It is was a very good night for
@NCHouseGOP
candidates across the state! As the House Majority Leader, I am excited to get back to work with my colleagues and build on the important work we've done to help hardworking North Carolinians.
#ncpol
#ncga
BIG NEWS: The NC House just passed my bill to give
@UNC_System
schools the option to sell beer & wine at athletic events. Now onto the Senate:
#ncga
#ncpol
It is official! My bill to give
@UNC_System
schools the option to sell beer/wine at athletic games just passed the House & is on the way to
@NC_Governor
for his signature. One last step before becoming law. 🍻🍺
#ncpol
#ncga
I've joined my
#ncga
colleagues in demanding answers from
@NCAA
on disqualification of
@NCStateBaseball
. It's absurd to deny these young men this opportunity while boasting about packing stadium w/20k people who're not required to be vaccinated/wear mask.
BIG NEWS:
@SenatorRickGunn
& I will be filing a bill next week to allow public universities the ability to sell beer/wine at athletic venues. We've heard from law enforcement, administrators & students & believe this is a positive step for safety & economic growth.
#ncpol
#NCGA
Today, the NC House voted to override SIX of Gov. Cooper’s vetoes - the most ever in one day. This included bills to support
#farmers
, combat
#ESG
agenda, encourage local government audits, and prevent compelled speech in state agencies.
#ncga
#ncpol
Today is the first annual
#WoundedHeroesDay
in North Carolina. Please join me in honoring and thanking these American heroes. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Freedom is not free!
The
@NC_Governor
has officially signed my bill giving
@UNC_System
schools the option to sell beer & wine at athletic games into law! Great news for our universities, fans and local economies!
#ncpol
#ncga
🍻⚾️🏀🏈🍺
Today, the House passed
#HB463
to ban hostile foreign governments like China & Russia from buying up NC farmland & property surrounding military bases. By halting these foreign land grabs, our bill mitigates an unnecessary threat to our national & food security.
#ncga
#ncpol
North Carolina should be very proud because we have eight teams playing in the
@NCAABaseball
College World Series - with the most important one being my alma mater,
@UNCWBaseball
. Congrats to all the teams, coaches and student athletes!
#ncpol
#ncga
There needs to be a discussion about endless duration of power that's granted to
@NC_Governor
during a self-declared emergency. This bill isn't about politics—it's about restoring checks/balances. No one should have such unilateral authority, especially for unlimited time.
#ncpol
IT'S OFFICIAL → The
#NCGA
has restored the will of the voters and overrode
@NC_Governor
's veto of the bipartisan
#voterID
bill - making it the law of the land!
#ncpol
It’s shameful that
@NC_Governor
would declare a fake state of emergency when real people are still homeless & waiting for him to deliver on the help he promised them six years ago after Hurricanes Matthew & then Florence. Let’s stop the publicity stunts & get to work.
#ncpol
…
Congrats to all who had courage to put their names on ballot. Campaigns are tough - emotionally & physically. Not only on candidates, but also on family & friends. Win or lose - thanks for stepping up to make a difference. Our country depends on citizens willing to serve.
#ncpol
On this day, 245 years ago, in Halifax, NC, we became the first colony to call for independence from Great Britain with the
#HalifaxResolves
. I’m very proud & grateful for these brave North Carolinians who helped lead us to independence & made NC “First in Freedom!”
#ncpol
#ncga
Today, I officially filed for re-election to the NC House. It’s truly an honor to serve our community and I look forward to once again earning their support and vote of confidence! 🇺🇸
#ncpol
#ncga
76 years ago today,
@USMC
Marines raised the American flag over Mt. Suribachi, the highest point of
#IwoJima
. The battle would continue on for 30 days – in which nearly 7,000 U.S. service members were killed. Today, we remember & honor these American heroes.
#SemperFi
🇺🇸
Today marks a year since
@NC_Governor
put NC under state of emergency. Since then, he's had absolute power over our citizens. No one should have unilateral authority to shut down schools, businesses & livelihoods. The
#EmergencyPowersAccountabilityAct
will fix that.
#ncpol
#ncga
We lost an outstanding man today. Deeply saddened by passing of my colleague & friend Dana Bumgardner. It was an honor to serve with him & I’ll always cherish our time together. He served w/great distinction & passion for his community. He will be dearly missed.
