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STATE GOVERN:MEINT NEWS SERVICE
"What caught my eye when reading the budget was that it was a downtown revitalization grant
for an area that I didn't believe had ever been incorporated."
Legislative Redistricting
Plaintiffs who successfully challenged the state's legislative districts are asking a federal panel to
require lawmakers to draw new maps by August 11, and to hold new elections in March, before
the next regularly scheduled legislative session.
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Foxconn Location
Resources.
Foxconn Technology Group is still considering North Carolina as a possible location for its new
manufacturing facility, N.C. Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland said in a TV interview recorded
last Thursday. Copeland, who's been leading the state's economic development efforts since
told program "Bottom had talks with the company.
reports- mentioned a numberof - running for
3ournal reporting Monday that• - leading candidate. Reports say the companyplans
to employ around 5,000 people.
"It is being considered,Copeland said.• going on with this
project? No. ... They have been f we have dealt
Asked if he'spersonally been • the company,op • said - The Associated
Press recently reported that seven states are in the running for the Foxconn project, but its list did
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but - •r said Michelle Trajanovska,who lives in the area.•• you get
in the f` • paying more,going to get forSidewalks?
center? What?"
Without plans to incorporate, it's unclear why the legislature chose Cleveland to receive money for
downtown revitalization. Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, senior chairman of the House Appropriations
f legislators asked for specificfor •mmunities. An accountab
system will be in place to ensure the money is used properly, he said. Sen. Brent Jackson, R-
Sampson, who represents Johnston and serves on the Senate's appropriations committee, said he
was not involved in drafting this portion of the budget. House Democratic Leader Darren Jackson
was critical of the moneydesignated for - i
Dollar defended the money,adding that the state probably shr i' have informed the communities
ahead of - picked • receive funds.• •n't know of r doesn't
have some sort of project or of projects that they could use somefunding • said.
"I'm sure those counties will work with those communities and be able to put those funds towards
the appropriate purposes."
The earmarks sidestep traditional downtown funding programs lik- North Carolina's
Solution Fund, a competitive grant with rigorousplanning and accountability processes, • 1
requirement r _s come up with a two -to -one • • match. This year, the
legislature budgeted 1' 110 for the grants,f last year none
"One • •ns why the Main Street program is so successful is that youto show you
have commitment,you - a plan,- - and support in r said
Beth Gargan, assistant secretaryof • • for - state Department of
Commerce.+ • • THE NEWS : is
Running
N.C. Court of Appeals Judge John Arrowood, who was appointed to fill a court vacancy in April,
announced Monday that he plans to run for- 118. Gov. RoyCooper f• •
courtArrowood to the seat after Judge Doug McCullough, a Republican who was expected to retire at
the end of May, decided to retire early and give Cooper the power to appoint his replacement.
McCullough said he resigned early so his departure wouldn't begin the process of shrinking the
i to 12 judges,part it a new law proposed by _• - Republicans.
Arrowood, a Charlotte Democrat, had previously served on the court from 2007 to 2008. "As a
candidate for• of Appeals pe • • - this promise: if elected • ' • and will
render • impartially without• • any party or r Arrowood said
in a news release • i,INSIDER,
Black Caucus
For - , and their constituents, • is a
double-edged r sword. New . li could make some lopsided legislative districts morecompetitive,
threatening Republicans' f majority in the General Assembly. But they also could reduce
the concentration of black • and pit incumbent legislatorsagainst each other
are •'
could choose to redraw the districts so that they double -bunk us with Republicans, i thal
memberswill knock us out," said Sen. Erica Smith -Ingram, D-Northampton. The N.C. Legislative Black
Caucus ''i - • eastern Northr - • a Sundayafternoon• __ /
at Wilson Community College's Frank Eagles Community Business Center to field questions and
offer updates on voter identification, redistricting and the 2017 state budget.
