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"The work that we do is protecting taxpayers. It's about keeping prisoners behind bars and it's
about prosecuting criminals of serious crime. With these cuts, we will no longer be able to do
that work as effectively."
Attorney General Josh Stein on laying off 23 of his agency's attorneys due to state budget cuts.
THE ASETUATED PRESS, 8M L ..'
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News Summary
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Chapelexams. In it • the district has changed paying teachers through
salariesProject ADVANCE program that's getting state funding in the pilot. Chapel Hill-Carrboro has long
been a destination for veteran teachers because those with 25 or more years experience could see
their i• '• by percent i the district. The supplementpaid to younger
significantlyteachers was •
Under•fl -• teachers are getting a highersupplement before. But how
much more they make now depends on whether they're willing to take on extra roles and do extra
professional development. Y• • teachers can make much more sooner, to Phil Holmes,
director of Project ADVANCE. because research shows
to quit the profession during the first five years in the •r. "Project ADVANCE • • e who are
really motivated to advance - and earn • rewards • iner," Holmes said.(T.f
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Federal prosecutors have demanded documents, research and monitoring data from a state
agency as they investigate. Fortune 500 company's of . little -studied chemical into
river that supplies drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people, officials said Thursday.
NorthThe .r . Department of • I Quality received. subpoena last weekfrom
attorneys seeking records involving discharge of the unregulated chemical GenX into the Cape
Fear River. The river is the main source of the water utility serving about 200,000 people in and
around Wilmington,about 00 i 60kilometers)downstream of I • plant near
environmentalFayetteville. The state agency saidwould turn over documents dating back to
2011 within three weeks to a grand jury reviewing evidence • : •n. Chemours employs
nearly000 workers at its Bladen Countyplant. • • workcloselylocal, . and
federal officials to determine the appropriate next steps," the chemical company's spokesman
Gary Cambre wrote
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commissioners and county staff. Commissioner-f Ford repeatedly 'f Hartmann to
explain • of f move quickly to impose a fresh- of - and balances -- only
includedto be disappointed by Hartmann's response.
"We are a large county with many departments and functions, but several commissioners --
have not been satisfied with Countymanagement'sresponse • our ep '•':
requests for information and deliverables within a reasonable timeframe (and) certainly not with
the sense of urgency I believe this matter warrants," Ford said in a statement Thursday. "Current
internal controls forhandling cash are not• or • - and this is accentuated by
Countythat . • -ment has taken half a year to reporton a li •
first blown - Register of Deeds - last winter."
r i Portman and 3essica Holmes also expressed frustration with .: lack of progress
and transparency. "When someone commits fraud, you have to take swift and decisive action.
That's what we've been asking for," Portman said. Hartmann, who previously managed Seminole
County, Fla., was hired as county manager in 2014, when Republicans controlled the Board of
Commissioners. Democrats now hold every seat on the seven -member board. Hartmann said
Thursday that he's aware Ford and Portman disagree with him on the pace of implementing
change but • he finds they're airing their grievances publicly.
Hartmann pointed out that the deeds office largely operates in•-f- •- of office. He said
reactedthat his staff as quickly as it could upon hearing that cash was missing and that he plans
to email a reportto commissioners by the end of • r • rush to
implement sweeping changes because it's unlikely the county will be able to identify which, if any,
of the county's accounting practices failed until Freeman's criminal investigation is complete. Other
departments i - cash are operating normally and reported any problems,
Wedged into the renegotiated Senate Bill 628 is languagefrom previous bill that was left in th
Senate Rules Committee. House Bill 165 was a bill that would allow taxpayers to donate all or pa
of their income tax returns to the Cancer Prevention and Control Branch of the Division of Public
Health to help early detection of breast and cervicalThe contribution provision wr ri f
into f .• •. • • • s rcorporate
franchise and privilege tax. In March, Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, told the House Health
Committee i women die of breast - year. "Whendetected early,98 percent
• f detected late, only percent of •
actually survive. • three out of •ur women will die withoutdetection of breast
Early detection question about he said
R ids
x Republican•rth Carolina Senate• ■ • become
top f •won't- • year. -n. Tommy Tucker of •
announced his decision Thursday. The 67-year-old Tucker cited his support of term limits and
desire to spend time with his grandchildren as am• • his reasonsfor • his fourtherm his
last. Tucker joined the legislature' took over •
He was known for his vocal scrutiny of the state Medicaid program and high salaries for leaders of
regional mental health agencies. This year Tucker became a Senate Finance Committee co-
chairman and helped shepherd the passage of further individual income and corporate tax rates
through the General Assembly.(THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, 8/03/17).
