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STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS SERVICE
Floye Dombalis, owner of the Mecca Restaurant in downtown Raleigh, on why the restaurant has
remained in business since 1930. The restaurant will reopen later this month after a summer
break.
News Summary
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Redistricting Plans
A federal court's Sept. 1 deadline to draw new legislative districts will likely mean fewer public
hearing opportunities, House Redistricting Committee Chairman David Lewis said Tuesday. A
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Barrett and others are perplexed by the spending cut and repeal of the Access to Civil Justice Act.
Both initially surfaced in the House budget proposal r previous public •-fa.
don'tunderstand the rationale behind said George Hausen, executive director of eg. Aid of
North Carolina, the largest of the three groups. With 21 offices, 250 workers and a $22 million
budget, Legal Aid of North Carolina gets 90,000 calls for assistance annually. Hausen, other legal
r leaders and the • rr budget '- pointed to Speaker Tim Moore,1Mountain
for •• - •ffice "would have the details on • - provisions," senior
budget chairman Rep. Nelson Dollar of Wake County said when asked about the origin of the cuts.
il.l air of rrth Carolina will lose $1.3 millionat . time where President Donald 1federal
budget proposal e for f all funding for eg Corp., distributes r
to state groups like Legal Aid. U.S. House budget writers are instead considering a roughly 25
percent -• •
Hausen said he knowssome believe the groups' . are ri aggressive, but . f
all about workingto prevent •i - reduce poverty r improve children'sLegal
r advocates h•i- General Assembly m- r- • f^ when -reconvene in
early August. North Carolina Bar Association President Caryn McNeill said dwindling legal aid
means more people will just try to represent themselves in court.Or - 1won't
D. Robertson, ASSOCIATED PRESS, is 1
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to work -- or r 1 work -- to reach agreements on bills where the House
f Senate differed during the long session. There are a dozen bills currently in conference
committee. Here's a look at the two of them that likely won't be ready for votes this week:
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announced Friday,the minimum required to move the 17.7-mile project r the engineering
phase. The rail line would connect UNC in ChapelDuke and N.C. Central University in
Durham,r points in between. - FTA bases . • on •cal money dedicated • the f •
whether a project . r for • and how it meetsother criteria, like congestion
"Our overall rating is good news--f Durham and Orange • project on • be
eligible a obillion in federal• • general manager,
said in an email.
FTA documents released Monday rated GoTriangleon currentcapital and
operations, f for having 39 percent of •. and state money committed at this
point. The FTA i rated GoTriangle'sestimates w," noting that cost
projections an• expected revenues from• ,fHowever, it
questioned rf outlook for-g• i car rental fee revenues, the
anticipated of growth in light-railp • costs,and fare revenue projections. FT' officials f • not
comment publicly about proposed projects but • in an -mail that "project ratins'point in
evaluations,f as projects advance throughprogram, r i benefits may change."
All projects get a new rating before grants are awarded.
Although m• projects since 2010 w- - rated -r • when - got federal
grants,• - - Line and Blue Line Extensionprojects wer- rated -a when
approved for engineering.Both maintained 'iium" ratings forproject but their financial
plans were upgradedto -f • prior to being funded in 2002and 2012.(Tammy
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For - the Wake CountyDemocrat Party is notiir • Nancy McFarlane formayor.
The • •' • is instead endorsing attorney The party.d. the decision Mondaybut
has not - '• a public - - or said why it choseover - who is seeking
fourthher But - an unaffiliated voter,Democrat
challenger since she became mayorago.
Raleigh City Council elections are nonpartisan, so candidates' party affiliations aren't listed on the
ballot. Localpolitical organizations • - endorse r i. •honored to have the
support of the Wake County Democratic Party," Francis said in a statement. "As a former county
party officer,• party unity is critical to getting out - vote and educating voters about
choicesclear our City faces."
Through herPerry Woods,McFarlane . fshe'sgrateful to have previously rec- -•
the f.rty's support and will continueto uphold some of . • she recentlyheld .
fundraiser at the homeof Attorney General• e!- •
winningMcFarlane has won previous elections handily and said she has enough money to finance a
campaign this year. She founded .I • sold . specialty pharmaceutical • r. i.I•
reportsfinance 'd more money than Francis entering 3uly. But Francis started
the month with about $11,000 more than McFarlane, thanks to a $19,400 loan he gave to his
campaign • __
electionThe ■ A. Specht,OBSERVER,
r G.K. Butterfield, ! introduced a bill Thursdayproposing • rename the U.S. Post
Office and federal courthouse building downtown !urham as the "3ohn Hervey Wheeler•
States Courthouse" honor of • • said, two North Carolina
Republican congressmen will not sign the bill. "Eight of the (states) 10 Republicans were willing tit
sign on • r• • but .r pushback from• - • said. "That was surprising and
disappointing." Wheeler was the president of the Mechanics and Farmers Bank in Durham and at
one .lef The Durham Committeeon of People.
