North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) | Tim Moore/Facebook
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) | Tim Moore/Facebook
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) recently updated supporters regarding ongoing issues, including accusations that Democratic lawmakers signed a pledge endorsing taking money away from police departments, litigation related to voter identification and taxes, and pension-related legislative reforms.
In a Sept. 15 release posted to his official website, Moore referenced a fact-check by the News and Observer that delved more deeply into Republican accusations that Democratic lawmakers signed a pledge that advocated for taking money away from law enforcement agencies. Moore stated that the fact check confirmed at least 30 House Democrats have signed the pledge.
More also took the opportunity to reinforce Republican support for law enforcement around the state, including the vote to raise pay for highway patrol, correctional and state law enforcement officers. He also noted the Republican move to increase penalties for assaults on law enforcement.
In legal news, Moore stated that the federal 4th Circuit’s three-judge panel, "have also allowed lawmakers to intervene and defend voter ID in federal court.” He also said that a recent ruling upheld the Republican-passed lower maximum tax rate.
Finally, Moore touted the pension “stress-test” for the Teachers and State Employees Retirement System and noted that it has received the endorsement of the Pew Research Trust. It is only the latest of Republican-led efforts to improve the financial standing of the state, he said.
Stress testing such as that applied to state pensions is important for risk management, helping with the assessment of contribution policies and offering an early warning system that tips off officials to potential problems, he wrote. It is expected to assist with budgetary planning and prevent costly errors.
Moore added other efforts, such as the balanced budget, paying down of debt, building-up of the state rainy day fund, and collection of revenue surpluses, to the fiscal victories of the Republican-dominated General Assembly.
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