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DIWALI AND WAKE COUNTY BONDS EDITION | |
From the Council Office of Steve Rao
October 24, 2022
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Estimated Read Time: 10 minutes.
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My Weekly Update:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/675329494106454
NC VOTER GUIDE:
https://ncvoterguide.org/
Please support Minu Lee for Raleigh City Council!
(More in next newsletter!)
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Congrats to SV Temple for Raja Gopuram! | |
Remember to apply for Town of Morrisville Advisory Committees by Nov 14th!
https://www.townofmorrisville.org/government/resident-advisory-committees
The Town is growing, and your opinion matters! Advisory Committees offer residents a chance to be involved in the Town’s decision-making processes by providing input on important matters to Town Council. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. Apply now on the Town website. Contact Town Clerk Eric Smith with any questions at (919) 463-6168 or esmith@townofmorrisville.org.
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Swadesh Chatterjee receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
(See Chatterjee Section)
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My Voter Registration Message:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/636532341171564
Voter Guides:
Early Voting began on Oct 20 and you can register and vote at the same time!
Please visit North Carolina State Board of Elections or Wake County Board of Elections for early voting and poll site information. (https://www.ncsbe.gov/ and https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/board-elections)
Last Day to request an Absentee Ballot is 5 pm on Nov 1 and all ballots must be received by Board of Elections by 5 pm on Nov. 8th.
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My Diwali Message:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/550990916835966
During these dark and divisive times, I cannot think of a better time than now to celebrate light over darkness. The most important light is not the light of a lamp, or fire, but the inner light of love in our hearts, which can always serve as our true guide, our true GPS.
This light can help us transform our communities, and overcome the greatest of obstacles.
Happy Diwali to all and may the light and love of our hearts always lift us out of the Darkness we may see or experience in the world.
What is Diwali?
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.
Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that's also enjoyed by non-Hindu communities. For instance, in Jainism, Diwali marks the nirvana, or spiritual awakening, of Lord Mahavira on October 15, 527 B.C.; in Sikhism, it honors the day that Guru Hargobind Ji, the Sixth Sikh Guru, was freed from imprisonment. Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well.
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In northern India, they celebrate the story of King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps.
Southern India celebrates it as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
In western India the festival marks the day that Lord Vishnu, the Preserver (one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity) sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world.
DIWALI IS CELEBRATED OVER FIVE DAYS.
- DAY ONE: People clean their homes and shop for gold or kitchen utensils to help bring good fortune.
- DAY TWO: People decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powders or sand.
- DAY THREE: On the main day of the festival, families gather together for Lakshmi puja, a prayer to Goddess Lakshmi, followed by mouth-watering feasts and firework festivities.
- DAY FOUR: This is the first day of the new year, when friends and relatives visit with gifts and best wishes for the season.
- DAY FIVE: Brothers visit their married sisters, who welcome them with love and a lavish meal.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/diwali
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Morrisville Diwali Was a Hit! | |
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Council Diwali Remarks:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/853144072715731
Thanks to everyone who came out to Cedar Fork Community Center our Second Annual Morrisville Diwali! It was so much fun and thanks to all the sponsors, food trucks, vendors, and of course, the performers! We also thank the Triangle Area Hindu Temples Disaster Recovery Committee for collaborating with us on this event and thanks them for the leadership they provide.
Great to see dances from Mayor TJ, Council Member Robotti and our seniors!
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SWADESH CHATTERJEE RECEIVES ORDER OF THE LONG LEAF PINE | |
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Congratulations to Swadesh Chatterjee, our esteemed friend and community member, Padma
Bhusan Swadesh Chatterjee, who received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award in recognition of his exemplary contributions to civil service in the state of North Carolina.
This award is the highest honor for state service granted by the Office of the Governor.
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall was the Mistress of Ceremonies, and highlights of the event were remarks and insights by Governor Cooper, House Speaker Tim Moore, United States Congressman David Price and Ro Khanna, United States Congresswoman Deb Ross, former U.S. Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, Barbara Stephenson, Provost and Chief Global Officer for UNC and his son, Dr. Souvik Chatterjee.
The common theme from all Speakers was the focus on Mr. Chatterjee’s remarkable contributions to the strengthening the US-Indian Relationship over the past 30 years and his work on inspiring Indian Americans in North Carolina to be engaged in our Democracy.
I thank Swadesh for his friendship, and support, and congratulate his wife, Manjushri, Daughter Sohini, son, Souvik, and of course, Swadesh for this lifetime achievement.
Thanks you for Swadesh for helping us Build Bridges between the United States and India, and between Indian American Community and the State of North Carolina.
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WAKE TECH CUTS RIBBON FOR EARLY CAREER HIGH SCHOOL! | |
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A ribbon cutting was held today for the Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies located on our Wake Tech RTP Campus. Housed in the Lilly Science and Technology Center, students take a blend of high school and Wake Tech courses in four program areas: Network Management, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity and Biotechnology. They complete the requirements for high school graduation while earning college credits toward an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Learn More: https://bit.ly/3EZ4RNb
Congratulations Wake County Public School System on Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies!
At Wake Tech, we’re proud of our strong partnership.
We are united to train a qualified and highly-skilled workforce to meet the demands of an evolving economy.
A Maverick is a leader with strong principles, and encourages and supports others wanting all to reach their full potential!
We look forward to the bright future of our Wake Early College of Information and BioTech Mavericks!
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LASTING LEGACY NC Women Business Owners Celebration | |
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On Wednesday, I was honored to attend the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, which honors NC’s most successful female entrepreneurs and advocates who have made significant and enduring contributions to impact women’s entrepreneurial development.
Congratulations to the following 2022 inductees:
- Monica Doss, Advocacy Award
- Katie Giles, Advocacy Award
- Mary Diener
- Van Eure
- Lorraine Johnson
- Joan Maxwell
- Sepi Saidi
A special thanks to State Auditor Beth Wood for serving as an excellent Mistress of Ceremony and to founder, Wendy Coulter, Cary Chamber Chair, for her great leadership!
