This may come as a surprise, but… due to ongoing legal wrangling, Same Day Registration during Early Voting and out-of-precinct voting on Election Day are in effect for the 2015 elections – at least until Federal District Court Judge Schroeder rules in the Monster Law case argued in Winston-Salem this summer. Same Day Registration is a critical, “fail safe” option for citizens who have moved across county lines, are new to the state of North Carolina, or have recently become …
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Senator Richard Burr: Legislation for this week included Charlotte weather radar update, pandemic and bio attack preparedness, drugs for rare diseases, conservation, and a visit from some Wilmington guide dogs in training.
Richard Burr Newsletter: New legislation including a Charlotte weather radar update, pandemic and bio attack preparedness, drugs for rare diseases, conservation, and a visit from some Wilmington guide dogs in training. Last week, Congress voted again to reject the President’s nuclear deal with Iran. I still firmly believe that this deal with Iran is not in the best interest of the American people, or our allies. It is a self-evident fact that Iran has a horrific record of complying with …
Butterfield Recognizes Rev. Dr. William Barber, II with CBC Chair Award
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will present the CBC Chair Award to Rev. Dr. William Barber, II during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 45th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner. Rev. Dr. Barber serves as president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. “I am proud to present the CBC Chair Award to my constituent and dear friend, Reverend Dr. William Barber, II,” said Butterfield. “Rev. Dr. Barber has dedicated his life to advocating …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Ensuring Women’s Access to Quality Healthcare
Video of the Week: On Friday, I had the opportunity to speak on the House floor about the need to defund Planned Parenthood and my amendment, which will redirect this funding to other healthcare facilities to ensure that women retain access to important health services. Click here or on the picture above to watch the video. Weekly Update: This week I led several efforts to protect both women and the unborn. On Wednesday, I proposed an amendment that was …
White House Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget
In this week’s address, the President discussed the significant progress we have made in our economy since the financial crisis seven years ago this week, and the steps we can take to build on that momentum and strengthen the economy for the long term. Thanks to the hard work and resilience of folks around the country, our businesses have created over 13 million jobs over the past 66 straight months, housing is bouncing back, manufacturing is growing again, and the …
A Message From Congressman G. K. Butterfield: The Summer in Rewind
Dear Friend, Sadly, the summer has come to a close leaving many hot-button issues unresolved. Over the past few months, I was busy fighting Republicans’ attempts to allow Confederate Flags in federally run cemeteries and their aggressive plans to reduce government and scale back support for Americans. While Republicans have been engaged in intra-party politics, the priorities of hard-working American families go ignored. This year alone, Congressional Republicans have refused to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, allowing its charter to expire. …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Saying No to a Bad Deal
Photo of the Week It was great seeing old friends from the Dunn Chamber of Commerce when they were in Washington attending the North Carolina Business Summit this week. Weekly Update: This week was our first week back in session following the August District Work period and it certainly was a busy one. I started the week attending the 19th Annual N.C. Business and Economic Development Summit with fellow representatives and senators from North Carolina. This was a great …
Butterfield Mourns the Loss of Friend, Roger Roy Gregory
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the passing of former director of Alumni Relations and active North Carolina Central University (NCCU) alumnus, Roger Roy Gregory: “It is with a heavy heart that I express sadness over the passing of my longtime friend and fellow NCCU alumnus, Mr. Roger Roy Gregory. Roger was well known by the Durham community for his philanthropic work and steadfast commitment to his beloved alma mater, NCCU. He …
White House: What We’re Doing for the Next Few Days
Here’s something a lot of people don’t realize: Just five years before we moved into the White House, Michelle and I were still paying off our student loans. Which means that, as a student, I knew how it felt both to dream of a fine education and to worry about paying for it. Decades later, as President, I know that our country can’t afford for talented young Americans to miss out on a higher education. College is one of the …
White House Weekly Address: This Labor Day, Lets Talk About the Budget
