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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Saturday November 22, 2025 ( 20 items )  

Adams, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Agriculture Loan Process for Farmers, Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams, Welch Introduce Bill to Improve Agriculture Loan Process for Farmers, Ranchers * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Fair Credit for Farmers Act to strengthen financial security for agriculture producers. The bill improves access and accountability for the farm  more

BofA to help L.A. Wildfire Clients Rebuild with Financing, Rate Preservation, Extended Forbearance
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA to help L.A. Wildfire Clients Rebuild with Financing, Rate Preservation, Extended Forbearance * LOS ANGELES, CA - As part of its ongoing leadership supporting those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Bank of America today announced new offerings anticipated to help its mortgage clients rebuild their homes. The Bank o  more

CIAA to be Represented at NCAA Leadership Forum
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA to be Represented at NCAA Leadership Forum * Charlotte, NC (November 21, 2025) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) proudly announces that Virginia State University track and field student-athlete Janiya Harmon, Shaw University football student-athlete Justin Wheeler, and Associate Athletic Director at Livingstone College Shannon  more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Denounce the Horrors of Socialism
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Denounce the Horrors of Socialism * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.Con.Res. 58 (link is external), a resolution denouncing socialism in all its forms and reaffirming that the United States must remain a nation rooted in freedom, opportunity, and individual responsibility. The res  more

Congressman Tim Moore Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life of Gaston County Paramedic Mary Jolly
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Delivers Floor Speech Honoring the Life of Gaston County Paramedic Mary Jolly * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) delivered a floor speech to honor the life and heroism of Gaston County Paramedic Mary Jolly, who passed away after being struck by a car as she was rendering aid on the side of I-95 in Florida.Remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker,  more

First, Second Ladies Visit Military Installations in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * First, Second Ladies Visit Military Installations in North Carolina * In a mutual demonstration of support and appreciation, First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina, Nov. 19, engaging with service members, military families and students at Department of Defense Education Activity schools on both installa  more

It's Time For Democrats to End Their Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * It's Time For Democrats to End Their Shutdown * October 31st, 2025 Contact: James Laverty (link sends email) PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Richard Hudson: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Day 31 of the Democrat Shutdown, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) is calling on Senate Democrats to stop using Americans' pain as political "leverage" and vote for the clean Continuing Resolution (CR)   more

JCSU and VUU to Host First Round of NCAA Division II Football Championship
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * JCSU and VUU to Host First Round of NCAA Division II Football Championship * Charlotte, NC (November 21, 2025) The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will make history this weekend as two CIAA football programs, Johnson C. Smith University and Virginia Union University, host first-round games in the 2025 NCAA Division II Football Championship. T  more

Knott's Tren de Aragua Bill Passes the House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott's Tren de Aragua Bill Passes the House * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tren de Aragua Border Security Threa t Assessment Act. Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13), a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the bill directing the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a study and implement a strategy to combat the Foreign Terrorist Orga  more

Maersk Chooses Charlotte, North Carolina for Its North American Headquarters
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 21 -- Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company, issued the following news release: * * * Maersk chooses Charlotte, North Carolina for its North American Headquarters Summary: A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced Charlotte as its official North American headquarters, underscoring the city's strong infrastructure as a foundation for continued growth and innovation. * CHARLOTTE, NC -- A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced that it has selected Charlotte f  more

Murphy Announces New Deputy Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Announces New Deputy Chief of Staff * Washington, D.C. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., announces that Communications Director Alexander Crane will take on the role of Deputy Chief of Staff. "Alex has been a great asset in my D.C. office," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "I am thrilled to recognize his hard work, initiative, insightfulness, and unmatched dedication with the promot  more

N.C. Democratic Party: Breaking - Whatley Calls for "Elimination" of the ACA
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * BREAKING: Whatley Calls for "Elimination" of the ACA New reporting from American Journal News reveals DC insider Michael Whatley called to eliminate the ACA, a move that would drive up health care costs even higher. The nearly one million North Carolinians who rely on the ACA for care are seeing their health care premiums double or more on average, thanks to Whatley cheer  more

N.C. Democratic Party: High Point Mayor, NC Furniture Industry Leaders Blast Michael Whatley-Backed Tariffs That Drive Up Prices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * High Point Mayor, NC Furniture Industry Leaders Blast Michael Whatley-Backed Tariffs That Drive Up Prices Today, High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson and business leaders from North Carolina's legendary furniture industry slammed the reckless furniture tariffs that have sent costs soaring, threatened jobs, and hurt North Carolina's iconic furniture industry, all backed by DC i  more

North Old Carriage Road Corridor Improvement Project Receives ACEC/NC Award
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * North Old Carriage Road Corridor Improvement Project Receives ACEC/NC Award * VHB was recognized at the 2026 ACEC/NC Engineering Excellence Awards for our contributions to the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) North Old Carriage Road Corridor   more

Rep. Foushee Calls on USPS to Explain Ongoing Carrier Vehicle Safety Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Calls on USPS to Explain Ongoing Carrier Vehicle Safety Crisis * WASHINGTON, DC (November 20, 2025) Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Jim Cari, Government Relations Representative for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in North Carolina, demanding answers about the ongoing safety crisis involving the deteriorating Long Life Vehicle (LLV) fleet   more

Rep. Mark Harris Leads Lawmakers in Cracking Down on Labor Union Bosses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Leads Lawmakers in Cracking Down on Labor Union Bosses * WASHINGTON, DC Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) led Reps. Randy Fine (FL-06) and Bob Onder (MO-03) in introducing a package of bills to crack down on union bosses and amplify the voices of America's workers. Representative Harris said, "Union leadership has lost its waytrampling workers' rights, funneling dues into p  more

Surgeon to Address Graduates at SC State Fall Commencement on Dec. 11
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Nov. 22 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Surgeon to address graduates at SC State Fall Commencement on Dec. 11 Dr. Kris Harley is a 1995 SC State graduate. Author: Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing South Carolina State University will hold its fall commencement exercises at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. The commencement address will be delivered  more

U.S. Army Reserve officer selected as Rhodes Scholar
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Reserve officer selected as Rhodes Scholar * The United States Army Reserve proudly recognizes the selection of 2nd Lt. Andrew H. Tomusiak of Washington, D.C. as a Rhodes Scholar, a prestigious scholarship that fully funds postgraduate study at the United Kingdom's University of Oxford.  Beyond his military service, Tomusiak contributes to the nation's foreign policy as a program  more

UNC-Greensboro: Quality of Life is a Right - Alumnus Chris Wilson Speaks About Life and Career
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * Quality of Life is a Right: Alumnus Chris Wilson Speaks about Life and Career Former deputy city manager's origin story runs through UNCG * The origin story of Chris Wilson '98 begins long before he got to UNC Greensboro. It all started with a trip to the park. He was just a little kid back then, growing up in the Triad with a young, single mom and a brother with   more

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County: Community Budget Update - November 21
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools issued the following news: * * * COMMUNITY BUDGET UPDATE: NOVEMBER 21 To provide up-to-date and transparent information about the district's financial condition, this is the November 21 Community Budget Update. Debt Forgiveness On Thursday, the Forsyth County Commissioners agreed to forgive $3.4 million of the district's debt to match private donations raised to pay the district funds owed to the NC Departm  more