#ncpol
#ncga
The PCS for HB 1043 that will be considered shortly in Rules includes a provision to allow ABC Commissioner to authorize mixed beverages to accompany take out or delivery food purchases. This is a common sense step that will help keep restaurants afloat & save jobs.
#NCGA
#NCPOL
Interesting to see
@NC_Governor
get Council of State approval before issuing "State of Emergency" ahead of yesterday's storm. Yet, he refuses to do same for current year-long, statewide
#COVID
emergency & other EOs? Exactly why we must pass HB 264.
#ncpol
On
#Thanksgiving
, there’s a good chance you should be thankful for a North Carolina farmer. From sweetpotatoes, turkeys and pigs, our hardworking farmers are leading the nation in production �� and they deserve our sincere gratitude and appreciation! 🍠🦃🐖
#NCpol
#ncga
#GotToBeNC
…
Today, House passed its budget w/veto-proof vote:
✔Cuts income tax
✔11%
@NCSHP
raise
✔10% teacher raise
✔7.5% state employee raise
✔2% state retiree COLA
✔$35M job training
✔$2B water/sewer
✔$40M school safety
✔Bans
#ZuckBucks
✔$40M farmland preservation
#ncga
#ncpol
Happy Birthday,
#NorthCarolina
! On this day, 234 years ago, the General Assembly ratified the U.S. Constitution, making The Old North State the 12th state to be admitted to the Union. I’m very grateful and proud to call North Carolina home!
#ncpol
#ncga
Always special to have my family by my side as we officially begin another term. Very grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our great state! 🇺🇸
#ncpol
#ncga
#PASSED
: The
#NCGA
gave final approval today to bipartisan legislation to ensure every family has the ability to choose in-person learning. Sadly, too many students do not have that option. Hopefully
@NC_Governor
does right thing for these families — and signs the bill!
#ncpol
Thank you to voters of
#NCHouse10
for re-electing me to serve another term in
#NCGA
! I‘m truly humbled & honored by all support, prayers & opportunity to keep serving. It was a big night for
@NCHouseGOP
. Congrats to all candidates. Now it’s time to get back to work!
#ncpol
My friend & mentor has decided to step away from politics & no matter your political affiliation, we should all take a moment to thank Sen. Pate — a military hero, councilman, mayor, representative, senator, husband, father, grandfather & statesman.
#ncpol
I’ve already to put in the request and we will be inviting the 2022
@CBITourney
Champions
@uncwmenshoops
to the North Carolina General Assembly to honor the team and celebrate their season.
With an expanded majority, the
@NCHouseGOP
is ready to get back to work & officially kick-off another successful session next week that makes North Carolina an even better place to live, work & raise a family!
#ncpol
#ncga
@NCGOP
@RSLC
@NCHouseSpeaker
Today, I filed
#HB463
to prohibit China, Russia & other foreign adversaries & state-controlled entities from purchasing farmland, including areas surrounding military bases. We must act to mitigate this threat to our national & food security.
#ncga
#ncpol
Good morn! Overnight, basically the entire SEC teamed up against us to try to take us down— Arkansas, Auburn, Alabama 🆘🆘🆘
Simply Tweet
#BestBarSupDogs
. We need your vote more than ever!!! Tell one person to vote plz🙏
I commend my colleague Rep. Perrin Jones, MD for asking Secretary Cohen tough questions yesterday about state’s failures in preventing outbreaks in nursing homes & their policies forcing separation of loved ones & families. I agree 100%. It needs to be addressed now.
#ncga
#ncpol
For the second year in a row, North Carolina has been ranked by
@CNBC
as America’s
#1
State for Business. A testament to the success of the
@NCGOP
-led
#NCGA
's efforts over the past decade to create a business friendly environment through balanced budgets, less taxes, fewer…
Thank you to Kyle Robinson, his wife Bobbie & their son Samuel for joining us today to highlight impact of our bill to improve access to autism treatment. This is a game changer for families across the state who're affected by
#autism
.