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15 year Anniversary of US Immigration and Refugee Committee | |
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I was honored to be a special guest with Wake County Chair Hutchison, Chair, Erv Portman and other community leaders for the 15 year anniversary celebration for the U.S Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.
The highlight of the evening was to hear real life stories from inspiring refugees like Yasmin Ali and Fahima Zaheari, who overcame so much adversity to live a new life in our nation. We also heard from Eskinder Negash, President and CEO of USCRI.
We were able to celebrate the amazing community partners, volunteers and staff, who have helped welcome Refugees to the Triangle and North Carolina. Be resilient. Be Proud and lets continue to work together to ensure welcome and security to our newest neighbors for the next 15 years.
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2022 Mid Term NC Elections | |
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My Voter Registration Message:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/636532341171564
Voter Guides:
Early Voting began on Oct 20 and you can register and vote at the same time!
Please visit North Carolina State Board of Elections or Wake County Board of Elections for early voting and poll site information. (https://www.ncsbe.gov/ and https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/board-elections)
Last Day to request an Absentee Ballot is 5 pm on Nov 1 and all ballots must be received by Board of Elections by 5 pm on Nov. 8th.
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SUPPORT THE WAKE COUNTY BONDS | |
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In addition to the federal and state elections in the upcoming November election, voters in Raleigh and Wake County will also consider bond proposals for local schools, the community college system, and parks and greenways.
Proposed Bonds
- Wake County Public Schools (all Wake County): $537 million
- Wake Technical Community College "Workforce Forward Bond" (all Wake County): $353 million
- Raleigh Parks and Greenway (Raleigh only): $275 million
Bonds for local governments are just like mortgages for families. They borrow large sums of money in order to buy things today, and pay that loan back over time. Although interest rates have gone up in recent months, borrowing rates are still low compared with historic figures.
Both Raleigh and Wake County have strong bond ratings, a measure similar to an individual's credit rating, which allows those two governments to qualify for lower interest borrowing rates. Both Raleigh and Wake County have an AAA rating, one of the highest possible.
If all three bonds are approved, it would total more than $1.1 billion of new borrowing combined for the two governments, and would come with property tax increases.
The bonds would add more than $120 per year to the average Raleigh homeowner's annual property tax. The Raleigh parks and greenway bond accounts for the majority of that increase, so the tax impact on Wake County property owners outside of Raleigh would be smaller — about $35 per year — though the exact figure depends on each homeowner's property value.
To estimate the tax implication, governments publish the amount that taxes would increase for the median property value. If your property value is higher or lower, the tax implication will also be higher or lower by the exact same percentage difference from the median value.
Wake County Median Property Values
- Wake County: $337,000
- Raleigh: $257,000
Annual Tax Impact
- Wake County Schools: $21
- Wake Tech: $14
- Raleigh parks and greenway (Raleigh only): $103
These types of bonds are generally supported by voters. Since 2000, Wake County voters have approved bonds in eight different elections totaling more than $4.3 billion. Most of that total, more than $3.3 billion, has been for the public school system.
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AAPI MOBILIZE THE VOTE
Join North Carolina Democratic Party Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus, Asian Pacific Islander Outreach (APIO), South Asians for America, and other AAPI Coalition groups to make calls to AAPI voters in North Carolina to turn out the vote in support of Democratic candidates up and down the ballot.
You will need a laptop computer and a phone to make calls to voters in North Carolina. Training and all phonebank link and resources will be provided after you join the zoom link that you will receive after registration.
Register: https://www.mobilize.us/ncappidems/event/505174/
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CONTROL OF US CONGRESS AT STAKE
All 435 House seats are up for election. The Cook Political Report rates 31 races as toss-ups – 22 of which are currently held by Democrats and nine by Republicans.
A shift of only five seats would transfer control of the chamber to Republicans.
Redistricting will play a significant role in the 2022 House elections: new lines have altered the competitiveness of numerous districts, and some incumbents are running for re-election in new territory.
Both parties have used their respective power in the states to draw district lines and have filed lawsuits to challenge maps they weren’t in charge of creating. Republicans controlled line-drawing in far more districts than Democrats and should gain several seats in the 2022 midterms from redistricting alone.
President Biden’s low approval rating and inflation are likely to be anchors on Democratic incumbents. The Biden administration’s politics, policies, and polling will shape the national atmosphere, as midterms are generally viewed as a referendum on the president.
One key race to watch is District 13, Wiley Nickel vs. Bo Hines.
I am endorsing Wiley Nickel, as I believe that he has the experience to represent us well in Washington. I also believe that Jeff Jackson will support us as well!
More on him in my next newsletter, but please support Wiley Nickel and Jeff Jackson for these toss up seats!
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ONE SEAT COULD FLIP US SENATE
The battle for control of the U.S. Senate could hinge on a single race.
A handful of make-or-break Senate elections in key states are only growing more competitive as candidates barrel toward the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Only a few contests could determine how the Senate handles policy — and President Joe Biden’s nominees for key posts — for the rest of the president’s first term.
Republicans were considered favorites to win control of the upper chamber of Congress heading into the year. Democrats now appear slightly more likely to hold the majority in January.
Democrats hold the slimmest possible majority in the Senate, a reality that at times has reined in Biden’s most ambitious policy goals. The chamber is split 50-50, and Vice President Kamala Harris holds the tie-breaking vote.
Biden’s presence in the White House could make his party’s bid to hold the Senate more difficult: the president’s party historically struggles in midterm elections.
While Biden’s approval rating has climbed from the lowest points of his term, most voters polled still disapprove of the job he is doing as Americans struggle with high inflation, among other issues.
BEASLEY RACE IS CRITICAL!
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SUPPORT CHRIS HEAGARTY FOR BOLD, INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP!
For years. elected officials,and residents assumed that we did not have the land for a new High School.
School Board Member Chris Heagarty changed this mindset.
Chris led efforts for an innovative and collaborative new agreement between Morrisville and Wake County schools. Through joint use agreements, Wake County Schools and Morrisville can share important recreational facilities between the new high school and the public, and Morrisville will get a brand new site for its new fire station.
These kind of partnerships, which require cooperation and collaboration between from Morrisville, Wake County Schools, Wake Tech, the Town of Cary, and our County Commissioners, is what is making our future high school possible, and that's why we need innovative and collaborative leaders on our school board like Chris Heagarty.
Chris has the vision to see how to overcome problems and the skills and experience to make it happen. Morrisville is fortunate to have a partner like him on our school board.
Vote for Chris on Tuesday, Nov 8th and remember that you can Early Vote until Nov 5th.
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WHY CARE ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT?
Both major political parties have their eyes on the North Carolina Supreme Court, where control of the court is up for grabs. Two seats are on the ballot. If Republicans win even one, the balance of the court shifts from left-leaning to right-leaning.
If the Legislature passes new laws on hot button issues, lawsuits could follow and these suits could end up in our State Supreme Court.
Some of the issues at play are:
- Abortion Restrictions
- Medical Marijuana legalization
- Sports Betting
- Harsher Penalties for Protesters
- Changes to Election Laws
- Limits to what Teachers are allowed to say about Racism and LGBT people.
- Changes to Health Care Policy being discussed alongside Medicaid Expansion!
Moore V. Harper Case
In my next newsletter, I will be discussing Moore v. Harper, which is being considered by the US Supreme Court.
A decision which supports the Republican Independent Legislature theory, would enable State Legislatures to be the final arbiter of congressional maps, and election results.
For example, in a close presidential race, our General Assembly could appoint new electors, in the event they were not happy with the results of the election. Stay tuned!
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WHATS AT STAKE? A REPUBLICAN SUPERMAJORITY | |
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What would a Supermajority mean?
https://www.governing.com/next/whats-at-stake-inthe-north-carolina-midterm-elections
The Republicans need 72 seats in the House and 30 in the Senate to secure a supermajority. That means the GOP needs a net pickup of three seats in the House and two seats in the Senate.
A supermajority is important because it means lawmakers could pass legislation and ostensibly override the veto pen of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Lawmakers and Cooper have been at a stalemate over a variety of issues since 2019 due to the governor’s veto.
With three months to Election Day, Democrats and Republicans are revving up for the home stretch of their midterm campaigns.
Historically, the political party that’s in the White House is the biggest indicator of election results. Midterm elections often reflect what the voters think of the current presidential administration.
In North Carolina, there are two major issues at play this year: the economy and abortion. But a range of other factors will also affect election results in this politically purple state.
While North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd is drawing the most attention, the 2022 election will also determine control of the state legislature. North Carolina’s General Assembly has a Republican majority, and Gov. Roy Cooper — whose term runs through 2024 — is a Democrat.
Democrats and Republicans are counting on voter motivation to deliver wins for their respective parties.
National Influence on State Politics
Chris Cooper, a political science professor at Western Carolina University, said “the biggest factors are the immovable ones.” Because it’s President Joe Biden’s first midterm, Democrats are going to lose seats, he said.
“The Republicans are going to gain seats. For Democrats, it’s about blunting the force of the headwinds coming against them,” Cooper said.
“Issues like abortion might do that,” he added, but “it’s not going be a game changer. We’re not going to have a Democratic majority in the legislature.”
If Republicans gain enough seats for a supermajority, they could change abortion law in the state, which currently comprises an unenforced ban after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Democratic Sen. Natalie Murdock sees the issue as a “huge rallying cry” for voters. But whether abortion, or inflation, will be enough to drive voter turnout is yet to be determined.
GOP Confidence and Downballot Races
Republican state legislative leaders — including Senate leader Phil Berger of Eden and House Speaker Tim Moore of Kings Mountain — are confident they’ll maintain a majority and regain their veto-proof supermajority, which they haven’t had since 2018.
In June, Berger told reporters that what he sees as the Biden Administration’s failures have created opportunities for Republicans in federal and state races.
“That’s one of those things where what I like to say is we probably have the wind at our backs in terms of elections,” Berger said.
He thinks Republicans can win more than 30 seats in the Senate. That’s the number they need for a supermajority.
On the House side, Moore said his confidence is driven by what’s happening at the federal level.
“There’s things that you can do to sort of rise above and stand out as a legislative candidate or on a state issue, but elections these days I think are driven so much by what’s going on with the national mood and what’s going on there,” he said in late July. “...Inflation’s real. These pocketbook issues are real, and I think the voters are going to hold Biden and the Democrats responsible for that.”
While Democrats want to make abortion an election issue, Moore said, Republicans are “focused on really running this state the way it should be done, really trying to run it like a business.”
In July, Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law the Republican-written state budget that included raises for state employees and teachers that were well below the rate of inflation. Even with a $6 billion revenue surplus the legislature set aside significant funds for savings, anticipating a recession on the horizon.
One issue that enough Republicans and Democrats support in North Carolina, regardless of 2022 results, is expanding Medicaid to give more residents access to health care. It could happen before or after the midterm elections, even as soon as later this month. But the House and Senate have been at an impasse since mid-July.
Morgan Jackson, a Democratic strategist for the governor and others, said that “if Republicans are smart, they would take Medicaid expansion off the table” by reaching a deal before the November election. If they don’t, Jackson said, Democrats will hang that issue around their necks during campaign season.
Jackson said midterm elections are about motivation, and the side that wins has the most motivated voters.
“For most of the last year, the voters most motivated and angry were Republicans,” Jackson said, because their party has been out of power. But the Supreme Court decision tossing abortion laws back to the states has motivated Democratic voters.
Before the court decision, Democrats were about 10 percent less motivated than Republicans, Jackson said. But that has changed.
If former President Donald Trump announces he’s going to run again, that will also motivate more Democrats to vote, according to Jackson. And Democrats are counting on Beasley’s historic candidacy as an African American woman to drive voter support.
2022 vs. 2020
Not much changed in the makeup of North Carolina’s statewide political power after the 2020 elections. Cooper was reelected, as were the Republican leaders of the General Assembly.
Democrats lost a few seats in the legislature, but still maintained enough to prevent a Republican supermajority.
Jackson said Democrats didn’t have an aggressive ground game in 2020 because of COVID-19, but now they are organized and knocking on doors. Republicans, who were credited with a better ground game last round, have also increased their fundraising.
Chris Cooper, the politics professor, said some of the Democrats’ strategy is regaining ground they lost in rural North Carolina. But he sees that as more likely to happen in 2032, not 2022.
Murdock — a Durham Democrat active in state Democratic Party leadership, who worked on voter outreach for the Biden-Harris campaign — said that Democrats have ramped up their field presence. She and fellow Senate Democrat Jay Chaudhuri both pointed to groups like the New Rural Project that work to drive voter registration and turnout.
“I definitely think with the ground game we’re starting much earlier,” Murdock said, out knocking on doors this summer. In her own district up for election, which now includes Chatham County, she has been canvassing since late spring.
Chaudhuri, the Senate Democratic whip, said Democrats are putting resources in areas that matter most to them, including Wake County, which includes his district, and Mecklenburg, New Hanover and Cumberland counties.
“I think the idea of a red wave is overstated,” Chaudhuri told The News & Observer. “I think what we’re seeing as we get closer to the November election is Democrats are coming home because of the January 6 hearings and seeing independents break away because of the (Supreme Court abortion) decision. I think we have a real opportunity to hold on to our senator numbers, and keep Gov. Cooper’s veto,” he said.
Chaudhuri said that inflation and gas prices are also real issues for voters, but a counterpoint is North Carolina’s economic growth and job production.
“Gas prices are coming down, that’s helpful. Inflation is heading in the right direction,” Murdock said in a recent interview. “I think all of that is going to come together.”
Although Roy Cooper is chair of the Democratic Governors Association and helping Beasley campaign, Jackson said, the governor is “laser-like focused on the General Assembly. His top priority is the General Assembly.”
Chaudhuri said that Democrats will be talking to voters about the need to invest in public education, that Democrats can take credit for job growth in North Carolina and that “we don’t want to be Texas, Florida or Georgia when it comes to protecting a woman’s right to choose.”
Known Unknowns
Another factor at play this election is the rise of unaffiliated voters. They blew past Democrats as the largest voting group before the May primary.
While unaffiliated voters generally follow the voting trends of the district they’re in, their votes aren’t guaranteed for one of the two major parties.
Stephen Wiley, director of the state Republican House Caucus, said that during a recession, voters are going to punish the people in national power. House Republicans are starting to send out political advertising in the mail, with more to come.
Voters are most concerned about the economy, Wiley said, including inflation and gas prices.
“I just filled up for $3.99 (a gallon) on Peace Street, and that’s supposed to be good news?” he said.
Wiley doesn’t think abortion will be as big a factor in the election as Democrats expect. He said “things are going to change” between now and Election Day on Nov. 8.
“I didn’t have ‘FBI raids (Trump’s home at) Mar-a-Lago on Monday night’ on my Bingo card, personally,” Wiley said. “...We just don’t know. We don’t know. It just comes down to the national mood, and history is not kind to parties of the president when there’s a recession. That’s our number one issue and it’ll stay our number one issue.”
For legislative races, Wiley said its about persuading existing voters to finish filling out their ballots, meaning all the downballot races. He said House Republicans are confident about maintaining a majority and see a “strong pathway to supermajority.”
“The economy. That’s it. That’s the whole thing. People don’t like that their life is more expensive,” he said.
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NC HOUSE
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives will take place in 2022. The general election is on November 8, 2022. A primary was held on May 17, 2022. A primary runoff was scheduled to be held on July 5, 2022. The filing deadline was March 4, 2022.
The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of 88 state legislative chambers holding elections in 2022. There are 99 chambers throughout the country. Heading into the 2022 elections, Republicans hold a majority in more chambers than Democrats. There is a Republican majority in 62 chambers and a Democratic majority in 36 chambers. In the Alaska House, there is a power-sharing agreement between the parties as part of a coalition.
Ballotpedia has identified 29 battleground races in the North Carolina House of Representatives 2022 elections, 17 of which are Democratic-held districts while the other 12 are Republican-held districts. Based on analysis of these districts' electoral histories, these races have the potential to be more competitive than other races and could possibly lead to shifts in a chamber's partisan balance.
All 120 seats are up for election in 2022. Heading into the 2022 election, the Republican Party controls 68 seats and the Democratic Party controls 51 seats with one vacancy.
North Carolina has had divided government since Democrats took control of the governorship in 2016, breaking the state’s Republican trifecta.
Democrats need to win control of the state senate and the state house in order to win a trifecta. Republicans need to maintain control of one or both chambers to maintain the state's divided government. This is one of 28 state legislative chambers Ballotpedia identified as a battleground chamber this year.
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NC SENATE
The North Carolina State Senate is the upper chamber of the General Assembly of North Carolina. Alongside the North Carolina House of Representatives, it forms the legislative branch of the North Carolina state government and works alongside the governor of North Carolina to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the North Carolina State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
The North Carolina State Senate meets in the Legislative Building in Raleigh, North Carolina.
On February 23, 2022, the Wake County Superior Court approved the state legislature's redrawn legislative maps. These maps take effect for North Carolina's 2022 legislative elections.
- All 50 seats in the North Carolina State Senate are up for election in 2022. Republicans currently hold 28 seats and the Democrats hold 22 seats.
- All 50 seats in the state Senate were up for election in 2020. The chamber's Republican majority decreased from 29-21 to 28-22. Click to read more »
- North Carolina has a divided government where neither party holds a trifecta. The Democratic Party controls the office of governor, while the Republican Party controls both chambers of the state legislature.
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MY ENDORSEMENTS
I have not endorsed in every race and focused more on the tight, toss up seats.
As we get closer to election day, I will add to this list.
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US Senate
Cheri Beasley, US Senate
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NC Supreme Court
Sam Ervin, NC Supreme Court
Lucy Inman, NC Supreme Court
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US Congress
Wiley Nickel, 13th Congressional
Deb Ross, 2nd Congressional
Valerie Foushee, 4th Congressional
Jeff Jackson, 14th District
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NC HOUSE
Joe John, District 40
Maria Cervania, District 41
Cynthia Ball, District 49
Julie Van Haffen, District 36
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NC Senate
Sydney Batch, Senate 17
Mary Willis Bode, Senate 18
Valerie Jordan, Senate 13
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WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Lindsay Mahaffey, District 8
Chris Heagarty, District 7
Tyler Swanson, District 9
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WAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Donald Mial, District 1
Matt Calabria, District 2
Cheryl Stallings, District 3
Vickie Adamson, District 7
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Raleigh Council
Mary Anne Baldwin, Mayor
Corey Branch, District C
Minu Lee, District B
David Knight, District E
Storme Forte, At Large
Jonathan Melton, At Large
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DARSHANA EXHIBIT UNVEILS AT THE OLD STATE CAPITOL | |
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Insights from Ami Patel, HSS:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/788685072432748
On Saturday evening, I was honored to be a special guest at the unveiling of the Darshana Hindu Civilization Exhibit at the Old State Capitol with NC Senator Jay Chaudhuri, Council Member Satish Garimella, School Board Member Chris Heagarty, and other leaders from Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS)
Along with creating awareness and appreciation of the “Dharmic traditions” which collectively reflect Hinduism and other practices rooted in the Indian subcontinent, such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, the exhibition also addresses a rising concern in the American Dharmic community about the occasional misinterpretation of their faiths, practices, society, and civilization through the lenses of non-practicing commentators who often misrepresent the Dharmic view of the 1.25 billion population and adversely impact the American Dharmic community.
The Darshana exhibition provided a bird’s eye view for non-Hindus and Hindus alike about the Dharmic traditions and countless Indic philosophies developed over several millennia. It was hosted and exhibited in several places locally in NC in Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Winston- Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte area in, such as city halls, libraries, universities, schools, museums, and public events. It was also hosted at several state capitols and on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
We cordially invite all North Carolinians to the Raleigh Capitol Building where the Darshana exhibit will be displayed from October 15th to October 29th.
A special thanks to the Capitol staff for hosting the kick off event, and to the Ami Patel, HSS President RTP Chapter, Dr. Raj Pavalaram, and the other community leaders who have worked very hard on this exhibit tour.
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Very Important Morrisville Updates: | |
MAFC UPDATES
Pilot Master Swim Program
Next Level Physio still have a few slots open for the Pilot Master Swim Program on Fridays at 6:00 am as well as their Clinics. Each clinic was chosen for their variety to reach all MAFC members, their family, and friends. The clinic’s sign-ups slots will open a week ahead. The clinics are:
- Fall Prevention: Monday, October 17 from 12:30-1:15 pm
- Why Posture Matters: Thursday, October 20 from 1:00-1:45 pm
- Defeating Back Pain: Saturday, October 22 from 12:00-12:45 pm
- Running Clinic: Saturday, October 22 from 1:00-2:00 pm
To access the sign-ups, find the correct tab under MAFC’s SignUpGenius Page at http://www.tinyurl.com/signupmafc.
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RACKETBALL CLINIC
GET SWINGING RACKETBALL CLINIC AT OCT 23 from 2 – 5pm at MAFC
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Planning and Zoning to Discuss Affordable Housing on Thursday! | |
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My Affordable Housing Message:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1116518495640106
The Town of Morrisville will discuss preliminary Unified Development Ordinance options to incentivize the development of affordable housing during the Planning & Zoning Board Meeting at Town Hall on Thursday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. Considerations for a Public Employee Housing Choice Program will also be discussed during the meeting. The meeting does not include a public hearing, but public comment will be accepted.
More details about the Town’s Affordable Housing Plan can be found at https://bit.ly/3MjhvrI
For more information, or to share feedback, contact Danielle Kittredge, Senior Planner, at DKittredge@townofmorrisville.org.
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TOWN CENTER INPUT PROJECTS
Tomorrow's Town Center Project Public Input Sessions are your opportunity to provide feedback on Town Green amenities, public art, and potential for a welcome area at the Healthy Food Hub. Stop by and check out renderings, project details, and share your feedback with Town staff and developers.
Check out the project page at https://bit.ly/MSVTownCenter
Take a short survey on the Town Center Project at https://bit.ly/MSVTCPSurvey
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND STORMWATER AND STUDENT POSTER CONTEST
The Town of Morrisville’s Environment & Stormwater Committee (MESC) is sponsoring its 17th annual student art poster contest for Morrisville students and/or members of Town youth organizations in grades K-5. Participants are asked to submit original artwork in support of the environment and sustainability. This year’s theme is “Bees, Seeds and Butterflies!” This year’s theme stresses the importance of creating more habitats for our pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies, which have been threatened by habit destruction and climate change.
The winning poster will be transformed into a banner and displayed outside Town Hall, along with posters from previous years’ winners. The grand prize winner will also receive a prize package, and winners placing first, second, and third in each grade will receive an award certificate or ribbon and sustainability-related prizes. The grand prize winner and the first-place winner for each grade level will be invited to receive recognition at a Town Council meeting.
Submissions are due at Town Hall by 5 p.m. on Oct. 28
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Suicide Prevention Line to 988 |
On Saturday, July 16, the U.S. will transition the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care.
The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to put crisis care more in reach for people in need.
Starting tomorrow, simply calling or texting 988 or chatting https://988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline
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Join us on Radio Nyra on Sunday at 4 pm for our interview with HSS on Darsana Exhibit. 99.9HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
Join us on Radio Nyra Sundays at 4pm for interesting interviews with local thought leaders
99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
Great interview with Sen Wiley Nickel on Elections!
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/1367811970292763/?t=71
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Wonderful Interview on Radio Nyra with Leslie Haney from Town of Morrisville on International Festival!
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/980128513381807/?t=15
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Great US Open Roku TV Interview with Andy Andrews!
https://youtu.be/-Uy7aX-M2AI?t=79
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On the Porch with Randy Voller on WCHL 97.9 FM!
https://chapelboro.com/?s=on+the+porch
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WPTF Steve O'Bryan show on the Dream Act and DACA!
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Get with the Program with Gary Jones!
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Tune in on Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 4 pm to PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum for our engaging discussions on trending topics!
Engaging Discussion on PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum on Affirmative Action, Election Security and other matters.
Link to the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIOR-ih-Fg
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This Week in Morrisville: October 24th - 28th | |
Become a Town Advisory Committee Member
The Town is growing, and your opinion matters! Advisory Committees offer residents a chance to be involved in the Town’s decision-making processes by providing input on important matters to Town Council. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. Apply now on the Town website. Contact Town Clerk Eric Smith with any questions at (919) 463-6168 or esmith@townofmorrisville.org.
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Students Encouraged to Submit Artwork for Annual Environment and Stormwater Contest
The Town of Morrisville’s Environment & Stormwater Committee (MESC) is sponsoring its 17th annual student art poster contest for Morrisville students and/or members of Town youth organizations in grades K-5. Participants are asked to submit original artwork in support of the environment and sustainability. This year’s theme is “Bees, Seeds and Butterflies!” This year’s theme stresses the importance of creating more habitats for our pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies, which have been threatened by habit destruction and climate change.
Submissions are due at Town Hall by 5 p.m. on Oct. 28. Please click here for more information, official rules, and a fillable entry form.
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Free Blood Pressure Clinic at Morrisville Senior Center October 28
Ask your medication questions and learn strategies for managing your blood pressure during the free blood pressure clinic at the Morrisville Senior Center (MSC), 4117 Davis Drive, on Oct. 28, from 1-2 p.m. Senior Care Pharmacist Casey Baldwin from Resources for Seniors will host a question-and-answer session. To register, please call (919) 463-7140.
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Trick-or-Treating Offered at the Farmers' Market October 29
Enjoy trick-or-treating at the Western Wake Farmers’ Market on Oct. 29, from 8 a.m.-noon. This event is for everyone, so all kids, adults, and pets are encouraged to come in costume! After collecting candy from vendors, help yourself to a goody bag at the information tent. Participants can also create their own trick-or-treat bags, color Halloween magnets to take home, and enjoy games like the Monster ring toss.
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Residents Encouraged to Recycle Variety of Materials at Green Day Event on November 5
Morrisville’s bi-annual drive-thru Green Day event will take place Nov. 5, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Church Street Park, 5800 Cricket Pitch Way. Multiple stations will be set up for residents to drop off a variety of materials to be properly disposed or recycled, including batteries, CFL lightbulbs, electronics, cooking oil, medication, and textiles like clothing and linens. Paper will also be accepted for shredding. Click here for more information.
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Asphalt Repair and Resurfacing Project Continues the Week of October 24
The Town of Morrisville has contracted with Fred Smith Company and WithersRavenel for this year's Street Resurfacing Project. Weather permitting, work for the week of Oct. 24 will include milling and paving on Southport Drive, Nova Drive, Green Drive, Clements Drive, and the entrance to Cedar Fork District Park. Areas where paving operations will occur will be given door hangers with additional project information. There may be some minor traffic delays while the project is underway. Additional notifications will be provided as work moves into different areas.
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NCDOT Accepting Public Input on 10-Year Transportation Plan
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will be accepting public input on its 2024-33 transportation plan through Oct. 28. Comments can be submitted online or by visiting a local NCDOT office in person. The local NCDOT office for Morrisville residents is located at 2612 N. Duke St., Durham, 27704. Comments are being accepted on large-scale project priorities, such as interstate improvements, public transportation, and cycling or pedestrian travel lanes. Comments are not being accepted for maintenance-related projects, such as patching roads or repairing potholes. Click here to provide input or to get more information.
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Contractors to Take Soil Samples at Crabtree Creek Greenway
Contractors will be taking soil samples near the section of Crabtree Creek Greenway between Evans Road and Cedar Fork District Park on Friday, Oct. 21, and again from Monday, Oct. 24, through Wednesday, Oct. 26. The work is being done as part of plans for the future Public Works facility. Minimal disruption to the greenway is anticipated. Greenway patrons are asked to please pay attention to workers in the area and follow any directions they provide. For questions, please contact Steven Spruill, the Assistant Public Works Director, at sspruill@townofmorrisville.org.
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Now Hiring: Join the Public Works Team
The Town of Morrisville Public Works Department has three exciting career opportunities open now. Join one of the only three North Carolina municipalities with an American Public Works Association (APWA) accredited Public Works Department. We are looking for individuals to serve in our Streets Maintenance, Athletics Maintenance, and Parks & Grounds Maintenance Divisions. For more information click on the following links:
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Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center UPDATES
MAFC Offering "Next Level Physio" Classes October 22
The Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center (MAFC) is offering two classes on Oct. 22 as part of its “Next Level Physio” series. “Defeating Back Pain” will be offered from noon-12:45 p.m., and “How to Run Easier and Faster” will be offered from 1-2 p.m. Both classes will be held in the Aerobics Room at the MAFC, 1301 Morrisville Parkway.
To access the sign-ups, find the correct tab under MAFC’s SignUpGenius Page at http://www.tinyurl.com/signupmafc.
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RACKETBALL CLINIC
GET SWINGING RACKETBALL CLINIC AT OCT 23 from 2 – 5pm at MAFC
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Beginning the week of April 11, the MAFC program pool will be unavailable for public use on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open rec swim and water aerobics participants will be accommodated in lanes 5 and 6 of the lap pool. Additionally, the Friday morning water aerobics class has been cancelled.
Now Hiring: Join the MAFC Team
The Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Senior Aquatics Specialist (FT)
- Aquatics Specialist (30 hours/week)
Both positions provide benefits. Learn more and apply here.
The Town is offering financial incentives for part-time lifeguards who can work during the day in the off-season. Experienced swim instructors, as well as, day and early evening desk staff are needed. Learn more and apply here.
Free Lending Library Installed at Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center
The Town of Morrisville has a new lending library! The Dedicated to Our Community North Carolina (DOC NC) volunteer group created and installed a wooden lending library at the Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center over this past weekend. The DOC NC team has pledged to build, paint and install several little libraries on different locations within Morrisville. Stop by the new library and pick up a book on your way to getting your exercise in!
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Morrisville Smart Shuttle Service is Now Operating! |
The Morrisville Smart Shuttle, the Town’s newest public transit service, allows riders to request a pick-up or drop-off from one of 15 nodes, or stops, located around the Town using the Smart Shuttle application on their smartphone.
Watch this short video on how to use the Morrisville Smart Shuttle App by clicking here!
The service runs seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Additional details on the Morrisville Smart Shuttle visit TownofMorrisville.org/SmartShuttle
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MAFC Smart Shuttle Node Now Available |
The Morrisville Smart Shuttle node at the Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center is now open and available for rides.
With the new MAFC node, the service will connect residents with 15 locations in Morrisville. An additional node is located at the Regional Transit Center near RTP. A Morrisville Smart Shuttle rider can arrange their pick-up and drop-off from their computer or smartphone. Learn more and download the app here.
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Shop Local at the Western Wake Farmers’ Market |
The Western Wake Farmers' Market (WWFM) offers healthy and fresh food, goods, and live music from small and local businesses from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (summer hours) every Saturday.
Visit http://wwfm.ag/ to see a complete list of local vendors and shop local!
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Falguni Pathak Concert
Great time at Falguni Pathak Concert!
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Halloween Trick or Treat the Trail
Halloween Trick or Treat the Trail was fun!
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Harvest Food Festival
Great time at Harvest Food Festival in Raleigh!
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Small Business Listening Tour: | |
This week I continued by Small Business Listening Tour with visits to a few Small Businesses. Send me an email at sr@steverao.com to book a Business Listening visit to your company. | |
Royal Cheesecake Factory: |
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GLOBAL AND NATIONAL UPDATES: | |
THE LATEST NEWS AND WEEK AHEAD | |
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There’s political chaos in the U.K. right now.
• What happened? Liz Truss resigned yesterday after just 45 days as prime minister, the shortest time anyone has ever held that post. (A head of lettuce outlasted her.)
• Why? Her financial plan tanked the economy, sinking her poll numbers to record lows and deepening divisions inside her party.
• What’s next? A new leader will be chosen next week, with Truss’s predecessor Boris Johnson among the possible contenders.
One of Donald Trump’s longtime advisers will be sentenced today.
• What for? Steve Bannon refused to cooperate last fall with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
• What to expect: He faces a mandatory minimum of 30 days in jail, but prosecutors want six months.
• What else to know: Sen. Lindsey Graham will be forced to testify in a Trump-related 2020 election investigation, a court ruled yesterday.
Read this story
An attempt to block President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan failed.
• What happened? A federal judge yesterday rejected a lawsuit from six Republican-led states, although they plan to appeal.
• Why it matters: This was one of the most serious legal challenges to the program, which will cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for millions. Applications opened this week.
Elon Musk wants to get rid of nearly 75% of Twitter’s staff.
• How we know: The Tesla CEO told potential investors he plans to chop about 5,500 positions if his deal to buy the company — which should close by next Friday — moves forward.
• Why it matters: It would have a big impact on Twitter’s ability to control misinformation, hate speech, spam and hacking.
America has a shortage of Black sperm donors.
• The numbers: Black men account for fewer than 2% of donors at the country’s largest sperm banks, a Post analysis found.
• What that means: More Black women have started looking for sperm donors but don’t have the options they want.
• Why is this happening? Until the past few years, the fertility industry was marketed mostly to White people, and change has been slow.
This winter may not look too wintry in much of the U.S.
• What to know: Mild and dry conditions are expected in the southern half of the country and along the East Coast, NOAA forecasters said yesterday, but the Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes could get a lot of snow.
• It’s not great news: 80% of the U.S. is drier than normal, and this means there’s no relief in sight.
Taylor Swift dropped her new album “Midnights” at midnight.
• What to know: It’s the pop superstar’s 10th album, with 13 songs (one has already hit a nerve) that tell “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.” Listen here.
• What to look for: Swift loves creating puzzles, and this album is full of hidden meanings.
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Raleigh Police Chief Releases Report
The Raleigh Police Department on Thursday released its "five-day report" about the Oct. 13 mass shooting in an east Raleigh neighborhood.
The report states Austin Thompson, the suspect in the Raleigh mass shooting, shot and stabbed his brother James Thompson before killing four others.
According to the report, the 15-year-old suspect, identified as Austin Thompson, was found wearing camouflage clothing with a shotgun, a handgun, a large hunting knife and several types of ammunition.
The report did not specify how the gunman acquired the weapons used on Oct. 13. The collective motive for these attacks is still unknown, the report states.
Raleigh police officers fired 23 rounds, which were fired in the direction of the outbuilding where Austin Thompson fired upon officers.
Authorities believe the victims were shot in the following order: James Thompson, Marcille Gardner, Nicole Connors and her dog, Officer Gabriel Torres, Mary Marshall, Susan Karnatz, and Officer Clark. The seven victims ranged in age from 16 to 60.
Austin Thompson remains hospitalized. It is unclear whether the 15-year-old's gunshot wound was self-inflicted or if it came from police.
The five-day report is released as a method of transparency between police and the community.
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Wake County Schools Policy on Equity
Wake County’s focus on equity drew praise and criticism this week as the school district tries to develop a new policy it says will help educate students who’ve historically been marginalized.
Equity and cultural diversity were recurring themes at this week’s school board meeting as Wake continues to develop an equity policy. The board also honored the upcoming Indigenous Peoples’ Day and approved a new strategic plan framework that includes using “equity-focused practices” as part of its foundation.
“I am here filled with hope that this equity policy discussed here today will come to fruition with the updated inclusive language of our LGBTQ students, our special-education students, our English language learners,” said Kristel Behrend, the librarian at Knightdale High School. “This policy has the potential to define how WCPSS views equity.”
But some school board critics accused Wake of sacrificing education for politics.
“Is the school system supposed to teach facts or feelings?” said Julie Page, chairwoman of the Wake County chapter of Moms for Liberty. “Instead of focusing on educating children, this school board seems hell bent on being a trendy boutique for the far-left radical extremist socialist movements.”
The policy says Wake will take steps such as:
- Identifying and providing high quality instructional materials and methods that “represent the rich diversity of our nation, respect the legitimacy of different cultures, and empower students to value diverse perspectives.
- Recruiting and retaining racially and linguistically diverse and culturally competent administrative, instructional and support personnel.
- Eliminating practices that lead to the over- or under-representation of any student group compared to peers in areas such as special education, student discipline, academically or intellectually gifted programs, advanced coursework and Advanced Placement courses.
The policy also says the district’s strategic plan should embrace the principle of equity as a key feature.
Stay tuned for what is to come on this Policy.
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Wake County Leaders Discuss Gun Ordinance
Monday night, Wake County leaders hashed out even more details for the proposed changes to the ordinance for personal firearms in unincorporated areas of the county.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,137 calls for firearm concerns in 2020, another 752 calls in 2021, and then 376 calls as of August this year.
Recently, residents in Knightdale have reported stray bullets hitting homes and fences.
Now, elected leaders are looking at how to protect homeowners while regulating target practice on private properties.
Wake County wants to require backstops, up the fine to 500 dollars and increase the shooting distance to another structure from 100 to 300 yards.
While most changes were agreed upon, the distance requirements remain the biggest debate among county leaders.
“If we go to that across the board, 300 yards, 900 feet, we are seriously limiting, all the sudden, who can shoot firearms on their property,” Susan Evans said. “I know it would make us feel good, but I think we have to balance that with what makes sense for the community.”
Some commissioners recommended conditions, such as shooting at shorter distances if a backstop is in place or requiring neighbor permission for any shooting less than 300 feet.
“I would like to see the distance increased,” vice chair Shinica Thomas said. “Maybe we can agree that it’s not as much as 300 yards, but it has to be more than 100.”
Furthermore, Commissioner Matt Calabria said any changes need to be backed up by law enforcement.
“Whatever laws we pass must be enforceable, and they must be enforced,” Calabria said. “So whatever you need, you let us know but it has to be enforced.”
Sheriff’s office majors explained enforcement is hard on large, rural properties, especially alone and at night. But they provided ways the new ordinance could help deputies keep better tabs on offenders, such as having specific times overnight to restrict gunfire; and spelling out what is, and is not, an adequate backstop to keep bullets on the property.
“Some bullets can travel a whole lot further than 300 yards, I really think that the key is to instill upon people to have a backstop,” Major Scott Earp said.
The county plans to bring official changes before commissioners next Monday, then consider a vote adopting amendments on Nov. 9.
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Tune in on Friday at 7 pm and Sunday at 4 pm to PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum for our engaging discussions on trending topics!
Please watch for the Black Issues Forum on UNC-TV! Fridays at 7 pm and Sundays at 4 pm!
Engaging Discussion on PBS Carolinas Black Issues Forum on Affirmative Action, Election Security and other matters.
Link to the Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIOR-ih-Fg
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Sunday at 4 pm for our Radio Nyra Interview | |
Join us on Radio Nyra on Sunday at 4 pm for our interview with HSS on Darsana Exhibit. 99.9HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
Join me every Sunday at 4pm for a new show. 99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
Wonderful Interview on Radio Nyra with Leslie Haney from Town of Morrisville on International Festival!
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/980128513381807/?t=15
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Oct 24th 2pm - Raj Goparum Inauguration with Special Guest Governor Roy Cooper 3 pm at SV Temple!
Oct 24th BAPS Diwali Proclamation Signing 2 pm at BAPS Morrisville.
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Oct 24th Baps Diwali Event at State Capitol! 5:30 pm | |
October 29 Trick-or-Treating Offered at the Farmers' Market | |
Nov 12th Morrisville Veteran Memorial Foundation 5K
Indian Creek Trailhead 101 Town Hall Drive Morrisville, NC 27560.
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Radio NYRA
Join me Sunday 4 PM on Radio NYRA for another update on local issues.
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99.9FMHD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM! Listen at www.radionyrausa.com!
99.9FM HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
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Join us every Friday on World Edition at 10 am for the Great America Project Panel where we discuss how we rebuild Americas' image with leaders from around the country and world.
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Public Open Dialogue TV is a worldwide multilingual, multi-demographic network focused on inspiring, educating and entertaining the global community. We provide unique programming in areas not covered by traditional media, and provide a platform for the audience to engage with those shows. Formerly IBMTV.
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Council Member Rao holds office hours on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM by appointment only at 100 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville.
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Council Member Steve Rao
Town of Morrisville
Dedicated to transforming Morrisville into an ideal place to work and raise a family!
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