Wednesday - July 30, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Tuesday July 01, 2025 ( 20 items )  

23d Air Task Force Conducts First Deployment Exercise at Fort Bliss CSTR
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, North Carolina, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * 23d Air Task Force conducts first deployment exercise at Fort Bliss CSTR By 2nd Lt. Jason Pannell, 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs More than 200 Airmen from multiple Air Force and joint military installations converge to form the 23d Air Task Force (ATF) comprised of the Command Echelon, A-Staff, and the 23d Combat Air Base Squadron (CABS) to t  more

310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) works with the V Corps for DEFENDER 25
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) works with the V Corps for DEFENDER 25 * POZNAN, Poland -DEFENDER 25, running from May 11 to June 24, 2025, is the U.S. Army's most extensive deployment exercise in Europe, involving 25,000 troops from 30 nations across 18 countries. The exercise includes Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian, showcasing the ability to rapidly deploy  more

Army Reserve chief warrant officer circles the globe in C-12 Huron
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve chief warrant officer circles the globe in C-12 Huron * FORT KNOX, Ky. - Chief Warrant Officer 4 Nicholas Demas was admiring the jagged peaks of the Swiss Alps cutting through the clouds when the radio crackled to life. "Be advised, you are going to be intercepted by a Swiss fighter jet for training purposes," the voice said. Seconds later, an American-made F/A-18 Hornet a  more

Binghamton University: Researchers Discover 'New Physics' to Manipulate Particles in Liquid Droplets Using Ultrasound Waves
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 30 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Researchers discover 'new physics' to manipulate particles in liquid droplets using ultrasound waves Technique will aid biomedical testing, drug development and other fields By Chris Kocher Researchers from Binghamton University, North Carolina State University, Harvard Medical School and Duke University have observed a phenomenon that allows them to create spin in liquid droplets using ultrasou  more

COASTAL GOVERNORS URGE PROTECTION OF CAROLINA WATERS IN PUBLIC COMMENT LETTER
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Josh Stein, governor of North Carolina, and Henry Dargan McMaster, governor of South Carolina, have submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding the preparation of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The governors emphasize the necessity of maintaining the existing moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration along their coastlines. "President Trump's previous memoranda are instrumental in  more

Congressman Davis Holds Service Academy Dinner Honoring NC-01 Appointees
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Davis Holds Service Academy Dinner Honoring NC-01 Appointees * Rocky Mount, N.C. - On Wednesday, June 18, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) hosted a Service Academy Dinner at his Rocky Mount district office. The event celebrated a group of exceptional young high school graduates from eastern North Carolina who received appointments to the United States Military Service Academies.[Front r  more

Congressman Don Davis Announces a Bill to Help Reopen Martin General Hospital
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Announces a Bill to Help Reopen Martin General Hospital * WILLIAMSTON, N.C.-- Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced new legislation to support reopening facilities like Martin General Hospital as Rural Emergency Hospitals. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act, announced during a press conference outside Martin General Hospital, would provide support to h  more

Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Oversight of Small Business Disaster Loans Following Federal Failures During Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Oversight of Small Business Disaster Loans Following Federal Failures During Hurricane Helene WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Recently, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced the Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act to strengthen oversight and transparency within the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disaster loan program. The eff  more

Congresswoman Ross Statement on Senator Thom Tillis
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Senator Thom Tillis * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement: "I have known and worked with Thom Tillis for almost two decades. While we certainly disagree about many issues, I know him to be a man of many gifts who loves our state and our nation. "In opposing the Republican budget bill, Senator Tillis is putting his comm  more

Designing the future of battlefield medicine: Inside Global Medic 25-01 and Mojave Falcon
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Designing the future of battlefield medicine: Inside Global Medic 25-01 and Mojave Falcon * FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - As the U.S. Army Reserve refocuses its training efforts on preparing for large-scale combat operations (LSCO), exercises like Mojave Falcon, which integrates Global Medic and Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX), have become critical platforms for testing and refinin  more