U.S. Rep. George Holding, R-N.C., and U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger, R-N.C., won't allow Butterfield
to easily honor Wheeler, Butterfield said, because, he refused to sign a bill to name a different
federal building in North Carolina after longtime U.S. Sen. 3esse Helms. Pittenger deferred
comment to Holding, his spokesman Stephen Billy said, because "the building of interest,"
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First Lady Kristin Cooper -members of the community,
Tuesday to christen the No. 1984 City of Kannapolis commuter locomotive for use in North
Carolina's daily Piedmont passenger - ' event - • at the N.C. Department of
Transportation Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility in Raleigh.
The locomotive na-• for Kannapolisoriginally built in 1990 for Toronto's.I
As part of NCDOT's Piedmont Improvement Program funded through the federal American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the locomotive was completely rebuilt mechanically, upgraded
electrically and received car body repairs. In addition, the 3,000 horse power engine was
upgraded . EPA Tier 0+ emission standards.
"We are pleased to christen • of • newly -built locomotives in h• i of i of
(Kannapolis)and its long association with r. ' in North.I • . said NCDOT Secretary
iil.• "Rail. • to providing a comprehensive"
transportation systo iI • . people safely and efficiently."
NCDOT names its locomotives for the cities along the Charlotte -to -Raleigh passenger rail corridor.
Each locomotive's . • fr to the incorporationor date of
it is named. The #1984 "City of Kannapolis" is painted in the NCDOT Piedmont paint scheme,
which incorporates the colors and symbols of North Carolina's state flag. It began service last
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• Robert Pittengerbe in Scotland County at the end of the month for•
meeting. The Republican congressman will hold the event at the Scotland County Emergency
Operations Center on Aug. 0 at 3 p.m. Along rf in Laurinburg, Pittenger will hold to
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Small Business Loans
*o-r• r Mayor Alice Butler and the commissionersof d- it clearfocus
Countyis on revitalizing the downtown area and attracting more businesses to the western Sampson
•wn. A recent announcement that '• -f• • will be receiving help over the nexttwo years
to rebuild its economyof opens doors foropportunities
such growth. According to the release, the town of Roseboro is among seven communities across
the state • have been selected by - North CarolinaI Center to participate in the Small
Business Recovery Program. Other communities selected were Fair Bluff, Kinston, Lumberton,
Pembroke,and Whiteville.
-f that R• -ri':• was awarded this program fortwo main reasons,"Butler •' when
-i about the announcement.. coach fromRural Center'• 'rr • leaders
create a tailored program t• create an entrepreneur-friendlyand
to rebuild and strengthen our small business economy." The program that will provide long-term
planning and technical assistance to each town. Butler said monthly meetings will be established
1 continue formonths.
"Hurricane Matthew had a devastating impact on o. economies of .I small towns and
communities in eastern North Carolina," Rural Center President Patrick Woodie said. "The storm
has passed, but - work to rebuild is just beginning, and we know• •
recovery requires a long-term r
The program will alsi provide a locallyadministered loan fund to promote entrepreneurship and
small business development in each c• participating community will receiven
initial $100,000 investment- •cal loan funds.Additional r- • - . s - to increase
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fundsf nearly $300,000 to meet the localdemand for smallbusiness i. D.
SAMPSON INDEPENDENT,
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• Noon Housefsession.
• Noon -nate convenes in session.
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is 1 a.m. I The Senate Committee on Redistricting meet jointly with House Select
Committeeon -.. Ei 643 LOB.
■ e r ■ • Press Conference,Press ■ i f
Government
Hearings
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* 1:30 p.m. I The Investment Committee and Programs Committee of the Golden LEAF
Foundation -t, Kimpton Cardinalf f • Conference •,if
Winston- •ntact: Jenny Tinklepaugh, 888-684-8404
f Midwifery iint Committee holdspublic on proposed changes, NC
Board ofNursing, • Lake - Boone Trail, Raleigh.
p.m. I The state Board of Nursing holds public on proposed 1eBoard
of Nursing, 4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh.