Occupancy
After failing to crossfinishline3une'ssession wrapped up,
occupancy tax bill passed the Senate Thursday and is headed to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk.
The final version of Senate Bill 552 makes changes to the occupancy tax laws for Harnett,
Sampson, Yadkin and Rowan counties and the municipalities of Sanford, Saluda and 3acksonville.
The Senate had taken an initial voteon bill in the final hoursof but it required
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another vote on a separate day. Thursday's final vote was 37-5.(Colin Campbell, THE INSIDER,
8/04/17).
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Firebombing Investigation
Republicans in North Carolina have already doubled the reward for information about the still-
i f firebombing of one of offices in the Triangleduring the heightof the 2016 elections.
Now, • • potential -d The state government .f already put out a
$5,000 reward for information that led authorities to someone responsible for the attack on the
GOP's Hillsborough office, which made international news last October. And the N.C. GOP has
offered to pitch in another 110 of own money,bringing potential - i to $10,000.
State party Chairman Robin Hayes sentout f'- about the reward Thursday,on
of . potential - r.investigation.
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according to the website of the North Carolina Community Health Center Association. According t#
associationabout 43 percent of • . patients were uninsured and fewer than one -in -
five
Appointments
Resources.
When the General Assembly returned for business on Thursday, it appointed more members to
state boards and commissions. One such appointment was Phillip J. Strach, the husband of the
executive director it the State Board of r and Ethics Enforcement,Westbrook
createdHe was appointed to serve a four-year term on the Human Resources Commission. This is a
reappointment for him, since his term expired on June 30. He will now remain on the commission
through July 2021. Strach, an attorney with Ogletree Deakins, has represented GOP leaders in
election- related lawsuits. Lawmakers also appointed multiple people to two new commissions
during the 2017• f sessionf Fellows Commissioni the
Professional Ef t Preparation anit Standards Commission.•. •commission was
INSIDER,created by Senate Bill 599, which was signed by Gov. Roy Cooper last week.(Lauren Horsch, THE
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During his career as a groundbreaking lawyer and judge, former N.C. Supreme Court Justice
Henry E. Frye received many honors, awards and accolades. Thursday, the retired chief justice
i longtimeresidentgot. bridge,an interstate bridge. At special i in
Greensboro, the state Board of Transportation named after him the span previously known as
Green Lake Road Bridge over Interstate 73/74, located in Richmond County where he grew up.
bridge -
naming resolution for the record.who was accompanied by dozen familymembers
including his wife, Shirley, said he appreciated the r• •'s unanimous action. few days after
his 85th birthday. "Northr great state. We have a f said, adding that
Republicans, Democrats and those without a party affiliation need to find ways to work together
more .• the way."
