Category Archives: Government

NC Secretary of State Spotlights Rural Business Growth at Goldsboro Roundtable

NC Secretary of State Spotlights Rural Business Growth at Goldsboro Roundtable

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall will visit Goldsboro on Tuesday, June 24, for a special Small Business Roundtable aimed at empowering rural entrepreneurs and highlighting strong new business creation data in the region. The event will take place at Wayne Community College in the Walnut Building, Room 104, beginning…read more »

Rep. Don Davis Introduces Bill to Modernize Seymour Johnson AFB and Strengthen National Defense

Rep. Don Davis Introduces Bill to Modernize Seymour Johnson AFB and Strengthen National Defense

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — In a move aimed at reinforcing national defense and securing the future of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) unveiled new legislation Wednesday to upgrade the base’s aging aircraft and affirm its strategic military role. The Frontline Fighter Force First Act (H.R. 4027), introduced by Davis and co-sponsored by…read more »

Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Without Congressional Action, Annual Trustees Report Warns

Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Without Congressional Action, Annual Trustees Report Warns

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…read more »

Frontline First: Davis Pushes Bill to Boost Seymour Johnson and U.S. Air Power

Frontline First: Davis Pushes Bill to Boost Seymour Johnson and U.S. Air Power

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, June 18, to announce the introduction of the Frontline Fighter Force First Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at strengthening support for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and other active-duty military installations across the country. The event will take…read more »

House Armed Services Hearing: Congressman Davis Pushes for Stronger Future for Seymour Johnson

House Armed Services Hearing: Congressman Davis Pushes for Stronger Future for Seymour Johnson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a recent hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) engaged top military and civilian defense officials in a critical discussion about the future of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the Department of Defense’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal. High-Level Hearing Focuses on National Security and Base…read more »

Congressman Greg Murphy Supports Israel’s Right to Self-Defense Amid Middle East Tensions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued a statement today in response to Israel’s recent preemptive strikes targeting Iran, emphasizing the importance of American support for Israel and the need for strong measures against terrorism. Congressman Murphy Stands with Israel in Defense In his statement, Congressman Murphy affirmed the United States’ backing of Israel’s…read more »

Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Returns — Don Davis Among the Players

Congressional Baseball Game for Charity Returns — Don Davis Among the Players

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is set to join the lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, taking place on Wednesday, June 11. This annual event has become a beloved bipartisan tradition, bringing together members of Congress from both parties to support vital local charities and foster camaraderie through…read more »

North Carolina Faces Crossroads on Energy Policy and Housing Affordability

North Carolina Faces Crossroads on Energy Policy and Housing Affordability

Raleigh, N.C. — On Friday, Governor Josh Stein delivered a clear message at the Emerging Issues Forum at NC State on Friday: North Carolina’s economic future depends on protecting clean energy investments and expanding affordable housing access. Speaking before a diverse group of business leaders, elected officials, and policy experts, the governor outlined his energy…read more »

Securing Lives, One Lock at a Time: NC’s Week of Action Highlights Urgency of Safe Gun Storage

Securing Lives, One Lock at a Time: NC’s Week of Action Highlights Urgency of Safe Gun Storage

Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein has officially proclaimed June 1–7 as the North Carolina S.A.F.E. Week of Action, a statewide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of safe firearm storage. Sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS), the Week of Action calls on communities, families, and organizations across…read more »

Game-Changing Apps Earn NC Students Statewide Recognition

Game-Changing Apps Earn NC Students Statewide Recognition

Raleigh, N.C — Governor Josh Stein announced the winners of North Carolina’s sixth annual Ready, Set, App! competition, celebrating innovation, problem-solving, and technical excellence among high school students. The final event, hosted at Lenovo’s headquarters, featured nine student teams from across the state pitching original mobile applications to a panel of industry experts, educators, and…read more »

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