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Governor Roy Cooper took action on two pieces of legislation today. He signed SB 290 ABC Regulatory Reform Bill, and vetoed SB 392 Various Charter School Changes.
 

SB 290 ABC Regulatory Reform Bill

Governor Roy Cooper kicks off the 3rd Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive next week to encourage school supply donations for public-school students and teachers across the state. On average, teachers spend about $500 of their own money on supplies for their classrooms each year. 

It has been eighteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly. As of today, Republican leaders have not shared any counteroffer to keep the budget process moving forward. 

Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law: 

Today Governor Roy Cooper signed two bills into law, SB 420, the North Carolina Service members Civil Relief Act and

TO: Members of the Press
FROM: Ford Porter, Governor’s Deputy Communications Director
DATE: July 25, 2019
RE: Wayne County School Funding Questions for Speaker Moore
 

Members of the media,

Read More About the Governor’s Compromise Proposal

It has been sixteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly. As of today, Republican leaders have not shared any counteroffer to keep the budget process moving forward. 

Governor Cooper announced the State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved $112 million in loans that will help North Carolina communities pay for 26 much-needed drinking water and wastewater projects statewide, from Murphy to Manteo.

Gov. Cooper has nominated two new members, three reappointments and five current members to new seats to serve on the North Carolina Board of Transportation:

As new members: