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Dear {cst_ind_full_name_dn},
Your Legislative Update for the month of April is below. Please feel free to forward this on to others who might find the information useful! |
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Senator Richard Stevens Addresses Engineers PAC Meeting
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Senator Richard Stevens, (R) serving District 17 in Wake County was the guest speaker at the April 6th Engineer’s Political Action Committee luncheon. Senator Stevens has served 4 terms in the Senate and is widely regarded as one of the most effective legislators in this chamber, despite being in the minority party. Senator Steven’s remarks focused primarily on the upcoming session and the significant budget challenges we will face. Click here to read the full report. |
State Board and Commission Updates
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Senate Leaders Talk of Bonds for Infrastructure
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The Jobs Recovery Coalition, comprised of representatives from PENC, ACEC, AIA, NC Surveyors, NC Association of General Contractors and the NC Association of Landscape Architects has been meeting with legislators to discuss ways to get support for creating and retaining jobs in our industries. | Most recently, we have heard from Senator Basnight’s office that bonds, COPS (Certificates of Participation), and other debt financing options are being talked about this year but probably not General obligation bonds which would require voter approval. Senator Stevens, in his remarks at the E-PAC luncheon also reiterated that there is Senate support (obviously bipartisan as well) for bonds that could be included as part of the current year budget. up for reelection, 48 Republicans have filed to run. Republicans have filed in every state Senate race, even those in strong Democratic districts, and in the state House, Republicans are on the ballot in most key House districts. Click here to see this blog entry on Eyewitness Engineer.
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In the News
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STATE BUDGET/ECONOMY:
Budget Projections
North Carolina is expected to face a budget shortfall of about $790 million for the next fiscal year, chief legislative economist Barry Boardman told lawmakers Monday. Click here for full article... |
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TRANSPORTATION:
Bridge Closed
The state Department of Transportation abruptly closed a bridge in Rowan and Davidson counties last week over safety concerns. Click here for full article... |
Road Cost Triangle Drivers $1,350.00 a Year
A national transportation group says drivers in North Carolina's largest urban areas lose $1,350 a year because of lost time and gasoline costs sitting in traffic and because of bumpy pavement or poor safety conditions.Click here for full article...
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ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT:
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Titan Plant
State regulators have requested that Titan America provide more information on how it plans to control mercury and other pollutants at its proposed plant in New Hanover County. Click here for full article... |
Coal Ash
The state largely ignores millions of tons of ash from coal-fired power plants that threatens to contaminate N.C. groundwater, lakes and streams, the N.C. Sierra Club says in a new report. Click here for full article...
If there are questions or you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at bbailey@penc.org or phone 919-834-1144, ext. 1.
Sincerely,
Betsy Bailey
Professional Engineers of North Carolina | |
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Upcoming Events
Legislative Committee Meetings of Interest:
April 20, 2pm
The Urban Growth and Infrastructure Issues 544 LOB.
April 21, 10 am
House and Senate Committees on Appropriations
643 LOB
April 22, 10am
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure 643 LOB
April 27, 10am
The State Building Commission meets, State Construction Office, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh. Contact: 807-4072.
April 29 2pm
The Transportation Oversight Committee, Joint Legislative 544 LOB.
April 29 9:30 a.m.
The NC Chamber hosts its 2010 Jobs Summit, The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Cary. See www.ncchamber.net for registration information. Contact: cmills@ncchamber.net or 836-1409.
May 19 11:30 a.m.
The NC Chamber holds its 3rd Annual Government Affairs Conference, Raleigh Convention and Conference Center, 2 East South Street, Raleigh. See www.ncchamber.net for registration information. |
Contact Us
Professional Engineers
of North Carolina
1015 Wade Avenue, Suite A
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: (919) 834-1144
Fax: (919) 834-1148
Web Site: www.penc.orgE-Mail: exec@penc.org | |