Edwards releases statement on Senator Tillis's decision to not seek reelection
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards releases statement on Senator Tillis's decision to not seek reelection * U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) issued the following statement on U.S. Senator Thom Tillis's (R-NC) decision to not seek reelection: "Senator Thom Tillis has shown strong conviction as an advocate for the people of North Carolina. "I have always respected his dedication to making life better for North  more

FERC Issues Notice on Lake Upchurch Dam Preservation Association
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Availability of Environmental Assessment." The notice pertains to the Lake Upchurch Dam Preservation Association's application to surrender its exemption for the Raeford Hydroelectric Project. Commission staff reviewed this application in accordance with federal regulations and has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the project. The association proposes to surrender its exemption and deco  more

ICYMI: HEWD Ranking Member Adams Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Tribal Education
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Alma Adams, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: HEWD Ranking Member Adams Delivers Opening Remarks at Joint Subcommittee Hearing on Tribal Education Ranking Member Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered the following opening statement at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development and the Subcommit  more

Khaan Quest 2025: An Army Reserve engineer's journey in Mongolia
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Khaan Quest 2025: An Army Reserve engineer's journey in Mongolia * FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia - Amid the rumble of heavy machinery and sifting clouds of dirt, U.S. Army engineers work alongside their Mongolian counterparts to carve a new road through the rugged terrain. Moving tons of earth each day, the bilateral team is laying the groundwork for a paved highway that will support   more

Multitasking? Maybe not.
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, June 30 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Multitasking? Maybe not. * In an era where everyone seems to be doing two things at once, Wake Forest University psychology professor Anthony Sali is working with neuroscience experts to learn more about how the brain works. By studying the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, new findings debunk the myth of multitasking. Professor Sali, the term "multitaski  more

NC Democratic Party Officially Joins Anti-Israel Mamdani Caucus
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 1 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * NC Democratic Party Officially Joins Anti-Israel Mamdani Caucus North Carolina Democrats actually did it. Last week, we alerted you to the NC Democrats' radical resolution aimed at Israel, accusing thee Jewish nation of engaging in apartheid and genocide. The party's own Chair, Anderson Clayton, told a media outlet that Democrat support for Israel cost them in the 2024 elections.  more

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Advocates for Black Bear Hunting on Pocosin Lakes Refuge
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), advocating for the establishment of a special opportunity black bear hunt at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (PLNWR). The letter emphasizes the importance of sustainable management of the black bear population in North Carolina. Executive Director M. Kyle Briggs articulated that the proposal aligns with the goals outlined   more

Premier, Inc. Expands Clinical Decision Support Capabilities With Acquisition of IllumiCare
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 1 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release: * * * Premier, Inc. Expands Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Capabilities with Acquisition of IllumiCare * IllumiCare's cost attribution technology defines low-value care and makes costs transparent in real time, enabling improved financial performance. * Compatible with 50-plus electronic medical record (EMR) systems, taps into a growing demand for solutions in outpatient and am  more

Rep. Adams on Sen. Thom Tillis Not Seeking Re-Election
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams on Sen. Thom Tillis Not Seeking Re-Election * CHARLOTTE, NC --Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announcing he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. "I want to commend Senator Thom Tillis for his courage and commitment in doing the right thing for our country," said Congresswoman Adams. "Sen. Tillis's v  more

Tillis Retirement "Leaves Republicans Scrambling" while Democrats "Scored a Massive New Pickup Opportunity"
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Tillis Retirement "Leaves Republicans Scrambling" while Democrats "Scored a Massive New Pickup Opportunity" * Wall Street Journal editorial board : "Trump Puts the Senate in Play in 2026 [...] The GOP pickup opportunities are few, so with Mr. Tillis's departure the Senate is in play for 2026" A wave of news coverage highlights trouble for Republicans as Thom Til  more