North Carolina Division
Whistleblower Protection Legislation Passes the House
May 7, 2019
The NCPBA was proud to be on hand today as HB 348 passed the House by a 115-1 vote. HB 348 as originally filed by Rep. Holly Grange, Rep. Debra Conrad, Representative Bobby Hanig, and Rep. Billy Richardson offered protections from retaliation for municipal police officers who report corruption. The bill passed through the Judiciary Committee and was later given a referral to the Rules Committee by Rep. Lewis after Rep. Faircloth and Rep. Allen McNeill offered a PCS (Proposed Committee Substitute) that would protect all municipal employees. The PBA wants to thank all of these legislators for their efforts with this critical piece of legislation.
November 26, 2025
When North Carolina Administrative Law Judge Michael Byrne served as a PBA lawyer for many years, Byrne vigorously represented members and protected their rights. Byrne also contributed to PBA victories on appeal by writing ”friend of the court” briefs for PBA in multiple North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court cases.
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This is a listing of candidates that the NCPBA have chosen to endorse in the 2025 General Election being held on November 4th
moreMay 21, 2025
Cooper Barbour, recent graduate of South Johnston High School in Four Oaks, North Carolina, calls herself "driven" to persevere towards her goal of working in the mental health field.
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