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Archived Results for June 2015

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It was an honor and a privilege last week to welcome members of our armed forces - including men and women from North Carolina's National Guard - to the General Assembly as a part of our Military Appreciation Day.
It was an honor and a privilege last week to welcome members of our armed forces - including men and women from North Carolina's National Guard - to the General Assembly as a part of our Military Appreciation Day.
 
I am using the word “saga” in the sense of an old story that has repeated itself over an over through out history.
I am using the word “saga” in the sense of an old story that has repeated itself over an over through out history.
 
Late last week the North Carolina House passed its FY 2015-17 budget proposal. The spending plan would appropriate $22.16 billion in the coming year, an increase of 6.3 percent over the amount of projected actual spending in the current budget year.
Late last week the North Carolina House passed its FY 2015-17 budget proposal. The spending plan would appropriate $22.16 billion in the coming year, an increase of 6.3 percent over the amount of projected actual spending in the current budget year.
 
Momentum for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal continues to build as counties across the state express official support for the initiative. Currituck, Cabarrus, Dare and Sampson Counties have all passed resolutions expressing support for placing the Connect NC bonds on the ballot in...
Momentum for Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal continues to build as counties across the state express official support for the initiative. Currituck, Cabarrus, Dare and Sampson Counties have all passed resolutions expressing support for placing the Connect NC bonds on the ballot in...
 
Two reports this week from the John Locke Foundation discuss the costly unintended consequences of state government mandates.
 
Governor McCrory attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Merz's new headquarters in Raleigh today.
Governor McCrory attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Merz's new headquarters in Raleigh today.
 
Thirty-six graduates of the Beaufort County Early College High School were honored Thursday, May 28.
Thirty-six graduates of the Beaufort County Early College High School were honored Thursday, May 28.
 
North Carolina lawmakers can boost patient choice, put downward pressure on health care costs, and reduce red tape by repealing the state's certificate-of-need law
North Carolina lawmakers can boost patient choice, put downward pressure on health care costs, and reduce red tape by repealing the state's certificate-of-need law
 
A quick review of Conservatism at work in the Southern Baptist Convention is a good analysis of Conservatism at work in politics and NC.
A quick review of Conservatism at work in the Southern Baptist Convention is a good analysis of Conservatism at work in politics and NC.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after reviewing pardon applications from Henry McCollum and Leon Brown.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after reviewing pardon applications from Henry McCollum and Leon Brown.
 
Senator Tillis repeatedly called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain why the H-2B visa cap was reached so soon in comparison to previous years, and called on DHS to conduct an audit to determine whether the correct number of H-2B visas was issued.
Senator Tillis repeatedly called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain why the H-2B visa cap was reached so soon in comparison to previous years, and called on DHS to conduct an audit to determine whether the correct number of H-2B visas was issued.
 
By the middle of June, state Senate leaders have promised to pass a budget for the next two fiscal years, and they swear it will be a lot different from the one that got through the House just before Memorial Day - less spending, more saving, fewer deals for special interests, and (possibly) even mo
By the middle of June, state Senate leaders have promised to pass a budget for the next two fiscal years, and they swear it will be a lot different from the one that got through the House just before Memorial Day - less spending, more saving, fewer deals for special interests, and (possibly) even mo
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week features the resurrection of a Bad Bill feature from two years ago. House Bill 609, The Healthy and High Performing Schools Act, is sponsored by Reps. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford), Susan Fisher (D-Buncombe) and Becky Carney (D-Mecklenburg). HB 609 is a near...
This week's Bad Bill of the Week features the resurrection of a Bad Bill feature from two years ago. House Bill 609, The Healthy and High Performing Schools Act, is sponsored by Reps. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford), Susan Fisher (D-Buncombe) and Becky Carney (D-Mecklenburg). HB 609 is a near...
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited the State Highway Patrol Training Academy today to discuss Connect NC projects proposed for the State Highway Patrol.
Governor Pat McCrory visited the State Highway Patrol Training Academy today to discuss Connect NC projects proposed for the State Highway Patrol.
 
At cato.org, Walter Olson has posted an interesting discussion of how politicians are increasingly inclined to criminalize politically incorrect speech...
At cato.org, Walter Olson has posted an interesting discussion of how politicians are increasingly inclined to criminalize politically incorrect speech...
 
An East Carolina University psychiatrist has published research that shows what adolescents in eastern North Carolina think of electronic cigarettes and how they're using them.
An East Carolina University psychiatrist has published research that shows what adolescents in eastern North Carolina think of electronic cigarettes and how they're using them.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees met on June 2 and appointed the following nominees to serve on the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2015: John Jones, Bill Wall, Bill Zachman, Jack Piland, Dick Barber, Trina Cobb, Laura Scoble and Zina Burbage.
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees met on June 2 and appointed the following nominees to serve on the BCCC Foundation Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2015: John Jones, Bill Wall, Bill Zachman, Jack Piland, Dick Barber, Trina Cobb, Laura Scoble and Zina Burbage.
 
