Thanks to $1.6 billion in funding approved by the General Assembly for North Carolina Public Schools, Senator Jim Perry and Representative John Bell announced that Wayne County Public Schools is now eligible for up to $24,866,346 in assistance as part of recent COVID-19 relief efforts. Last week, the state announced the projected LEA allotments. Local…… read more »
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Nearly $25 Million In COVID Relief Funding Approved For WCPS
Commissioners: Keep Our Highways Clean!
Wayne County officials are talking trash. Specifically, at last week’s board meeting, the Wayne County commissioners voiced their displeasure over the litter that lines roadways across the area. Commissioner Barbara Aycock started the conversation and says she’s been hearing from residents about the trash along the highways. She noted the unsightly garbage lining Highway 70,…… read more »
State Bill Would Eliminate Tax On Military Retirement Pay
– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – State Representatives John Szoka (R-Cumberland), John Bell (R-Wayne), John Bradford (R-Mecklenburg) and Diane Wheatley (R-Cumberland) filed House Bill 83 today to eliminate the income tax on the retirement pay of military service members. “We want to make North Carolina the most veteran-friendly state in the nation…… read more »
Rep. Bell Files Bill To Fund New ECU Brody School Of Medicine
– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – On the first day of bill filling, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed legislation (HB 6) to provide $215 million for the construction of a new Brody School of Medicine facility at East Carolina University. He was joined by primary bill sponsors Speaker of the…… read more »
Rep. Bell Re-Elected N.C. House Majority Leader
On Monday, the N.C. House Republican Caucus unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R – Greene, Johnston and Wayne) as their Majority Leader for the 2021-2022 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. In a written statement, Rep. Bell says: “It is truly an honor to have once again earned the support…… read more »
Bell, Perry Announce Golden LEAF Projects for Wayne County
Rep. John Bell and Sen. Jim Perry announced that Golden LEAF Board of Directors voted to award funding to the following economic development and disaster recovery projects in Wayne County: $100,000 through the Open Grants Program to Mt. Olive Family Medicine Center to support expansion of the family medical center and walk-in clinic, resulting in…… read more »
Bell, Perry Announce Hurricane Relief Funds For Wayne County
Rep. John Bell and Sen. Jim Perry have announced that Golden LEAF Board of Directors voted to award state funds for hurricane recovery projects in Wayne County. This includes over $8,000 to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Goldsboro for building repair and replacement carpet following damage as a result of Hurricane Florence. Insurance proceeds were…… read more »
