“I hope it doesn’t cost more than $9.99.”
Rep. Ronnie Sutton, D-Robeson, after being given a beaten-up garden hose — in lieu of a hose for a fire truck that he had gained an appropriation for a year earlier — by fellow House members on his birthday. Sutton was referring to a gift ban limit in 2006 ethics legislation.
The North Carolina General Assembly house passed its version of the budget on June 5, their recommendations are currently being considered by the Senate. Below is the status of state funding priorities the Greensboro Partnership is supporting this session:
Ø NC A&T/UNCG Joint Nanotechnology School - the request is for $2,939,000 and the House proposed $2,000,000 in recurring funding.
Ø Joint NCA&T/UNCG Data Center - this request is for $4,300,000 for planning and design, the House proposed $1,800,000 in non-recurring funding.
Ø International Civil Rights Center and Museum - the request is for $3,000,000, the House proposed $245,000 in non-recurring funds.
Ø High Point Furniture Market - the request is for $2,600,000, the House cut currently recieved recurring funds from $875,000 to $866,000; the House also authorized $600,000 in non-recurring funds for marketing.
I believe Wayne is prepared and experienced and will do a great job as Commissioner of Insurance in North Carolina. He has served in the NC General Assembly. His wife, Melanie Wade Goodwin is currrently serving in the General Assembly. They have a daughter Madison and are expecting their second child soon. Please read a biography of Wayne Goodwin from a previous campaign.
Please give him your support and vote in the May Primary!
Attorney General Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to take advantage of a telephone service aimed at offering housing and credit counseling. The HOPE Hotline will be operated by two non-profit groups, NeighborWorks America and the Homeownership Preservation Foundation. Counselors will be available to callers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cooper says that foreclosures have had a dramatic impact on North Carolina families and communities. Check out more information at www.ncdoj.com