#ncga
#ncpol
@JamesPerryNC
@zackhawkinsnc
Today I joined veto-proof majority of my
#ncga
colleagues in voting to crack down on rioting. This bill enhances penalties for looting, property destruction & assaulting an officer. The 1st Amendment protects right to peacefully protest, but there's no excuse for violence.
#ncpol
Over 600 days later—it’s clear there is no more emergency! A great editorial by my friend
@RepHumphrey
in
@kinstonfp
. He's exactly right—our constitution never intended for governor to have such absolute authority, especially for an unlimited time.
#ncpol
#ncga
@NCGOP
@RSLC
Congrats to all the candidates who had the courage to put their name on the ballot. Running for office is not easy - and we need more people willing to step up and serve their communities. Win or lose, thank you for trying to make a difference! 🇺🇲️👏
#ncga
#ncpol
Thankful to have my family by my side as I take the oath of office and continue serving the people of North Carolina! Be sure to tune in at noon for the official swearing-in at .
#ncga
#ncpol
Every state bordering NC has reopened bars & gyms. Yet, Gov. Cooper continues to keep NC shutdown. These
#smallbiz
are ready to open safely—just like restaurants. Many have closed for good & others won't survive being shutdown much longer.
#ncpol
#ncga
💲VA
💲SC
💲GA
💲TN
❌NC
The Governor was never intended to have such absolute authority, especially for an unlimited time. This bill is not about politics or what
@NC_Governor
has or has not done. It's about clarifying law to restore checks & balances.
#ncpol
#ncga
Welcome to the newest North Carolina District 7 Senator-Elect Jim Perry. Excited to work with you for the betterment of all of Eastern North Carolina!
#ncga
#ncpol
Shortly, House will attempt to override
@NC_Governor
's veto of
#BornAliveAct
. Claire Culwell, an abortion survivor, came to
#NCGA
today to ask Democrats to do right thing & protect babies born alive after a failed abortion. Thanks to her & Gianna Jessen for sharing their stories.
Sen. Louis Pate is a true statesman & public servant. He’s a decorated combat veteran who dedicated his life to public service & helping others. He was a mentor for me & countless others. It has been an honor to serve with him. He’ll be missed!
#ncpol
I am truly heartbroken & saddened by the passing of our dear friend & beloved colleague Rep. Linda Johnson. She was a very special & kind person who brought incredible joy & happiness to all. I will miss her dearly & will always cherish our memories & time together.
#ncga
#ncpol
Fun fact! From sweet potatoes 🍠 to turkey 🦃, your
#Thanksgiving
feast is likely thanks to the labor of a NC farmer. We‘re not only top producer of sweet potatoes in US, but we also rank
#2
in turkey production. Thanks to all our NC farmers! 👩🌾
#NCGA
#NCagriculture
#GotToBeNC
I want to address three points in Gov. Cooper’s
#StateOfTheState
speech tonight:
❌ We still have
#HurricaneMatthew
victims waiting for help.
❌ Make no mistake - Medicaid expansion is not free.
❌ The Governor is no friend of agriculture. He’s vetoed every Farm Act.
#ncpol
It’s a shame Gov. Cooper would defy the will of the voters and veto this common sense and bipartisan
#voterID
bill. I am looking forward to joining my colleagues next week in overriding his veto and approving this needed safeguard.
#ncga
#ncpol
Today I was honored to be joined by my family as I was sworn in for another term in the NC House. Excited to get back to work for the people of North Carolina!
#ncpol
#ncga
We sent
@NC_Governor
another bipartisan bill to allow businesses to reopen under strict guidelines. It also addresses Gov's reason for vetoing last bill. Hope he joins us in helping
#smallbiz
. Not fair they're shutdown while Walmart is open.
#ncga
#ncpol
This is a challenging/uncertain time but it’s important we stay calm, use common sense & don’t panic. Also, let us remember & find ways to help friends/neighbors who face difficult situations dealing w/school closings & lost income. Let’s work together & we‘ll get through this!
This Friday, May 1st, F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB will show appreciation and support for Eastern North Carolina medical professionals and first responders during a regional flyover.
#ncpol
#ncga
Congratulations to our state's next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
@paulmnewby
! This is a huge win for the rule of law and our entire judicial system. He will do an outstanding job leading our state's highest court.