By all accounts, the $22.2 billion General Fund budget just passed by the North Carolina House is only one step in a dance routine that may well last throughout the summer. As a former dance teacher, I'll take this opportunity to explain what to look for as the Senate and Gov. Pat McCrory make...
By all accounts, the $22.2 billion General Fund budget just passed by the North Carolina House is only one step in a dance routine that may well last throughout the summer. As a former dance teacher, I'll take this opportunity to explain what to look for as the Senate and Gov. Pat McCrory make...
 
To recognize, educate and celebrate this important North Carolina native, the historic Inner Banks town of Plymouth is hosting the first annual North Carolina Black Bear Festival on Saturday, June 6th.
To recognize, educate and celebrate this important North Carolina native, the historic Inner Banks town of Plymouth is hosting the first annual North Carolina Black Bear Festival on Saturday, June 6th.
 
Cities across North Carolina are officially expressing support for placing Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot in November. The City of Morganton, the Town of Kernersville and Elizabeth City have all passed resolutions in support of the Connect NC bond package.
Cities across North Carolina are officially expressing support for placing Governor Pat McCrory's Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot in November. The City of Morganton, the Town of Kernersville and Elizabeth City have all passed resolutions in support of the Connect NC bond package.
 
The Senate is still in negotiations about their version of the budget. We know just a few things about what the Senate is working on from the sub-committee appropriations meetings and from comments members have made to the media. One of the senior budget writers, Senator Harry Brown (R-Onslow) told
The Senate is still in negotiations about their version of the budget. We know just a few things about what the Senate is working on from the sub-committee appropriations meetings and from comments members have made to the media. One of the senior budget writers, Senator Harry Brown (R-Onslow) told
 
East Carolina University professor Yizhen Zhao was one of 35 recipients selected from 134 application for a Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
East Carolina University professor Yizhen Zhao was one of 35 recipients selected from 134 application for a Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
 
Today, the Senate passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016 introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that will not only save, but increase the C-130 presence at Fort Bragg's Pope Airfield.
Today, the Senate passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016 introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that will not only save, but increase the C-130 presence at Fort Bragg's Pope Airfield.
 
Genevieve Long, a board certified physician assistant, will join Vidant Neurosurgery-Greenville located at 2325 Stantonsburg Road.
Genevieve Long, a board certified physician assistant, will join Vidant Neurosurgery-Greenville located at 2325 Stantonsburg Road.
 
Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina A&T State University today to discuss Connect NC bond projects planned for the school and to tour the NC A&T College of Engineering. The Governor, Transportation Secretary Tony Tata, Budget Director Lee Roberts, and Education Advisor Eric Guckian joined...
Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina A&T State University today to discuss Connect NC bond projects planned for the school and to tour the NC A&T College of Engineering. The Governor, Transportation Secretary Tony Tata, Budget Director Lee Roberts, and Education Advisor Eric Guckian joined...
 
Governor McCrory signed House Bill 595 into law today. The law provides a pathway for qualified active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and recently separated veterans to transition into civilian law enforcement positions by accrediting their military police experience and training toward...
Governor McCrory signed House Bill 595 into law today. The law provides a pathway for qualified active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and recently separated veterans to transition into civilian law enforcement positions by accrediting their military police experience and training toward...
 
Pick your natural resource: oil, land, copper, coal, you name it. At one time or another, it has been predicted that we will one day run out of that resource. These predictions have all been based on a false economic assumption, namely that because the physical quantity of something is finite...
Pick your natural resource: oil, land, copper, coal, you name it. At one time or another, it has been predicted that we will one day run out of that resource. These predictions have all been based on a false economic assumption, namely that because the physical quantity of something is finite...
 
An agreement among five universities has confirmed the multi-institutional mission of the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute and established East Carolina University as the administrative campus of the state university system's program to better understand the North Carolina coas
An agreement among five universities has confirmed the multi-institutional mission of the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute and established East Carolina University as the administrative campus of the state university system's program to better understand the North Carolina coas
 
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed M. Tawfik, to discuss cooperation between the two nations in efforts to defeat ISIS and curtail Iran’s geopolitical ambitions in the Middle East.
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed M. Tawfik, to discuss cooperation between the two nations in efforts to defeat ISIS and curtail Iran’s geopolitical ambitions in the Middle East.
 
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1335 – the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1335 – the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
 
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that BlueScope Buildings North America will be expanding its facility in Scotland County and creating 115 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to...
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that BlueScope Buildings North America will be expanding its facility in Scotland County and creating 115 new jobs over the next three years. The company plans to...
 
Six times as many drones could be flying above our heads as commercial airplanes within the next five years. Growth in use of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is generating increased interest in safety and regulatory issues.
Six times as many drones could be flying above our heads as commercial airplanes within the next five years. Growth in use of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is generating increased interest in safety and regulatory issues.
 
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Conference Room of Building 1 on the BCCC campus.
The Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Conference Room of Building 1 on the BCCC campus.
 
This morning a crowd gathered to see the Mayor of Belhaven and his entourage off to Washington, DC. There were some 100 people gathered on the waterfront and across from the closed Belhaven Hospital.
This morning a crowd gathered to see the Mayor of Belhaven and his entourage off to Washington, DC. There were some 100 people gathered on the waterfront and across from the closed Belhaven Hospital.
 
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