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With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a SE North Carolina News analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 5,862 voters in Central Town of Leland: Precinct Belville 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in New Hanover County in week ending Jan. 20?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Budd Sends Message to Qatar: Time is Up on Hostages Crisis

Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a strong message to the government of Qatar, urging them to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing hostages crisis. In a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Budd emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Our patience has run out. Time is up." He called on Qatar to either pressure Hamas leaders to release the hostages or expel them from their land.Highlighting the dire conditions faced by the hostages, Senator Budd stated, "The hostages are being deprived of food, water, and medical care. They are being...

Budd, Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Bill Requiring Census to Include Citizenship Question

Washington, D.C. - A group of Republican senators, led by Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, have introduced a bill that would require the Census Bureau to include a citizenship question on future census forms. The bill, known as the Equal Representation Act, aims to provide a greater understanding of the U.S. population and distinguish between citizens and non-citizens for apportionment purposes.The bill also seeks to prohibit non-citizens from being counted for purposes of congressional and Electoral College apportionment. Additionally, it requires the Census Bureau to...

Budd Leads Colleagues to Introduce Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act

Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced the Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act, a bill aimed at addressing the high cost of fuel faced by working Americans and small businesses. Budd was joined by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in introducing the legislation.The bill seeks to prohibit the Biden administration from releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) until any executive orders that block energy development on federal land are revoked. The legislative text of the bill...

Budd Joins Coalition Calling on Biden Administration to Withdraw EV Mandate

Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina has joined a coalition of lawmakers calling on the Biden Administration to withdraw its proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The coalition, led by Senators Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz, and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg, argues that these standards do not comply with federal law and would effectively mandate the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) while phasing out gas-powered cars and trucks.In a letter addressed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pender County in week ending Jan. 20?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pender County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SE Township of Shallotte: Precinct Grissettown

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a SE North Carolina News analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 5,814 voters in Central SE Township of Shallotte: Precinct Grissettown cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Rouzer and Murphy Champion Third Annual North Carolina WATERS Summit to Advance Flood Solutions

North Carolina Congressman David Rouzer and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. hosted the third annual Water Adaptation to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit in Greenville, North Carolina. The nonpartisan event brought together over 150 local, state, and federal leaders, academic experts, and flood mitigation professionals to discuss adaptation strategies to waterway challenges in North Carolina.During the summit, Congressman Rouzer highlighted the devastating impact of major storm events on North Carolina communities and emphasized the need to better prepare for the...

1 gas station in cities throughout New Hanover County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout New Hanover County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Pender County in week ending Jan. 20

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pender County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central W Town of Oak Island: Precinct Oak Island 3

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a SE North Carolina News analysis of North Carolina voter history data shows 2,666 voters in Central W Town of Oak Island: Precinct Oak Island 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Budd, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster U.S. Transformer Supply Chain, Stop New Biden DOE Rule