#ncpol
Congratulations to my friend Rep. Karl Gillespie on being elected by the
@NCHouseGOP
caucus as our new House Majority Whip. Thank you to Rep.
@JonHardister
for your service and leadership over the years in this position.
#ncpol
#ncga
Congrats to NC native and
@NCState
graduate
@Astro_Christina
on being selected as one of 18
@NASA
astronauts who will train for the
#Artemis
team, which aims to get humans back on the moon by 2024!
Happy Birthday,
#NorthCarolina
! 231 years ago today, the
#NCGA
ratified the U.S. Constitution, making The Old North State the 12th state to be admitted to the Union.
#ncpol
We officially (and finally) wrapped up 2021
#ncga
long session yesterday, marking one of longest in history. Excited to take the tie off and get out of Raleigh and spend more time back home with my family and across state helping my
@NCHouseGOP
colleagues.
#ncpol
@NCHouseSpeaker
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the support and prayers. I can never thank you enough. Now it’s time to go back to work to represent the people of Eastern NC in Raleigh!
Very, very proud to see my legislative assistant, Susan Horne, recognized by Spectrum for her great work for our district & NC! Susan has served over three decades in
#NCGA
& has been w/me from the very beginning. She's the rock of our office & we couldn't do it w/out her!
#ncpol
I have so much respect & appreciation for David Lewis. He‘s more than a colleague & a seat mate. He‘s a true friend. For the past 18 years, he has fought tirelessly for his constituents & a better North Carolina & he’s always done it the right way. I‘ll miss serving w/him.
#ncpol
I want to thank the people of Harnett County for electing me to the General Assembly, and allowing me to serve you for 18 years. Words cannot express how grateful I am to each of you for the providing me with the opportunity to serve.
#ncpol
#NCGA
Heartbroken over passing of our friend & colleague Rep. Jerry Carter of Rockingham County. He was a kind, compassionate & devoted man who proudly served his community both as a pastor & legislator. He'll be greatly missed. Prayers for his family during this difficult time.
#ncpol
A very exciting day as
@NC_Governor
signed into law our legislation to expand access to care for children with
#autism
. This bill is truly a game changer for countless families. Thank you to all who helped make it happen, especially,
@ChuckMcGrady
.
#NCPOL
#NCGA
@zackhawkinsnc
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate hardworking North Carolinians and Americans across our country who keep our businesses running and our economy strong. A special thank you to all those working today, including our troops, police officers and firefighters.
#ncpol
#ncga
As I wrote in today's
@newsobserver
, no one should have unilateral authority to shut down NC—especially for over a year. HB264 will clarify the law to reflect current challenges & ensure more accountability, regardless of who is
@NC_Governor
.
#ncga
#ncpol
Good news! The
@NC_Governor
just signed into law my bill to help people properly identify their
@Uber
or
@lyft
. A big step in improving safety of ride-sharing in NC. Hopeful it will serve as a national model for other states.
#ncga
#ncpol
Today, I officially filed for re-election w/my family by my side. It's truly an honor to serve citizens of eastern NC. Wayne County is my home & I look forward to the opportunity to once again earn support of our community & ensure we have a strong voice in Raleigh!
#ncga
#ncpol
Very grateful for the show of support from my
@NCHouseGOP
colleagues,
@CTruittNC
and all those who came out for my campaign event in Goldsboro. A special thank you to Kate and Jeremiah Daniels for hosting a great event. It’s truly an honor to serve our community and the citizens…
Excited to have my family by my side today as I filed for re-election to continue serving the citizens of NC House District 10.
#ncpol
#ncga
#nchouse10
It’s now been over 800 days since
@NC_Governor
unilaterally put North Carolina under a state of emergency. I'm glad that
#ncga
Democratic leadership now agrees it's time for Governor to end his emergency order & allow our state to move forward.
#ncpol
@FrontRowmarc
@JamesPerryNC
Wow! Congrats to
@CalforNC
for being the first person to unite eastern and western style BBQ. We can all agree that he has absolutely no idea what BBQ is or what it means to be “an ambassador for North Carolina BBQ.” Sad!
#ncpol
#ncga
#BBQgate
#GotToBeNC
#FeedTheDialgoueNC