From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson March 19, 2025

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About Brent Contact Committees Recent Votes Introduced Bills From the Desk of Senator Brent Jackson March 19, 2025 Dear Friend of Senate District 9, Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and staying connected with the latest news from District Nine and our efforts in the General Assembly. My team and I are committed to serving our community and our state, working hard each day to bring about positive change. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue addressing the important issues impacting our district! Your voices and concerns continue to guide our efforts in the General Assembly, and we remain focused on bringing your priorities to the forefront. Stay tuned for more updates on the important work we’re doing, and thank you for your continued support! Sincerely, Last Wednesday, we heard from Gov. Josh Stein, who delivered his first "State of the State" address to the General Assembly and other statewide elected officials. The General Assembly has also given its final approval of House Bill 47, the fourth round of Hurricane Helene Relief. The final bill includes: over $300M for agricultural loss across the state, $120M for home rebuilding and repair, $100M for repair of prioritized private roads and bridges, $55M for small business infrastructure grants, $20M for debris removal, $10M to support volunteer organizations helping with active rebuilding, $4M for targeted marketing for tourism, and more. The bill also extends regulatory relief for those in the recovery process. If you’d like to read the full bill, you can click here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/1910/0/H47-PCCS30207-NB-1 The bill will now go to Governor Stein’s desk, where he is expected to sign the bill to send this relief to North Carolians. To find out more about the NC General Assembly Committees you can visit the website by clicking here Invite your Friends/Family! If you'd like to invite others to receive our weekly district newsletter, you can invite them using the button below! Invite a friend I had a wonderful time meeting with the Sampson County Farm Bureau delegates! It was great to see some of the members of the Board of Trustees for Johnston Community College! Here I am with Sen. Berger and Sen. Burgin learning about the Carolina Charter of 1663 which the North Carolina State Archives kindly put on display between the chambers! Opportunity Scholarship Program In 2013 the North Carolina General Assembly created the NC Opportunity Scholarship program. It recognized a simple yet important principle - choice. Every child has unique educational needs. North Carolina recognizes that uniqueness and offers support for the academic programs that best meet the needs of that child - be they traditional public schools, charter schools, home schools or private schools.  Last year the North Carolina General Assembly expanded the NC Opportunity Scholarship program for families choosing a private school option. You can find details on the program and how to apply here. "Scholarships are awarded based on a family’s household income and can be used to pay the required tuition and fees to attend an eligible private school. Who Can Apply? Parents of any North Carolina student entering kindergarten through 12th grade. What are the eligibility requirements? Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship: At least 5 years old by August 31 or at least 4 years old by April 16 and approved for Kindergarten according to state guidelines. Lives in North Carolina Has not graduated from high school Has not enrolled in a post-secondary institution full-time Note: Scholarship amount is determined by household income How much is the Scholarship? Scholarships range from approximately $3,000 to $7,000 and are based on a family’s household income. Scholarships can be used to pay the required tuition and fees to attend an eligible private school." GO Grant GO Grants are a great way to get our students outdoors! Apply for a GO Grant today! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no deadline to apply! Apply for a GO Grant Bladen CC welcomes Andrew Early III to Culinary Program Bladen Community College is excited to welcome a dynamic new leader, Andrew R. Early III, as the Chef for its culinary program. With over three decades of diverse experience across the food service industry, Early’s unique combination of military discipline, business acumen, and operational expertise will bring a fresh and exciting perspective to the program. Read More Warsaw Honors Local Boy Scout Troop at Town Hall The Town of Warsaw presented the town flag to a local Boy Scout troop on March 10 during a commissioners meeting. Troupe 44 is aiming to recieve a special flag from as many towns in North Carolina as possible. Warsaw mayor, AJ Connors, presented the town regalia to the troupe Read More 45 students Take Home Awards at 2025 Trades Day Nearly 50 students walked away with awards at the 2025 Trades Day at Coastal Carolina Community College, but all 129 participants took home valuable skills and a meaningful experience. In fact, the annual event saw the most participation it’s ever had. Students from Onslow and Jones counties participated this year, with winners from each county. Read More Amazon to Bring Over 1000 New Jobs with Fulfillment Center in Pender County The groundbreaking ceremony for a new Amazon fulfillment center was held Wednesday morning. With the turn of a shovel, officials from New Hanover and Pender County broke ground on Amazon’s new robotics fulfillment center being built at the Pender Commerce Park in Currie. The more than 3 million square foot, 5-story building is where items will be packed for delivery. Read More Sampson’s First-Ever Demographic Forecast Forum Draws 200 Sampson County hosted its first-ever Demographic Forecast Forum on March 11. The event offered attendees valuable networking opportunities and provided information on business growth, as well as strategies for translating that growth back into their community. Approximately 200 guests were in attendance. A significant portion — around 40 percent were business owners, CEOs, and government officials. Read More Mark Your Calendar for Ag Awareness Week Agriculture is the backbone of daily life, providing the food we eat, the clothes we wear and even the coffee that fuels our mornings. It’s easy to lose that connection when modern grocery stores and retail shopping seem worlds apart from the farms where our goods start out. As one of North Carolina’s top industries, agriculture and agribusiness employ more than 750,000 people and generate an economic impact of more than $100 billion annually in the state. And March 17-20, agriculture will take center stage at NC State University when agricultural honors fraternity Alpha Zeta hosts its annual Ag Awareness Week to highlight the industry’s importance across the state and beyond. Daily activities will take place on Wolf Plaza and Stafford Commons from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More March 1840: Wilmington & Weldon Railroad On the seventh of March, 1840, the last spike was driven to complete the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad. As well as being the pride and joy of Wilmington, North Carolina, at 161½ miles the Wilmington & Weldon was the longest railroad in the world. Read More

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