Governor McCrory will not call General Assembly back for a special session | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release:

    Raleigh, N.C.     Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he would not reconvene the Legislature for a special session.

   

    "We have made major progress in getting people back to work here in North Carolina, and that didn't happen by accident. From tax reform to a budget that provides raises to teachers, to coal ash legislation addressing a decades-old problem, the progress we have made is undeniable.

    "I've decided not to call our legislators back for a special session. It would be counterproductive and a waste of taxpayer money to bring the General Assembly back when there is no agreement in place on issues already voted on. However, if a major job recruitment effort develops and it requires legislative support, I will bring lawmakers back to Raleigh.

    "While lawmakers remain at home, my administration will continue to work on other important areas like developing a 25-year strategic transportation plan, cleaning up our coal ash ponds, improving our efficiency and infrastructure, and listening to medical providers on how to best reform Medicaid.

    "We will be busy operating state government and continuing to fight for programs that improve the opportunity, affordability, and quality of life for every North Carolinian."


    Contact: Crystal Feldman
        govpress@nc.gov