Press Releases & Statements
Iler Appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore to the House Select Committee on School Safety
Rep. Frank Iler (R-Brunswick County) announced that he was recently appointed by North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore to serve on the House Select Committee on School Safety. “I thank Speaker Moore for immediately creating this committee on school safety and appointing me as a member. We do a superior job in Brunswick…
Read MoreState Representative Frank Iler to Seek Re-Election in 2018
OAK ISLAND, N.C. — State Representative Frank Iler, an Oak Island Republican, issued the following statement today announcing his plans to seek re-election in 2018. “I plan to seek re-election to the N.C. House of Representatives in 2018 because the good people of Brunswick County need a level-headed, well-respected conservative voice in Raleigh. Our campaign is already well…
Read MoreHurricane Matthew Damage Assessment
Sunday I was able to observe and assess the damage from Hurricane Matthew both on land and by air. First, a drive around Oak Island revealed many flattened dunes on the front row, as well as sand and debris in the streets. Then, I was offered a chance to view the entire Brunswick County coast…
Read MoreNCAA and ACC Remove Championship Games from North Carolina
The announcement by the NCAA and ACC that they will punish North Carolina by withholding championship games demonstrates the hypocrisy of these arrogant organizations. They are not applying the same logic to over 20 other states with similar laws which are participating in a lawsuit against the Obama dictate on this subject. There is also…
Read MoreBrunswick County’s Tom Adams named Chair of NC State Ports Authority
Governor McCrory made a wise choice in selecting Brunswick County’s own Tom Adams to be the next chairman of the N.C. State Ports Authority Board of Directors. Tom has been very active since his appointment to the Ports Authority board, and he is actively involved in economic development efforts here in Brunswick County. I am…
Read MoreStatement on the Coal Ash situation in North Carolina
OAK ISLAND, N.C. – State Representative Frank Iler (R-Brunswick) released the following statement regarding the Coal Ash situation in North Carolina today: “Over the past few weeks we have heard continuous stories in the press about the coal ash pond situation in Eden at the Dan River, as well as the apparent pumping of coal…
Read MoreState Representative Frank Iler issues statement following education policy announcement by Gov. McCrory, Lt. Gov. Forest and legislative leaders
OAK ISLAND, N.C. – State Representative Frank Iler (R-Brunswick) released the following statement following today’s major education policy announcement by Governor Pat McCrory, Lt. Governor Dan Forest, N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis and N.C. Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger: “I am very pleased with new policy initiatives outlined in today’s announcement. They are in…
Read MoreSpeaker Tillis appoints Rep. Iler to the Joint Legislative Study Committee on the Affordable Care Act
RALEIGH, NC – House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) recently announced the House co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Study Committee on the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Jim Fulghum (R-Wake), a doctor, and Rep. Jeff Collins (R-Nash), an insurance agent, will lead the committee to investigate the impacts of the Affordable Care Act on North Carolina. “Citizens all…
Read MoreRep. Iler tours Cape Fear Regional Jetport
OAK ISLAND, N.C. — Just before Labor Day, Representative Frank Iler had an opportunity to see the recent improvements to the Cape Fear Regional Jetport from the air in the tour helicopter based at the jetport. From the air, he was able to observe the major runway extension, new taxiway parallel to the runway and…
Read MoreStatement on Governor McCrory’s Vetoes
As you know, Governor Pat McCrory recently vetoed two bills passed by the N.C. General Assembly: HB 392 (Warrant Status/Drug Screen Public Assistance) and HB 786 (Reclaim NC Act). Below are my positions on these two vetoes (click on the links below to view the bills): HB 392 (Warrant Status/Drug Screen Public Assistance): I intend…
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