Rep. john torbett

Legislative America 250 Committee hears updates

December 5, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Semiquincentennial Committee heard presentations and updates on America 250 celebration planning during its November meeting. The meeting, opened by Committee Co-Chair Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) and Sen. Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland), […]

Legislative committee updated on NCDMV progress

November 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The N.C. House Select Committee on Government Efficiency heard updates from various state officials related to improving operations of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles during a three-hour hearing last Wednesday. Testimony […]

House bill seeks to extend parent rights over K-12 curriculum, books

April 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill filed in the North Carolina House seeks to extend parental rights over K-12 public school curriculum and challenges to books or materials. House Bill 595 was filed last week by Reps. […]

New government efficiency committee announced in state House

February 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) has announced the formation of a new interim committee on government efficiency. The Select Committee on Government Efficiency will be chaired by Reps. […]

Reps. Torbett, Cotham honored with Charter Schools Award

August 31, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Two of the House K-12 Education Committee co-chairs responsible for legislation advancing school choice and charter school access were given the 2023 Champion for Charter Schools Award last month. Reps. John Torbett (R-Gaston) […]