– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – The NC Chamber has named Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne, Johnston, Greene) a 2021 Jobs Champion in its annual How They Voted report for his strong pro-jobs voting record. This comes as just last week The NC FreeEnterpise Foundation (NCFREE) also recognized Leader Bell with one…… read more »
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Rep. Bell Named 2021 “Jobs Champion” By NC Chamber
Rep. Bell, Sen. Perry Tout $54 Million In Budget For Wayne County
– From the offices of Rep. John Bell and Sen. Jim Perry – Following weeks of negotiations between the House, Senate, and Governor, a final budget has been released by the North Carolina General Assembly. The budget, which the Governor has said he will sign, will be voted on this week in both chambers. In…… read more »
Bill To Expand Care For Children With Autism Approved By Legislature
On Monday, the state legislature gave final approval to legislation introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) and Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) to streamline and expand access to care for children with autism. The bill, which passed both the House and Senate unanimously, now goes to the Governor for his signature. Currently,…… read more »
Lawmakers Develop Comprehensive Flood Plan
– From the offices of Senator Jim Perry & Senator Danny Britt – Since 2016, North Carolina has experienced $22 Billion in damages related to major flood events related to two hurricanes, Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018). Eastern North Carolina communities are on the frontlines of flooding, whether it be from tropical storms, hurricanes, or…… read more »
Nearly $25 Million In COVID Relief Funding Approved For WCPS
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 »
Sen. Perry Announces Deal To Fund Rural Broadband Grants
– From the Office of Sen. Jim Perry – Senator Jim Perry, along with his colleagues in the legislature, reached a deal with Gov. Roy Cooper to ensure $30 million is allocated as promised to the GREAT rural broadband program. Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) said, “This is a win for the people of rural North…… 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 »
