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PINK HILL - A recent legislative change has validated the mixed beverage referendum held in Pink Hill during the November 2022 election. Initially declared invalid due to the town not meeting the required 300 registered voters, the town had only 281, the will of the people is now upheld. Senate Bill 527, signed by Governor Roy Cooper on Monday, lowers the requirement to 200 registered voters and retroactively took effect on November 1, 2022.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Senator Jim Perry, a Republican representing District 2, announced his resignation from the North Carolina Senate effective immediately. Perry, who has served since his appointment in January 2019, cited the completion of the short session and personal reflections on his time in office as reasons for his departure.
As a sheriff in rural North Carolina and a staunch advocate for the health and well-being of our residents, I am profoundly aware of the devastating challenges posed by the opioid crisis. Shockingly, the most recent public data available shows that nearly 12 North Carolinians lost their lives each day to drug overdoses in 2022, underscoring the urgent need for action.
A new office to promote and celebrate North Carolina music, musicians and the music industry is being established within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
This past month at the General Assembly has been both busy and productive, and we have some important updates to share with you.
I hope you and your family are doing well. We've had another productive month at the General Assembly. Please take a few minutes to read our newsletter, which includes highlights on some of the things we've been up to in Raleigh and at home.
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 20, 2024, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 101 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC, second floor.
We've had quite a productive month as we've officially convened for short session: voting on legislation, working in committees, and engaging with constituents to help them navigate the complexities of state government.
Dr. Murphy underwent a successful 5-hour surgery today and is resting comfortably.
We have officially reconvened in Raleigh for the 2024 Legislative Short Session, dedicating ourselves to a full agenda that includes committee meetings, legislative research, casework, direct constituent communications, and various other commitments.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
Political strategist Hal Weatherman won the Republican runoff for North Carolina lieutenant governor, defeating Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill with 74% of the vote. Dave Boliek secured the primary win for State Auditor.
I had a productive couple of weeks in both the district and Washington. During our District Work Period, I ventured across the district visiting farms and businesses, and out on the water inspecting the dredging project at Harkers Island. Meeting with constituents and community stakeholders who contribute so much to the vibrance of beautiful Eastern North Carolina is such a pleasure.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., along with Reps. Michael Burgess (TX-26), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Troy Nehls (TX-22) reintroduced legislation to permanently extend telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).
In a pivotal decision this afternoon, the City Council of Kinston voted to approve the ordinance establishing a Downtown Kinston Social District. The special meeting convened at 3:00 p.m. to deliberate on this long-anticipated move.
I hope you and your family are doing well. We're back in Raleigh as the 2024 Legislative Short Session has officially convened this week. They call it "short" because it's only supposed to last a few months, as we're making tweaks to the State Budget and addressing emerging policy issues of a time-sensitive nature. Stay tuned for more updates on our social media pages in the coming months.
Thank you for taking the time to read my most recent updates from Eastern North Carolina and Washington, D.C. As always, it remains a true honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress! If this email was forwarded to you, you can subscribe to my e-newsletter here.
RALEIGH: The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 31 grant requests to local governments totaling $10,982,835, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 565 jobs, 135 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $211 million in public and private investment.
Senators John Kennedy (LA) and Eric Schmitt (MO) introduced a companion version of the EDUCATE Act to eliminate federal funding for medical schools and accrediting institutions that embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
I hope you and your family are doing well. We're gearing up for the 2024 Short Session that begins later this month -- wrapping up with interim committee meetings and continuing to conduct legislative research, casework, and constituent communications.
