Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statements after voting in support of H.R. 7217, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act and after voting to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Hookerton welcomes Shaun Jackson as new Town Commissioner
Hookerton's leadership is getting a boost of experience with the appointments of Shaun Jackson as Town Commissioner and Sandra Stocks as Mayor Pro Tem.
Murphy introduces legislation to eliminate IRA "Pill Penalty" and support small molecule drug innovation
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act alongside Congressmen Don Davis (D-NC) and Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY). This legislation fixes the Inflation Reduction Act's small molecule “pill penalty,” to ensure continued R&D investments into small molecule medicines.
From Dr. Murphy's Desk: January updates from eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter.
Rep. Greg Murphy M.D.: January updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
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Introducing Shawn Condon: La Grange's New Town Manager
Shawn Condon, the newly appointed Town Manager of La Grange, brings a wealth of experience in both public and private sectors, is poised to lead the growing community into a future of sustainable development and prosperity.
Rep. Chris Humphrey: Opposition to Proposed Homeowners' Insurance Rate Increase by NCRB
I am writing to you in my capacity as a state legislator in the North Carolina General Assembly and as the Chairman of the House Committee on Insurance. This letter serves to express my strong opposition to the proposed 42.2% increase in homeowners’ insurance rates by the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB), slated to take effect on August 1.
Op-Ed: Real Conservatives wouldn’t kick the can down the road on border reforms
The crisis on our southern border is an emergency that demands our nation’s full attention. It can no longer be ignored or swept under the rug.
Governor Cooper declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state. The Order waives truck weight, size and hours of service restrictions so that vehicles carrying essential supplies such as food, medicine or fuel or transporting livestock and crops can get their jobs done quickly.
US Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D.: Recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
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Humphrey appointed to another key legislative committee
Representative Chris Humphrey (R-Lenoir, Greene, Jones) has been appointed by House Speaker Tim Moore to serve on another key legislative committee, the House Select Committee on Oversight & Reform.
North Carolina's 2024 presidential primary candidates approved
North Carolina's State Board of Elections has unanimously approved names of candidates to go on state ballots for the presidential primary on March 5, 2024.
2024 Election candidate list for Jones County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
2024 Election candidate list for Greene County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
2024 Election candidate list for Lenoir County
Candidate filing ended at noon on Dec. 15, 2023. The following list from the North Carolina State Board of Elections are the candidates who filed prior to the deadline.
Breaking News: Senator Jim Perry will not seek re-election
NC Senator Jim Perry is not among the names listed for the 2024 election according to the candidate list maintained by the North Carolina Board of Elections. Currently, there are two names running for NC State Senate District 03.
Murphy votes to formally launch impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to voting in favor of H. Res. 918, a resolution formally launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joseph Biden:
Senator Perry Appointed to Interim Committees
Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) has been appointed to four Legislative Interim Committees for the 2023-24 legislative interim period. Additionally, Perry was selected to serve as the co-chair of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Unemployment Insurance because of his extensive business background.
Lenoir County has a new member on its Board of Commissioners
Keith King was sworn into office Wednesday afternoon at a specially-called meeting of the board. He replaces Chad Rouse, who tendered his resignation to the board earlier this week.
Changes in Lenoir County leadership: Rouse out, King in
Update: Monday 12/4/2023 10:25 AM
During todays Lenoir County Commissioner’s Meeting, the Lenoir County Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Commissioner Chad Rouse. Immediately following the meeting, the clerk to the board published the notice for the special meeting.
—-Original Story, published Friday, 12/1/2023 at 12:00 PM.—-
Commissioner Chad Rouse is resigning from the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners. Neuse News has confirmed that Lenoir County School Board member Keith King will be voted on as Rouse's replacement at an upcoming special Lenoir County Board of Commissioners meeting.