Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement today in response to the President’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal:
Author: Jason Feingold
FAIR Committee to meet, set goals
The FAIR Committee under the chairmanship of Henderson City Council member Lynn Harper will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Monday’s open line
Well, don’t you know it, budget time us upon us once again. Where should the city put your money to good use? Where should they hold the line? Let ’em know what you think on today’s forum.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
The General Assembly has been in session a little over a week and legislators wasted no time in getting to work on the state’s business.
Weekend open line
Here’s a little something to chew on this weekend: Deryl von Williams not only was banned from the library, but violated that ban and was arrested for trespassing. You can read Matthew Milliken’s excellent Daily Dispatch article on the subject here. Keep it above the belt.
Etheridge reacts to Bush’s Farm Bill proposal
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the Chairman of the General Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee of the Agriculture Committee, reacted to the Bush Administration’s Farm Bill proposal on Wednesday with caution and expressed hope that the Congress and Administration could work together to develop a sound agriculture policy.
Butterfield seeks FEED for local communities
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield today offered legislation to make it easier for communities to acquire surplus federal electronic equipment at little or no cost.
Friday’s open line
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Closings and delays
Vance County Schools will be closed for students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, February 1, 2007 due to anticipated inclement weather. Also closed are Franklin-Vance-Warren Head Start, Vance-Granville Community College, Victory Christian School, Crossroads Christian School, Vance Charter School, and Kerr-Vance Academy. The Weed & Seed meeting for today has been cancelled. This post will be updated as information becomes available. Please send closing information to homeinhenderson@nc.rr.com.
County schools consider longer elementary day
At a recent principal’s meeting, the leadership of Vance County Schools discussed extending the school day for elementary schools by one-half hour.
Etheridge votes on funding bill
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted today for a joint funding resolution that seeks to clean up the federal budget mess in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion.
Happy birthday to us
Today is the second anniversary of Home in Henderson. Happy Birthday to us!
Vance dropout rate increases along with state
In 2004-05, Vance County Schools’ dropout rate was 7.52 percent. During the last school year, it was 8.26 percent.
Butterfield appointed to energy post
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has been named vice chairman of a key House subcommittee.
Wednesday’s open line
Don’t forget about HiH Classifieds. Here’s an added bonus: if you’re giving it away for nothing, we’ll give you the ad for nothing — because we care about the environment and the Henderson we live in. With that, we give you our open line, for nothing.
Youth protection forum brings out mostly negative
Children at Youth Protection Ordinance Forum The proposed Youth Protection Ordinance for Minors drew a little praise and a lot of criticism at a public forum yesterday evening.
Tuesday’s open line
A long-time reader and frequent contributor of useful links sent us this one to consider: www.solutionsforamerica.org. When it comes to the problems of crime, delinquency, poverty, homelessness, and other challenges that Henderson faces, it seems that we are not alone. This site posits some possible solutions. Consider them or anything else on today’s open line.
State Board of Ed. to meet
The State Board of Education will hold its February meeting next Wednesday and Thursday, January 31 through February 1, in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
Butterfield bill would honor George Henry White
Washington, D.C. — On the anniversary of former U.S. Rep. George Henry White’s last speech before Congress, Congressman G. K. Butterfield today offered legislation that would create a postage stamp commemorating White’s life and accomplishments.