Frye was • - of -South'sAfricanAmerican _ to serve as an assistant U.S. attorney
during the early 1960s,- on r become 1 black, •Carolina
legislator when he was elected to the state House of Representatives several years later. In 1983,
then Gov. Jim Hunt named him to the state Supreme Court where he served for 17 years.(Taft
Wireback, GREENSBORO NEWS -RECORD, 0
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Political roundtable shows in North Carolina will be discussing agriculture and defense industries ir
the state, the opioid crisis, the General Assembly's return to Raleigh and access to quality
education. to look for:
• Bottom Line: This week's• discuss the emerging defense industry presence in th-
Hosts:r- Stewart and Sougata
director • Defense Association, David Hayden of Anderson a
Wendy- president of s f, Inc., Colinrr,_
Partnershipeditor of the N.C. Insider and Christopher Chung, CEO of Economic Development
of Fridays 1 f f. and Sundays at 8:30
f ' f on Carolina or
Focus:Panels this week will discuss the agriculture industry . • its impacton
• i •' Loretta •Agriculturer' iner Steve Troxler, Sen. Brent
Jackson, R-Sampson, Larry Wootenof Rich Bonanno, associate
dean of the N.C. State College of Agriculture d Life Science, and Lorenda Overman, a
CountyWayne .rmer.Airs: 11:30 a.m. a.m.. • i f.m. Sunday on f.News/News
14, f: can be found
• Education Matters: This week, guests will examine the 20-year-old Leandro case on
education quality and equity in North Carolina public schools. Host: Keith Poston Guests:
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Nicole Hurd, founder and CEO of • I f Advising Corps and attorney Black r f
the _.11 counsel forplaintiff •• . .. 0 i
Assembly'son WRAL, Sundays at 6:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. on the NC Channel, or
anytime at NCForum,org.
Front Row: This week, panelists talk about the power outage on the Outer Banks, the
General to Raleigh,• President
Donald i •merit-basedimmigrationi Rotterman Guests:
Mitch Kokai of - 3ohn Locke Foundation,• r. Ed Hanes,D-Forsyth, 3oe
directorexecutive of - . - Foundation and Donna King, managing editor
of - North State• i t.m. Friday on and 9 r r.y anr r
Sundayon
NC Spin: Panelists this week will discuss the court rulings on redistricting, education cuts at
the State Board of Education, and recent developments with the UNC Center for Civil
• • •st: Tom Campbell• Republican lawm. • - Wilson,i f
consultantBrad Crone,rr 3ohn Hood and Chris Fitzsimon,director of Policy
Watch. Airs: Times vary by Details can be found online at NC Spin,
On the Record: This week, guests will discuss the opioid crisis in the state. Host: David
Crabtree Guests: WRAL reporter Bryan Mims, who lost his brother to an overdose, WRAL
producer II whose brother been - for •:. Sunderman,who is
raising her grandchildren,and Latoris Adams, who leads .. support group Harnett •..
for grandparents. Saturday,r on '`recordingsr - online
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$100 Debate
The chairman of - Buncombe County Republican Party will debate
CountySaturday in what could be the first of several Asheville -area debates. In 3une, the Buncombe
•• announced it would donate 1 to charity on behalf of person or organization
• would agree to f-f.I' any local,or i r• person or • •I r who
agreed would be allowed to pick which charity the money• be given to. to take a
positive approachto our • negative political paradigm, and we believe our
conservative- • O• group . in its announcement.
3ackson, . Democrat fr• . r - responded to the group on . f he would debate
them • match the offer . 00
3ackson posted on Facebook that the debate would be Saturday at Vance Elementary School in
Asheville from1 r r office confirmed that the moneybe given to the
Buncombe Partnership for Children to address early childhood education. Buncombe County GOP
Chairman Carl Mumpower and 3ackson will •-f.�r^ whether to increase education funding in North
Carolina.r• said - looking forward to the .-f. even though• on
• 1 political side.are both gentlemen," r• . . - will stick to the truth without
callingall the name and other political discoursesaid others who have contacted
OBSERVER,his group about a debate include a Young Democrats group from Winston-Salem and groups from
Buncombe County focused on marijuana rights and climate change.(Matthew Adams, THE NEWS &
U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-Wilson, will host a discussion on eastern North Carolina jobs and
transportation . _ on ..y. N.C. Transportation Secretary 3.mes Trogdon, state Sen.
Erica Smith -Ingram, D-Northampton,and Rocky • David •': Combs and City Manager
Rochelle Small -Toney will join Butterfield for the "3obs First: Building for Our Future" event.