In this week’s address, the President recognized Labor Day by highlighting the economic progress our country has made, and underlining what needs to be done to continue that growth. Our businesses have created 13.1 million new jobs over the past five and a half years, the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in seven years, and seventeen states across the country have raised the minimum wage. The President stressed that to continue this progress, Congress needs to avoid a …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Tapping our Energy Potential
Photo of the Week This week I joined several of my Congressional colleagues touring an oil exploration rig in the Gulf. This trip gave me a unique perspective for my work on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and Subcommittee on Energy & Power. The photo above was taken in the Control Room of the drilling center where pressure, kickback, and other issues are monitored. Weekly Update: This was a busy week of travel and learning. I began …
Overview of State Economic Development Programs: Senate District 4 Counties
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: JDIG JDIG is a discretionary grant program by the State to a new or expanding business for creating jobs in the State. Businesses apply for a grant to the Economic Investment Committee. Committee evaluates applications, selects projects for grants, and negotiates an agreement setting out amount of grant, the term of the grant (limited to no more than 12 years), and requirements. The grant amount is based on a percentage (ranging from 10% to 75%) …
Representative Nathan Baskerville Newsletter
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Hearing Firsthand from Small Businesses
Video of the Week Last week, I hosted a roundtable discussion with small business owners from Cary and Apex. We discussed the harmful impact of the health insurance tax as implemented through the Affordable Care Act. During this roundtable, I emphasized Congress’ efforts to repeal this tax through my co-sponsorship of H.R. 928. Click here to watch a short video on the roundtable and hear directly from participants and small business owners. Weekly Update: Late last week, I had …
NC Housing Finance Agency Grant
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: News from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency North Carolina will gain $470 million in affordable rental apartments as the result of federal Housing Credits approved this month. The new awards are expected to support 9,500 jobs in construction and other industries. They will produce 3,690 privately owned, privately managed affordable apartments in 36 counties, including some counties within Senator Bryant’s district. In addition to the federal tax credits, 22 of the properties will receive …
Butterfield Supports Iran Nuclear Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran Nuclear Agreement: “After carefully reviewing the JCPOA, I have concluded that it is in the best interest of the United States and our allies to support this historic agreement. I have read the agreement in its entirety and have personally met with many proponents and opponents of the agreement. In addition, I …
White House Weekly Address: Meeting the Global Threat of Climate Change
In this week’s address, the President spoke about his upcoming trip to Alaska, during which he will view the effects of climate change firsthand. Alaskans are already living with the impact of climate change, with glaciers melting faster, and temperatures projected to rise between 6 and 12 degrees by the end of the century. In his address, the President spoke to ways in which we can address these challenges, including the transition away from fossil fuels to more renewable energy …
Butterfield Marks Women’s Equality Day
WASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement recognizing the 95th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which guarantees a woman’s right to vote: “Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we mark the progress and applaud the achievements women have made since gaining the right to vote 95 years ago. Although women now graduate from college in higher numbers than men, make up nearly half of the workforce, and serve in senior government and private industry positions, …
Newsletter from the Office of Sen. Angela R. Bryant
NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you! You are also invited to attend any and all Sessions and Committees. Visit the website for Session and Committee meeting times. As always, thank you for your support! SIDE NOTE Senator Bryant’s Primary Sponsored Bills: · S39 – State Minimum Wage/Inflation Increases · S50 – Wilson County Occupancy Tax Modification. (Passed Senate; …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Welcoming Home Our Veterans
Photo of the Week: I started the week at a Welcome Home Dedication for Sgt. Jonathan Rivenbark. This event was hosted by Helping a Hero, a nonprofit organization that identified and selected Sgt. Rivenbark for a newly-built, specially-adapted home in Legacy Lakes. It was wonderful to be at the event where we officially welcomed Sgt. Rivenbark and his wife, Yulia, into their 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home which was fully accessible with wider doors, and a roll in shower. Weekly Update: This …