NCDOI Holds Public Comment Session
N.C. Set to Challenge Health Law
NC Beach Plan Told to Reclaim $16M from Insurers
No Mention of MID in State of the Union Speech
EXTRA NEWS!
2010 - 2011 NC Senate Committees | 2010 - 2011 NC House Committees
• House Makeup: 68 Republicans, 52 Democrats.
• Senate Makeup: 31 Republicans, 19 Democrats.
• 4 Years Ago The Two Margins Were Exactly Reversed
• Salary of rank-and-file legislators, including two former speakers: $13,951.
• Salary of majority and minority leaders: $17,048.
• Salary of a New Hanover County ABC board administrator in 2009: $232,200.
Property Tax Revaluation Results Headed for Owners' Mailboxes
(Source: Pender Chronicle)
How to attack a $3.7 billion shortfall: N.C. Policy Watch
Regulators shut banks in NC, SC, Ga, Colo
Governmental Affairs Briefing - Friday, January 21st
Click Here to view the latest edition of this briefing and stay updated on pertinent
legislative, regulatory, and quality of life issues on the local, state, and nation levels.
Upcoming Events & Meetings
Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis to Join McIntyre at Black History Commemoration
On Sunday, January 30, U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre will host U.S. Representative John Lewis of Georgia at the annual Southeastern North Carolina Black History Month Celebration
in Wilmington.
Congressman Lewis, who is often referred to as “one of the most courageous persons the
Civil Rights Movement ever produced" represents Georgia’s 5th Congressional district and
was first elected in 1986. Among the many honors the Congressman has received include the only John F. Kennedy "Profile in Courage Award" for Lifetime Achievement ever granted by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
This year’s event will be held from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Wilmington City Hall Council Chambers located at 310 Chestnut Street in downtown Wilmington.
African-American elected officials from all levels of government from throughout southeastern North Carolina are expected to attend. The public is invited to join this special celebration. This is the fourteenth consecutive year that Congressman McIntyre has hosted this special event.
Applications are now being accepted for New Hanover County's first Citizen's Academy
The 10 week course is designed to educate participants about the operations involved in the variety of services provided by New Hanover County. This course will be held Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. starting January 27, 2011 and ending March 31. Click Here to read more.
You're Invited to "A Night on the Coast" at Carolina Beach's Surf House
Keeping Our Coast Healthy...
- Meet the staff from the N.C. Coastal Federation: Tracy Skrabal, Coastal
Scientist; Mike Giles, Coastal Advocate; and Ted Wilgis, Coastal Education
Coordinator. - Learn about the coastal issues that affect you and our community, including
Titan Cement, terminal groins, the international port and more. - Hear how the Coastal Federation and volunteers are restoring and protecting
coastal habirats in your area and how you can help.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Surf House - 604 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC
6 to 7 p.m. Dutch Treat Dinner
7 p.m. N.C. Coastal Federation Program
Click Here for More Details
Chamber Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 12:00 (noon)
Coast Line Conference & Events Center
Cost: $45 per person
Contact Mary Jacobs for more information: 762-2611 ext. 202
Cape Fear Coalition of Concerned Citizens (CFC3)
Due to the recent excessive increases in homeowner insurance rates, The Wilmington
Regional Association of REALTORS® has formed a citizens' group called The Cape Fear
Coalition of Concerned Citizens (CFC3). CFC3 is seeking to include a broad array of
private/public entities and individuals who share concerns over issues affecting the
Cape Fear Region's future. CFC3's mission is both to raise awareness and serve as the
Region's collective advocate on those issues.
You can read a brief history and get all information regarding the homeowner insurance
rate increases at www.CFC3.org.
You can reach the Governmental Affairs Director Kathleen Riely at 762-1695 or
via email at KRiely@WRAR.com.
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