/tags/nc-house-of-representatives NC House Of Representatives en-US Copyright Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:08:59 GMT /politics/2024-08-01/julia-howard-nc-house-finance-committee The current longest-serving North Carolina House member is back at her former position leading a prominent committee. Republican Rep. Julia Howard of Davie County was elevated Wednesday by Speaker Tim Moore to a senior chair position on the House Finance Committee. This came more than three years after Moore and other GOP chamber leaders took the post away from Howard during a dispute over tax legislation. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:08:59 GMT /politics/2024-08-01/julia-howard-nc-house-finance-committee Associated Press /politics/2021-11-02/nc-democrats-walk-out-protest-republican-house-loftis-gaston-insurrection Rep. Donnie Loftis of Gaston County said he was just outside the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection in January. Loftis has said he had “zero involvement in the rioting” and condemned how others went inside. At least one Democrat said Loftis' rally participation crossed the line. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:19:05 GMT /politics/2021-11-02/nc-democrats-walk-out-protest-republican-house-loftis-gaston-insurrection Associated Press /news/2021-05-06/n-c-house-votes-to-bar-abortions-based-on-race-down-syndrome The North Carolina House has approved legislation barring abortion providers from performing the procedure if a woman’s decision centered on the unborn child’s race or a Down syndrome diagnosis. Thursday's vote came after nearly after an hour of impassioned debate. Thu, 06 May 2021 22:58:59 GMT /news/2021-05-06/n-c-house-votes-to-bar-abortions-based-on-race-down-syndrome Associated Press /politics/2020-12-30/top-democrat-in-nc-house-is-resigning-for-appeals-court-seat A top Democrat in the North Carolina House of Representatives has been appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals by Gov. Roy Cooper.The Raleigh… Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:28:38 GMT /politics/2020-12-30/top-democrat-in-nc-house-is-resigning-for-appeals-court-seat Associated Press /politics/2020-10-09/queen-clampitt-race-in-wnc-marks-fifth-face-off-in-a-decade One of the most competitive local races in the state is in District 119, which includes Jackson, Swain and Haywood Counties. Democratic Rep. Joe Sam Queen… Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:09:25 GMT /politics/2020-10-09/queen-clampitt-race-in-wnc-marks-fifth-face-off-in-a-decade Stacia Brown, Frank Stasio