Pender County Schools in Pender County experienced rise in student enrollment for 2022-23 school year
Student enrollment in Pender County's only school district grew by 5.6% in the 2022-23 school year.
Rouzer Honors National Lineman Appreciation Day with Bipartisan Congressional Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognize the more than 115,000 hardworking men and women maintaining America’s electrical infrastructure."When natural disasters hit Southeastern North Carolina, it’s the brave lineworkers who operate in dangerous conditions to safely restore power and build our communities back as quickly as possible," said Congressman Rouzer.The resolution, cosponsored by twenty-six Members of Congress, highlights the...
Budd, Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prohibit Foreign Nationals From Funding U.S. Elections
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) helped introduce the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act alongside Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN).The legislation aims to prevent foreign nationals from funding U.S. elections through various means, including indirect contributions and donations for specific election-related activities. It also prohibits foreign nationals from donating in connection with state ballot initiatives.The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Roger Marshall...
- Budd Touts F-15E Strike Eagles from NC After Successful Intercept of Iranian Drones & Missiles
- Rouzer Joins Congressional Escort Committee for Joint Session with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio
- More students enrolled in Brunswick County's only school district in 2022-23 school year
- Budd Urges National Park Service to Recognize Blue Ridge Parkway as National Historic Landmark
- Rouzer, Valadao, Costa, Slotkin Launch Bipartisan Specialty Crops Caucus
City Council Meeting in Wilmington Covers Proclamations, Agreements, and Support for Community Projects
The Wilmington City Council is set to convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16, with a lineup of important topics on the agenda. Among these are various proclamations and agreements that hold significance for the community.The meeting will include the recognition of Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area, along with proclamations naming April 2024 as Fair Housing Month, April 18 as National Line Worker Appreciation Day, and April 26 as Arbor Day.One of the key items to be discussed is an agreement and funding ordinance for a $600,000 grant from the NC Department...
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Wilmington City Council Meeting Agenda for March 18, 2024
The upcoming Wilmington City Council meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, will address several important issues, as announced in a recent press release. Among the highlights of the meeting agenda are the following items:During the meeting, there will be a public hearing on an amendment to an installment contract that could potentially allow the city to secure up to $32 million in limited obligation bonds. The funds from these bonds will be allocated towards various capital projects, such as street, sidewalk, accessibility, streetscape, and riverwalk improvements. The...
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Budd, Cardin, Risch, Ernst, Tillis, Coons, Blumenthal, & Rosen Issue Bipartisan Statement Calling on Qatar to Renew Pressure on Hamas to Release Hostages
Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan group of senators, including Senators Ben Cardin, Jim Risch, Joni Ernst, Thom Tillis, Chris Coons, Richard Blumenthal, and Jacky Rosen, along with Senator Ted Budd, have issued a statement urging Qatar to renew pressure on Hamas to release hostages. The senators emphasized the importance of the relationship between the United States and Qatar in addressing the ongoing hostage situation, particularly in light of the events of October 7th.In their statement, the senators expressed gratitude for Qatar's efforts thus far in mediating the...
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Senate Democrats Block Budd-Britt Laken Riley Act
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) faced a setback today as Senate Democrats, led by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), blocked the passage of the Laken Riley Act in the U.S. Senate. The bill, aimed at addressing issues related to illegal aliens committing specific offenses, was championed by Senator Budd and Senator Katie Britt (R-AL).The Laken Riley Act, named after the late 22-year-old University of Georgia nursing student who was tragically murdered by an illegal alien, seeks to hold accountable illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting...
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Video: Budd Uncovers “Alarming” Number of Drone Incursions at U.S.-Mexico Border
Washington, D.C. — During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, General Gregory Guillot, the Commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, revealed some concerning information about the U.S.-Mexico border. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) questioned General Guillot, who disclosed that there are thousands of drone incursions along the southern border every month.General Guillot expressed his alarm, stating, “the number of incursions was something that was alarming to me.” Additionally, he mentioned, “I don’t know the actual number. I...
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Budd, Britt Lead 34 Senators to Introduce Laken Riley Act
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Katie Britt (R-AL) have taken the lead in introducing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at addressing immigration enforcement issues in the United States. The legislation, named after 22-year-old University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was tragically murdered by an illegal alien, focuses on ensuring that illegal aliens who commit certain offenses are detained and removed from the country.According to Senator Budd, the bill seeks to empower states to protect their citizens from what he perceives as the Biden administration's...
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Rouzer Relaunches Congressional Primary Care Caucus During State of Primary Care Briefing
Washington, DC - In a significant move for the healthcare sector, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), along with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Primary Care Caucus.The Caucus, initially established by Congressman Rouzer and Congressman Courtney in 2015, is dedicated to advocating for a robust primary care system across the nation. At the Caucus's first official event of the year, a briefing on the State of Primary Care in America, industry...
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Rouzer Champions Permitting Reform Legislation to Improve U.S. Port Operations
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC-07) and Congresswoman Mary Peltola (D-AK-AL) have introduced the bipartisan Permitting Optimization for Responsible Transportation (PORT) Act aimed at streamlining permitting and materials regulations for maritime transportation, ultimately improving U.S. port operations.In support of the PORT Act, Rep. Rouzer highlighted the significance of reliable and efficient U.S. ports, stating, “The PORT Act makes commonsense permitting reforms to help U.S. ports build the infrastructure necessary to keep goods moving and...
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Budd, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Sanctuary Cities, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced two bills that would crack down on sanctuary cities and incentivize deportation for criminal illegal aliens.The first bill, the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, would allow the victims of murders, rapes, and other felonies committed by illegal immigrants to sue sanctuary states or cities that failed to honor a detainer request. The bill also bans certain federal grants to sanctuary jurisdictions. The bill is a direct response to a growing number of sanctuary jurisdictions...
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Celebrating Local Waterways For Cape Fear Creek Week
Cape Fear Creek Week is set to take place from March 18 to 23, 2024, offering a range of activities such as walking tours, educational presentations, nature hikes, volunteer opportunities, and more. This initiative aims to foster a deeper connection within the community towards the local waterways of the Cape Fear Region.The event will include various activities like walking tours of Wade Park and Pages Creek Park Preserve led by New Hanover County Soil and Water, volunteer opportunities for Rain Garden Maintenance with NC Coastal Federation, and Storm Drain marking in...
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Rouzer Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address
Congressman David Rouzer from North Carolina issued a critical statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address. Rouzer expressed his dissatisfaction with the President's speech, stating, "The President’s speech tonight was in denial of reality." He pointed out the impact of excessive spending under the Biden administration, leading to rampant inflation.Rouzer also criticized President Biden's open-border policies, highlighting the safety concerns and influx of drugs into communities. He raised concerns about the administration's foreign policy,...