Sen. Angela Bryant, D-Nash, and Rep. Jean Fa rmer- Butterfield, D-Wilson, hosted the meeting for
their constituents along with Smith -Ingram, Rep. Shelly Willingham, D-Edgecombe, and Sen. Don
Davis, D-Greene. Caucus members said redistricting should still be a net positive for Democrats.
While the caucus is officially nonpartisan, its members stressed the necessity of new maps after
the U.S. Supreme Court agreed last month that GOP legislative leaders drew gerrymandered
districts that were unconstitutionally carved along racial lines.
"We feel like after the redrawing of districts,be able to break- supermajority,and
think that's one of our majorgsaid Willingham.not ••II • to be .fl` to get
majority- House, but -- - we have a much better of breaking that
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supermajority,and this will put us at the negotiating table now that we have a Democratic
governor."
CourtIt remains unclear whether the 4th Circuit of Appeals order r- election in 2i
panel of appellate judges initially called for off-year voting under new district maps, but the
Supreme •urt found , lack of support for.cif •wer court ruling and
remanded it for further consideration.
Fa _ Butterfield and Willingham' both been -• to a joint-r • committee
scheduled to meet this week. "I can tell youfr not listen to us when they are in the
majority,• those lines will be drawn pretty much based on Republican lea•- f
is the majority party,probably -.dy have them ready,"-r- Butterfield
said.
Smith-Ingramf for compactlegislative districts based on groupings of r are
already -f by •unty lines, major highwaysand similar economic interests. "It's a 2 ha
41 minute drive for me to get from where I live in Northampton County to the easternmost point
in my district geographically," said. •e geographic - r' of
finances to be able to serve and represent."
While - new districts could erode Republicans' partisan advantage, Smith -Ingram acknowledged
that dispersing black voters t double -bunking Democrats • could reduce the number of
African -American state lawmakers. "You will be able to elect candidates of your choice, but they
won't always look like you,"she said.
Carolina'sFormer Gov. Jim Hunt, who attended the Sunday town hall with his wife, Carolyn, called North
processmost going oAmerica today."
"If we get these new constitutional districts, good ones, fair ones, we're going to see our
legislators here todaythe chairmanships in the Senate and the Housedon't
chance for now," Hunt said. "These would be great leaders right here, and I know it. I look
forward to calling you Mr. Chairman, Ms. Chairman. "(Corey Friedman, THE WILSON TIMES,
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requests to House Speaker Tim Mooreand other House-.f to"support the necessary
emergency-f appropriation to get the state what it needsto protect our citizens with safe
drinking
f. Holly Grange, R-New Hanover,said she wants to make sure that the requestsfrom f• and
other state agencies i • be effective.said. "But I think he needs to
realize we're not going to just throwi -far
During Monday morning'spressi - - Cooper and his staff said repeatedly that GenX is not
their only • - givenother emerging chemical compoundsalso are f
Cohen, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said residents should be
"comfortable drinking the water," though she said agencies and researchers r f continue
to compile more f. Buckland, THE WILMINGTONi 1
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Well Recommendations
The EPA requires public • monitor their drinking supplies frequentlyd limit the
amounts of contaminantsf', firegulates. i people who own their
wells shoulder all that rp / or it they know it. Nowgovernment
Healthand academic public health experts, including Crystal Lee Pow 3ackson from the Department of
f Human Services,are taking new i to help them. 3ackson,environmental
toxicologist,f:f obstacles in her quest to map the locationsof . plentitude of private
drinking f -. d across NorthCarolina.
One third of residents,•me 3.3 million people, - believed to draw drinking water
testingfrom wells, a tally second only to Pennsylvania nationwide. But North Carolina didn't require
water fromdug private wells until 2008.Records of i -f -f' screens it
includealways address,data point vital to • f building. f the many owners of
older wells who never had their water tested have no paper trail forto follow
Still, any filling in of blanks could help state and county public health experts like her improve
their understanding• - and what contaminationnearby. 1
identify areas where morepeople are likely to have wells rather than f!lic drinking d
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noon. Retail storesand grocery storesare also allowed • sell alcohol•.. morning.
