Moore Named GOP Speaker Nominee |
Written by Staff Reports
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Saturday, 22 November 2014 13:42 |
ASHEBORO – Kings Mountain Rep. Tim Moore has been nominated by the Republican caucus as nominee for the Speaker of the House, and with the GOP majority that means he is expected to replace U.S. Senator-Elect Thom Tillis in the top leadership position in the lower chamber.
“With a successful November election behind us and new leadership in place, I am anxious to continue to do the work the people elected me to do and to continue to implement policies in the Long Session that move our state forward,” said Moore in a press release issued by the caucus Saturday. “I am committed to improving North Carolina through greater economic opportunity, less burdensome regulations and a new vision for educating and equipping our students. We cannot forget the great responsibility that the voters have entrusted with us. I intend to serve the people of North Carolina as a solutions based leader of this institution who values conservative ideals and stands for common sense governing.”
“We’ve paid off nearly $2 billion in debt owed to the federal government, reformed an outdated tax system that now puts more money in the pockets of North Carolinians, given educators a substantial pay raise, and taken an active look at some of the most burdensome regulations facing businesses across North Carolina,“ Moore continued. “We also acted on the voter’s will by improving the real and perceived integrity of our elections with common sense changes that place us in the mainstream of states on election administration and procedure.”
Republicans have a 74-46 majority in the State House. The legislative session opens Jan. 17.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 22 November 2014 14:43 |