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i:30 a.m. I The Golden LEAF Foundation• - f f d by Board of Directo
meeting, Kimpton Cardinal• - Lexington ConferenceRoom,401
in Salem. Cf i . : 1'. i. i • 4i 0 4
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it a.m. I The State Board of Proprietary Community
CollegeOffice,i1Raleigh.
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Department of - holds public hearing on proposed - changes,
Raleigh.Floor Hearing Room, Room 131 (Albemarle Building) located at 325 N. Salisbury St.,
Division of .. a public on proposed
lease in Onslow County,f rrsail Beach Town Center,118 Loggerhead Court,North
Topsail :-
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• i.m. I The N.C. Division of a - Fisheries hold . public hearing • : . proposed shellfish
lease in New Hanover County, N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Wilmington
Regional Wilmington.
• 10 a.m. I The NC Trails Committee (NCTC) meets, DNCR Regional Office, 176 Riceville Road.
Asheville.
hearing10:30 a.m. I The Criminal 3ustice Education and Training Standards Commission holds public
on proposed - changes,Wake Technical CommunityCollege-Public
Training Center, 321 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh.
Review Commission meets, Administrative Hearings
Review• • Room,• - Church Road,Raleigh.
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changes, 2000 Perimeter Park DrivSuite 160, Morrisville.
r a.m. I Environmental. • • •meets,• i Floor Hearing Room,
Raleigh.Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
10 a.m. I The N.C. Social Services Commission holds public hearing on proposed rule
changes, Division of Social Services, 820 South Boylan Ave., Conference Room 151,
..m. I Environmental Managementi •n meets, Ground Floor
Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
10 a.m. I The N.C. Rules Review Commission meets, Administrative Hearings office, Rules
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
10:30 a.m. I The Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibility I•. • to the N.C. Division
of Marine Fisheries meets, N.C. Division of -Wilmington District Office, 127
North . • Dr. Extension,a •
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* TBL} | The (SO|deO LEAF FOUDdat|OD'S board meets, TBC). Contact: ]eDOyT|Ok]epaUgh, 888-
684'8404.
* TB[) | The NC Wildlife Resources Commission meets, VVRCCeDteDO|a| CdrOpU5, 1751Var5|tv
Dr., Raleigh.
10 a.m. I The N.C. Rules Review Commission meets, Administrative Hearings office, Rules
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
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 a.m. I The N.C. Rules Review Commission meets, Administrative Hearings office, Rules
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
TBD I The Golden LEAF Foundation's board meets, TBD. Contact: 3enny Tinklepaugh, 888-
684-8404.
TBD I The NC Wildlife Resources Commission meets, 1751 Varsity Dr., Raleigh.
10 a.m. I The N.C. Rules Review Commission meets, Administrative Hearings office, Rules
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
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.
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f. Department of Environmental Quality hold public hearin• on potential oil
• gas leasing program, • -r Government Center,Government Center
Suite 135, Wilmington.
f. Department of • Quality hold public f on potential oil
and gas leasing program, Dare County Government Complex, 954 Marshall Collins Drive,
Manteo.
N.C. Utilities Commission Hearing :::::g ':: t ; e
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• Staff Conference
• Staff Conference
• Staff Conference
• Staff Conference
p.m. I The UNC Board of • •rs' Campus Security Committee Subcommittee on
Campusf - R••„ A Spangler Building, . i i i
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f The UNC :•. • of • •rs' Campus Security• -- Subcommittee on
Training Guidance, Conference Room B, Spangler Building, Chapel Hill. Contact: 3osh Ellis,
919-962-4629.
Board of • •rs' Campus Security Committee Subcommittee on Data
Collection Protocol, Conference Room B, Spangler Building, Chapel Hill. Contact: 3osh Ellis,
919-962-4629.
12 p.m. I The UNC Board of Governors' Campus Security Committee Subcommittee on
Safety and Security Conference, Conference Room # B Spangler Building,
Contact:• 919-962-4629.
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No time given I U.S. Small Business Administration deadline for businesses, private nonprofit
organizations, • e • renters in North. o submit disaster loan
applications for damages caused by the severe storms on May 30.
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No Time Given I The 77th Annual., • .l Folk Festivalopens in Downtown Greensboro for
Contact:its third year in the state. •246.
TBD I The NC Bankers Association hold Young Bankers Conference, Crowne Plaza Asheville
Resort, Asheville.
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iD I The NC BankersAssociation h• • Women in Banking Conference,Renaissan
Charlotte•" •.ICarnegie Blvd.,Charlotte.
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