our first responders, our veterans, and our servicemembers. …
I was proud to vote for House Joint Resolution 330 to express my strong opposition to any federal infringement and overreach over our state's Constitutional authority to manage, control, and administer elections. This includes current efforts in the United States Congress to pass H.R. 1, which among other things, prohibits voter ID, expands mail-in voting …
Representative Ray Pickett 