Speakers will discuss the new Carolina Connector intermodal rail hub being built along CSX railway
lines and explore the future of 1. f• . • eastern North. • .. O'
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9:30 a.m. Senate Democrats discuss redistricting and call for"produce
fair maps which truly reflectpolitical l
11:30 a.m. Student.f= •m HBCUs will holdpress • - - about securing funding
and other critical resources for students of color and all students.
Bridges
ThursdayA pair of bridges on Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that date back to the Eisenhower
administration are being replaced. The N.C. Department of Transportation said in a news release
-r - the bridges over - Road - County.
Constructors of Asheville says it will close the local road next Monday in order to begin a two-year
process to replace the eastbound and westbound bridges. A local detour has been established for
Berea Church Road to help accelerate construction on the $8.56 million contract. NHM will
construct an on -site detour to allow 1-40 traffic to flow in all four lanes.(THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
0.
Mayoralr •.
North• oral candidate has been - - in 55 days fortampering with a water
company's equipment. Observer -f• • a • Quancidine Gribble,who's
running to become mayorof . -ville, was arrested on •. Her previous arr- . i
June i Arrest documents fi •`• with larceny and with reconnecting
listingdisconnected utilities. She said she's not guilty of either crime. No one answered the phone at a
for Gribble• •. One 1 by Aqua •rth Carolina said workers turned off
the water • removed the meter at Gribble's• because she hadn'tf. • the bill. A
second warrant was filed July 26 when an Aqua employee told a magistrate Gribble had
reconnected a water line that the company had disconnected. (THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER,
• HB 926 (Lewis) ADJOURN AUGUST RECONVENED SESSION
What Happened in the Hausa
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Added r Calendar
(Jordan) AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE L,
• AMEND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
• ADJOURN AUGUST RECONVENED SESSION
• - BUSINESS & AGENCY . REFORM ACT OF 20
EMPLOYEE
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EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION/IC
Special• SB 560 (Jackson, 3.) CLARIFY CLEVELAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION
• Special Message Received From House
o HB 926 (Lewis) AD30URN AUGUST RECONVENED SESSION
• .a- Sent To House
• ro'D•URN GOV'S RECONVENED SESSION
• SB 689 (Rabon) 2017 APPOINTMENTS BILL MODIFICATIONS
• Withdrawn fromCalendar
•TIERS FROM 3DIG a •
Thursday, August 3, 2017
• All House Committees
o Reported favorably by committee
® B 689 (Rabon) 2017 APPOINTMENTS BILL MODIFICATIONS
o Reported favorably by committee substitute
' SB 560 (Jackson, J.) CLARIFY CLEVELAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION
What Happened in Senate Committees
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• Friday, August 4
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® House Select Committee on Redistricting, 643 LOB
• Thursday, August 10
o 10:00 a.m.
' House Select Committee on Redistricting, 643 LOB
• Friday, August 4
o 10:30 a.m.
' Senate Committee On Redistricting, 643 LOB
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Legislative Studies and Meetings
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-• Bobbie Richardson -- Press Conference,Room LB.
r.m. I The North CarolinaGeneral -s Commission,i •
Apex.Williams St.,
Office,10 a.m. I The State Board of Proprietary Schools meets, North Carolina Community Collegz
System 00 W. 3onesRaleigh.
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* 8:30 a.m. I The Fund Development and Communications Committee of The North Carolina
Partnership for Children, Inc. meets, 1100 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. Contact: Yvonne
919-821-9573.
* 10 a.m. I The Department of Insurance holds public hearing on proposed rule changes, 1st
Floor Hearing Room, Room 131 (Albemarle Building) located at 325 N. Salisbury St.,
Raleigh.
* 6 p.m. I The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries hold a public hearing on a proposed shellfish
lease in Onslow County,• •rsail Beach Town Center,0 Loggerhead Court,North
TopsailBeach.
