Governor McCrory Signs Bills Promoting Technology in Public Schools
On March 15, Governor Pat McCrory acted on his commitment to transform North Carolina’s education system by signing two bills to help expand digital learning initiatives and promote technology in the classroom.
“This legislation will help fundamentally transform the way our children learn in our schools through technology,” said Governor McCrory at Cuthbertson High School in Waxhaw. “I thank the bill sponsors as we continue to work together to empower our hardworking teachers and students by giving them the resources necessary to succeed in the classroom.”
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Governor McCrory Pledges Action for Storm Damaged N.C. 12
On Monday March 11, Governor Pat McCrory made a last minute change to his schedule to join Transportation Secretary Tony Tata to tour storm damaged N.C. 12 and attend a town hall on the future of the highway.
“I can’t fix nature tomorrow,” Governor McCrory said. “I don’t want to set unrealistic expectations for you and smile and keep promises I cannot keep. I will not do that. I will be very direct with you. I will be very pragmatic with you.”
Governor McCrory Discusses MetLife moving to North Carolina on FOX Business Network’s “Cavuto”
Editorial: McCrory takes pragmatic view of Medicaid
In case you missed it, here is an editorial that recently appeared in the Rocky Mount Telegram on the McCrory Administration’s focus on Medicaid reform:
“One of the first pieces of legislation approved this year by the Republican-controlled N.C. General Assembly was a bill barring the state from expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul.
“Gov. Pat McCrory at the time had asked legislative leaders to delay action on the bill while his administration studied the condition of the Medicaid program and weighed the consequences of getting on board with the federal government to expand Medicaid eligibility to as many as 500,000 low-income North Carolinians.
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“McCrory again vowed to fix the Medicaid program and has directed N.C. Department of Health and Human Services officials to bring its spending under control.”
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Governor McCrory Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Charlotte as Grand Marshal
Click to view photos of Governor Pat McCrory leading the parade with his niece’s son by his side:
Governor McCrory Announces Furniture Manufacturer Creating 188 Jobs in Guilford County
On March 12, Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company, will expand its facility in Guilford County. The company plans to create 188 jobs and invest $9.25 million over the next five years in High Point.
“Our state has a proud history as a leading furniture manufacturer because our workforce is second to none,” said Governor McCrory. “We’re excited that OFS Brands has decided to invest in North Carolina once again.”