Huntersville r unincorporated Mecklenburg County are the only - have passed local
ordso far.
Brian Bruce, executive chef at Killingtons Restaurant and Pub, said they adjusted their hours to
open once the bill passed. have put up posters and other advertisementsto bring in
more customers on ray morning. Bruce saidSunday,.r i0 worth of • •
before noon. Red Rocks Cafe in Birkdale Village sold $200 worth of alcohol one Sunday morning
after the brunch bill passed, said owner Ron Herbert.
"It was the time to r-" Herbert said.said it was a good move on behalf of legislators.
•
Cafe 01 in Huntersville usually had a rush at noonon • but Assistant Manager
Hawksley r since the bill passed, the restaurant seesanother i a.m. She said Cafe
01 is selling more alcohol than before, making the costper person • increasing revenue
Highway
State .,
ark
The Sampson County Board of Commissioners has thrown its support behind N.C. House Bill 353
• the creationof Black River State Park,• people a - •y this natural resource,promote
tourismi economic growth," • - local • -• concerns about
legislation. House Bill 353 authorizes the creation of a state park on the Black River, home to
some of the oldest trees in the world. Its bald cypress trees are more than 1,600 years old.
HB353 was ratified in the 2017 legislationr directing the Department of . . and
Cultural Resources to study the feasibilityand desirability of . f of park on
the Black River in Sampson• r an assessmentof • could take to improve
the navigability of -
Following approval fromon 3une 28, the bill was placed on iuse's calendar for
next day, 3une 29, at which point it was passed and presented to Gov.Roy Cooperfor
approval. The • board unanimously approved . consent agenda this month•-•
resolution in support of the creation of Black River State Park.
t strategic plan i i - • by li •n County Conventionand Visitors Bureau identifies
limitedSouth River, Black River, the Coharie and Six Runs Creeks as significant waterway assets for the
county, but notes that there were few ways for visitors to engage with the waterways given
public ►' and options r by i rr. -rs, county officials said in supportof
bill.the
Representatives - Nature Conservancyand the Northi of
Recreation hosted an information session in Ivanhoe in May to discuss the proposed Black River
State Park. CarolTingley,deputy director of the N.C. Divisionof Parks r Recreation,f the
discussion. Supporterspointed to perceived benefits in tourism• - for southern
Sampson County, while opponents -- many of them in attendance at the May meeting -- have
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expressed how increased traffic and needed maintenance of • d adversely impact
environment. They were also upset about officials not having a public meeting before the bill was
introduced.
The park will 1' situated on banks of r the LumberRiver State Park,
according • the Conservancy.goal is to provide boating access,I provide
historicthe According • the bill,donations of appropriate land and
may purchase other needed areas for the parks with existing funds in the Clean Water
Management Trust Fund, the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, the federal Land and Water Trust
Fund and other sources.
In addition to Black River, the bill includes the development of _ otheri Bob's
PocketDi - • Robeson •Salmon
Creek State Natural Area in Bertie County, which covers the Native American occupation site
containing prehistoric d historic archaeologicalBerendt,
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Legislative Studies and Meetings
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• Noon House•session.
• Noon Senate convenessession.
Government
Hearings
changes,* 9 a.m. I The N.C. Code Officials Qualification Board holds public hearing on proposed rule
•• • Room,R'•(AlbemarleBuilding), i
Raleigh.
f The Board Development Ci of •rth Carolina Partnership for Children
00 Wake ForestRi:i Raleigh.• e Huntley, 919-821-9573.
•. a.m. I The Wildlife• • •committees meet,Commission Room,••:
Raleigh.1751 Varsity Dr.,
• a.m. I The NC Wildlife• _ Commission meets, ► _ _Campus,
Raleigh.Varsity Dr.,
12 p.m. I The N.C. State Board of Elections hold public hearing on proposed rule changes,
State Board of ins Office, 441 N. HarringtonRaleigh.
