Tim Moore Coverage

Long recused, House Speaker to vote on gambling legislation after ethics opinion

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore previously worked for the Catawba tribe and has recused himself from speaking about or voting on gambling legislation before the body.

Brian Murphy, WRAL reporter

Editorial: NC Senate Bill 20. How NOT to make a law

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 -- The message this action sends to North Carolinians is clear: Rules are made to be bent and broken. Be warned, the whim and will of the leaders of the General Assembly will not be subject to the procedures, regulations and processes that make for an orderly democracy.

Some celebrate, others upset after party-line vote to restrict abortion access

The GOP-led legislature overturned Governor Roy Cooper's veto of SB 20, which will make abortions after 12 weeks illegal, with exceptions.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: The latest plan for parenthood

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

NC Republicans propose new abortion restrictions starting at 12 weeks

The law would make exceptions for cases of incest, rape and threat to the life of the mother. Some lawmakers spoke in support of the proposed bill, while others worried for women's rights.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Taxpayer funding opportunities for private schools

Friday, April 28, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

For new abortion restrictions, NC Republicans need to thread a political needle

On paper, it might look like North Carolina Republicans can pass whatever new abortion laws they want. The reality is more complicated.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

Editorial: Don't grab power, share it

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 -- If this is more than a petty power-grab to upset the state' constitutionally mandated separation of powers between branches of state government, Sen. Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore will lead the effort to expand shared appointment powers to N.C. boards and commissions.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: The gang that shoots from the lip

April 1, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist

Editorial: For legislators it's about showing up. What happens when some don't

Thursday, March 30, 2023 -- Gun violence is on the rise and this latest action by our legislators only escalates that sorry trajectory.

Editorial: Don't wait until the budget is passed. Implement Medicaid expansion now

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 -- It is more exhaustion and relief than joyous accomplishment that Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation into law to finally expand Medicaid. Any celebration must be, unfortunately, tempered by the reality that there will be NO Medicaid expansion until a state budget is signed into law.

Both parties celebrate Gov. Cooper signing the Medicaid expansion bill

The bill was signed into law Monday after passing the General Assembly last week.

Gov. Cooper officially signs Medicaid expansion into law

Medicaid expansion was agreed on by Republican lawmakers earlier in March, and the General Assembly passed the legislation last week.

Roy Cooper signs Medicad expansion

Medicaid expansion was agreed upon earlier this month, and Governor Roy Cooper signed the legislation Monday.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Who's pulling the carpet out?

Friday, March 10, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

NC legislature approves riot penalties bill, setting up possible veto showdown with Cooper

Under the new measure, punishments already in place to willfully participate in a riot or incite one -- and to incur serious injury or property damages during a riot -- would increase. And there would be a new felony crime for participating in a riot that leads to a death.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief, and the Associated Press

Key NC Republicans call for changes to U.S. Constitution

An annual proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution has gained strength in the North Carolina House of Representatives, but major hurdles remain.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

North Carolina Lawmakers to propose new abortion limits

According to a top leader of the General Assembly's GOP, the bill could come forward in the next few weeks. WRAL state government reporter Travis Fain broke down what's next for abortion limits in the state.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: When limits are just a matter of perspective

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

The Wrap: Moore's rammed vehicle, tax cuts, new Lindberg indictment, and Medicaid in the Senate

The week in North Carolina politics from WRAL's NC Capitol team

Man charged with DWI in crash involving Speaker of the House Tim Moore

Speaker of the House Tim Moore on Friday described the moment a driver charged with driving while impaired rammed into him and others inside an unmarked car from behind.

Speaker Tim Moore credits driver with staying calm as car rammed them from behind

House Speaker Tim Moore on Friday will address the incident that occurred last night. He and Rep. David Willis were returning to Raleigh when their vehicle was struck from behind several times.

Driver rams into car carrying NC House Speaker Tim Moore

Authorities were investigating a crash late Thursday that involved North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and state Rep. David Willis.

'It jolted': NC House Speaker Tim Moore describes crash, driver charged with DWI

Speaker of the House Tim Moore on Friday described the moment a driver charged with driving while impaired rammed into him and others inside an unmarked car from behind.

WRAL staff

Fact check: NC House Speaker says Raleigh's 2020 protests turned deadly

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, pushing for a bill to punish rioting, said a person died in 2020's protests of police brutality in Raleigh. PolitiFact checks his claim.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter