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Standing inside Lenoir Lock & Key Service, a veteran-owned business in Kinston, U.S. Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., announced new legislation aimed at easing the transition for military service members moving from active duty to civilian life. The bill focuses on career development and business opportunities for veterans, ensuring they have the resources to secure jobs or start their own businesses after service.
The 118th Congress brought its share of obstacles, yet we rose to the occasion, steadfast in our mission to uplift families in eastern NC. We have fostered hope and optimism by preventing devastating job cuts, transforming healthcare, and delivering critical support to disaster survivors statewide.
Everyone who knows me knows that I’m Republican to the core. I’ve never voted for a Democrat on the national level in my life. My wife loves to tell the story of how when we were still engaged this summer, and in the midst of wedding planning, I made a point to let her know I had to hang up the phone when President Trump came out to speak at the RNC.
On Friday, July 19, 2024, Greene County Schools broke ground on the construction of the new Greene Central High School. Greene County along with Greene County Schools supported by Rep. Chris Humphrey and current US Rep but former State Senator Don Davis secured funding from the Department of Public Instruction for the 60 million dollar construction of a brand new high school. The new school will replace the current school that was built in 1960.
The Greene Central Rams are on top of the baseball world again. With an 8-5 win over Burns High School in game two of the NCHSAA 2A State Championship series, the Rams clinched their sixth state title, supported by both their seniors and underclassmen.
Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act alongside Congressmen Don Davis (D-NC) and Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY). This legislation fixes the Inflation Reduction Act's small molecule “pill penalty,” to ensure continued R&D investments into small molecule medicines.
Colonel (Ret.) Laurie Buckhout (R) is campaigning throughout Congressional District 1 to unseat incumbent Rep. Don Davis (D) in the 2024 election. The self-described constitutional conservative believes her military background provides her with leadership skills that would benefit her constituents. She also believes the current Republican Party is fractured.
Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded grants for North Carolina’s First Congressional District to maintain access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments for uninsured individuals.
Thanks to $1.6 billion in funding approved by the General Assembly for North Carolina Public Schools, Representative John Bell and Senator Don Davis announced that Greene County Public Schools is now eligible for up to $5.7 million in assistance as part of recent COVID-19 relief efforts.
Here is a look at some of the activity in the General Assembly last week:
HB391: Passenger Protection Act, SB220: Removal of Political Signs by Citizens, SB224: Repeal Tuition Surcharge, HB474: Death by Distribution, and HB224: Assault w/ Firearm on LEO/Increase Punishment
The General Assembly approved a budget for the state on Thursday, but Gov. Cooper chose to veto it on Friday.
An update on the state budget process and some votes in the House and Senate
Here is a look at some of the votes in the General Assembly this past week.
