Press Releases 09/12/2019
Tillis Announces More Than $23 Million for NC to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
“The opioid epidemic has devastated communities in North Carolina and across the country,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 09/12/2019
Tillis Leading The Charge As Senate Confirms President Trump’s 150th Judge, Continuing To Fight For More Conservative Judges
“President Trump promised to remake the federal judiciary by nominating well-qualified conservative judges, and I’ve been proud to stand with the President to keep that promise,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 09/11/2019
Tillis Introduces Professor Richard Myers at Senate Confirmation Hearing
I applaud President Trump for nominating Professor Myers. He will be an excellent judge and I will support President Trump and this eminently qualified judicial nominee.
Press Releases 09/9/2019
Tillis Statement on New Report Showing Nearly 500 Illegal Immigrants Released From NC Jails Despite Detainer Requests
Today’s report shows just how dangerous and reckless sanctuary policies are for counties that refuse to comply with ICE’s lawful detainer and release notification requests.
Press Releases 09/8/2019
Tillis Discusses Hurricane Dorian on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures
North Carolina is focused on what we need to do to recover from Hurricane Dorian as well as previous storms like Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence.
Press Releases 09/5/2019
Tillis Encourages North Carolinians To Put Safety First As Hurricane Dorian Passes
It is vital that every North Carolinian follows the evacuation orders and warnings of the Governor and local governments and also be mindful of tornado warnings.
Press Releases 09/5/2019
Tillis: North Carolina is Prepared for Hurricane Dorian
“When we get back to Washington next week, we will start working on what needs there are as a result of Hurricane Dorian and get assistance down to the state and individuals affected by the storm.”
Press Releases 09/3/2019
Tillis, Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats’ Court-Packing Threat
Our constitutional republic depends on an independent judiciary ruling impartially on the basis of what the law says. We ask that the Justices stand firm and do their part to protect our “government of laws, not of men.
Press Releases 08/28/2019
VIDEO: Tillis previews bill to address the state administration's failure to distribute Hurricane Matthew assistance to North Carolinians still waiting for help
The state administration has only allocated 7% of the $236 million in CDBG-DR funds despite having possession of the federal assistance for more than 500 days.
Press Releases 08/28/2019
Tillis Announces Bill To Expedite Hurricane Matthew Assistance For North Carolinians Still Waiting For Help
Tillis Legislation Will Allow HUD To Allocate CDBG-DR Funds Directly To Local Communities If The State Government Fails To Distribute The Assistance In A Timely Manner