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• r Division of • . public hearing on proposed
lease in New Hanover County, N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Wilmington
RegionalOffice, 127 CardinalDrive Ext., Wilmington.
• 10 a.m. I The NC Trails Committee (NCTC) meets, DNCR Regional Office, 176 Riceville Road.
Asheville.
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i i a.m. I The Criminal 3ustice Education and Training Standards Commission•l public
Traininghearing on proposed rule changes, Wake Technical Community College -Public Safety
Center, 321 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh.
1 a.m. I The N.C. Rules Review Commissionmeets,
Review Commission Room, 1711 New Hope Church Road, Raleigh.
11 a.m I The Executive Committee of The North Carolina Partnership for Children meets,
Ii Wake Forest Road, Raleigh.• • 919-821-9573.
U 1111 kyn,• '•. . • a - • • •
• i li - i•. • of Dental Examiners holdspublic 1 on proposed
changes,ii1 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 160, Morrisville.
9 a.m. I Environmental Management• •n meets, Ground Floor
Archdale Building, i Raleigh.
* 10 a.m. I The N.C. Social Services Commission holds public hearing on proposed rule
changes, Division of Social820 South Boylan Ave., ConferenceRoom 151,
Raleigh.
9 a.m. I Environmental Management Commission meets, Ground Floor Hearing Room,
Archdale Building, i Raleigh.
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i a.m. I The N.C. RulesReview CommissionAdministrative Hearingsoffice, Rules
Review • : f Room, 1711 New HopeRoad, Raleigh.
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10:30 a.m. I The Standard Commercial Fishing License Eligibilityo • to the N.C. Division
it Marine Fisheries meets,i of -Fisheries'Wilmington Office,
North•Extension,1 •
• 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.
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10 a The N.C. RulesReview • •meets,Administrative Hearingsoffice,
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 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.
. r;
• TBD I The Golden LEAF Foundation's board meets, TBD. Contact: 3enny Tinklepaugh, 888-
6 ' 48.a:.. 0
• r I The NC WildlifeResources CommissionDr., Raleigh.
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10 a The N.C. RulesReview • •meets,Administrative Hearingsoffice,
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.
Dept. o Environmental Quality
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f. Department of Environmental•' public hearinf on potential oil
a • gas leasing program, • -r Government C• - -nt Center Drive,
Suite 135, Wilmingto
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r. Department of Environmental Quality hold public • on potential oil
and gas leasing program, Dare County Government Complex, 954 Marshall Collins Drive,
Manteo.
• Staff Conference
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• Staff Conference
• Staff Conference
• Staff Conference
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Guidance,3 p.m. I The UNC Board of Governors' Campus Security Committee Subcommittee on
Training • - - - '••Spangler• .r-' Hill. Contact:•
919-962-4629.
11 a.m. I The UNC Board of Governors' Campus Security Committee Subcommittee on Data
Collection Protocol, Conference Room B, Spangler Building, Chapel Hill. Contact: 3osh Ellis,
• • •6.6•
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12 p.m. I The UNC Board of Governors' Campus Security Committee Subcommittee on
Safety and Security Conference, Conference Room B, Spangler Building, Chapel Hill.
Contact: Josh Ellis, 919-962-4629.
P�ther Meetings and Events of Interest
* 10 a.m. I U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-Willson, hosts a discussion on eastern North
Carolina jobs and transportation infrastructure, Rocky Mount train station, 101
Coastline St., Rocky Mount.
* 2:30 p.m. I Gov. Roy Cooper tours Caldwell Community College's Watauga campus,
Caldwell Community College, Watauga Campus, 372 Community College Drive,
* 4:30 p.m. I Gov. Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper tour the restoration of
Appalachian Theatre, 561 West King Street, Boone.
1197111,
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.
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TBID I The NC Bankers Association hold Young Bankers Conference, Crowne Plaza Asheville
Resort, Asheville.
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Charlotte Southpark, 5501 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte. i
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