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12 p.m. I The UNC Board of Governors' Committee on Educational Planning, Policies, and
Programs, Board Room of the Center for School Leadership Development, 140 Friday
Center Dr., Chapel Hill. Contact: Josh Ellis, 919-962-4629.
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TBD I The Golden LEAF Foundation's board meets, TBD. Contact: Jenny Tinklepaugh, 888-
8 40
0Education 1 Training Standards Commission•ii public
hearing• proposed . changes, Wake .l Community College-PublicSafety
Training Center, 321 ChapanokeRoad, Raleigh.
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9 a.m. I Environmental Management Commission meets, Ground Floor Hearing Room,
Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
9 a.m. I Environmental Management Commission meets, Ground Floor Hearing Room,
Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
10:30 a.m. I The Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility Board to the N.C. Division
•' Marine Fisheries meets, N.C. Division of -Wilmington District Office, 127
North . • Dr. Extension,f •
• TBD I The Golden LEAF Foundation's board meets, TBD. Contact: Jenny Tinklepaugh, 888-
684-8404.
• TBD I The NC Wildlife Resources Commission meets, WRC Centennial Campus, 1751 Varsity
Dr., Raleigh.
oggffzTq
Review Commissionmeets,Administrative Hearings
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
• a.m. I EnvironmentalManagement • •meets,• f Floor
Archdale1 512 N. Salisbury Raleigh.
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• a.m. I EnvironmentalManagement • •meets,• f Floor
Archdale1 512 N. Salisbury Raleigh.
Review Commissionmeets,Administrative Hearings
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
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• TBD I The Golden LEAF Foundation's board meets, TBD. Contact: 3enny Tinklepaugh, 888-
8.;1
• C! I The NC WildlifeResources C• • -- Dr., Raleigh.
0gaTnPrguWS
1 Rules ReviewCommission -Hearings
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
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9 a.m. I Environmental Management Commission meets, Ground Floor Hearing Room,
Archdale I1 • 512 N. SalisburyRaleigh.
..m. I Environmental ManagementCommission • • Floor
Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
Certification,6 p.m. I The N.C. Division of Water Resources hold public meeting on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Water Quality •mmunitAuditorium at 2201 Hull Rd., Fayetteville.
y College Cumberland
6 p.m. I The N.C. Division of Water Resources hold public meeting on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Water Quality Certification,•I • -•` Brown Auditorium1} •
Carriage Road, Rocky Mount.
p.m. I The state Department f • public hearing concerning incorporation
of 2015 Ozone Ambient Standard and Readoption, 2145 Suttle Ave., Charlotte.
N.C. Utilities Commission Hearing ' :::::g " : is e
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• Staff Conference
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* Staff Conference
* Staff Conference
* Staff Conference
e Staff Conference
12 p.m. I The Board of Governors' Committee on Educational Planning, Policies, and
Programs, Board Room of the Center for School Leadership Development, 140 Friday
Center Dr., Chapel Hill.
Other Meetings and Events of Interest
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2:30 p.m. I Gov. Roy Cooper to sign Senate Bill 55 into law, Lakeforest Elementary
School, 3300 Briarcliff Dr, Greenville.
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No time given I U.S. Small Business Administration deadline for businesses, private nonprofit
organizations, homeowners, and renters in North Carolina to submit disaster loan
applications for damages caused by the severe storms on May 30.
No Time Given I The 77th Annual National Folk Festival opens in Downtown Greensboro for
its third year in the state. Contact: Kaitlin Smith, 336-373-7523, ext 246.
TBD I The NC Bankers Association hold Young Bankers Conference, Crowne Plaza Asheville
Resort, Asheville.
10 a.m. I The Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association hold Technical Workshop and Forum,
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, 10000 Beach Club Dr., Myrtle Beach.
TBD I The NC Bankers Association hold Women in Banking Conference, Renaissancz
Charlotte Southpark, 5501 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte.
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