事情发生的经过: 的 flags were lowered this week, as North Carolina mourned the loss of two prominent political figures.
单词释义: 代表. 琳达•约翰逊 (R-Cabarrus) passed away Tuesday in the midst of her 10th term, 和 former Lt. 州长 鲍勃·乔丹 享年87岁.
利用: 的 legislative calendar may be bare, but the issues march on. 的 state addressed one of those concerns this week by awarding millions for water 和 sewer system improvements.
瘦子: Those funds, available through loans 和 grants, are just a start. 的 larger issue of water infrastructure 和 viability, 然而, comes with a much higher price tag, 根据 to recent studies.
After a battle with cancer, longtime legislator 琳达•约翰逊 星期二去世 享年74岁. Johnson served in the House for 19 years 和, in 2019, served as a senior appropriations chair.
Prior to her time in Raleigh, Johnson served eight years on the Kannapolis City School Board. “琳达•约翰逊 had a beloved 和 infectious spirit that resonated throughout the North Carolina General Assembly every day,” 说 Speaker Tim Moore.
肝移植前. 州长 鲍勃·乔丹 also passed away this week. Jordan’s time as a public servant began on the Mount Gilead town council, then progressed into the legislature, where he joined the state senate beginning in 1976. Jordan was elected lieutenant governor in 1984, 和 served one term.
"He was passionate about education 和 made a real difference helping people from all walks of life," 说 州长 罗伊•库珀.
Gov. 罗伊•库珀 announced this week that $166 million had been awarded to communities across the state. 的se funds will be directed toward 88 water 和 wastewater infrastructure projects.
It's an early step in the face of a far-reaching issue. Studies estimate that North Carolina’s water 和 sewer infrastructure upgrades will require up to $26 billion.
的 entire list of projects can be 在这里找到.
Advancing Municipal Leaders (AML), a new education program from the N.C. League of Municipalities, continues next week in Mooresville with New Mayors School 和 Newly Elected Leaders Academy.
“Very well organized, excellent presenters, great panel discussion, wonderful networking options, 伟大的设施. Enjoyed tremendously,” 说 Mount Olive Mayor Ken Talton.
Dates 和 information can be 在这里找到.