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EARLY VOTING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS EDITION | |
From the Council Office of Steve Rao
October 20, 2022
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Estimated Read Time: 10 minutes.
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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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Oct 20 11:45 am - Cheri Beasley's Early Vote Kickoff
Join Cheri Beasley in Raleigh to kickoff early voting!
This is part of her For the People: Get Out The Vote Tour. Cheer on Cheri as she heads to the polls and casts her ballot for the 2022 Midterm Election. We would love for you to join Cheri in Raleigh on Thursday, October 20th at 11:45am.
Click on the button below or HERE to RSVP.
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Oct 20 9:30-11am - Raleigh Stop on the #Vote4NC Tour
The NC Democratic Party #Vote4NCTour is back! Join Governor Roy Cooper, US Senate Candidate Cheri Beasley, State Party Chair Dr. Bobbie Richardson, and other Candidates on Thursday, October 20th from 9:30am-11am to rally North Carolinians to Vote Early and to Vote The Whole Slate!
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Oct 22 12-3pm - Town of Morrisville Diwali Celebration
Town of Morrisville Oct 22 Diwali Celebration at Cedar Fork Community Center 12 pm to 3!
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Oct 22 3-6pm - Town of Morrisville Trick or Treat the Trail
Town of Morrisville Trick or Treat the Trail at Morrisville Community Park!
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Oct 24th 2pm - BAPS Diwali Proclamation Signing
Oct 24th BAPS Diwali Proclamation Signing 2 pm at BAPS Morrisville.
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HORSESHOE AT THE HUB RTP BREAKS GROUND!
(See HORSESHOE Section)
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Early Voting for Elections Starts this Thursday, Oct. 20th! | |
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My Voter Registration Message:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/636532341171564
Voter Guides:
Early Voting begins 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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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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https://wraltechwire.com/2022/10/17/the-future-of-rtp-horseshoe-at-hub-rtp-celebrates-groundbreaking-on-tuesday/
On Tuesday, The Research Triangle Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony this for “Horseshoe at the Hub,” a 125,000-square-foot mixed-use development project in RTP.
The Horseshoe complex is part of The Hub, the $1.5 billion, 100-acre project that will include two million square feet of office, residential, retail, and hotel space, as well as 14 acres of green space.
The Horseshoe at the Hub will include a central plaza, 100,000 square feet of office space, 25,000 square feet of retail space, and 1,200 residential units, according to Jan Mactal, Director of Marketing and Communications for RTF.
In true RTP tradition, in 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, the Board, Durham County, and leadership of RTF to a leap of faith to commit to investing $70M in site infrastructure so HUB would be ready-to-go and quick to deliver,” said Levitan in an exclusive interview. “It brings us much satisfaction to deliver on the promise we made to our 400 RTP companies, Durham County, and the stakeholders in the Triangle Region.”
Levitan said that the Horseshoe groundbreaking helps to show that the investment has “paid off.”
He also said that the overall Hub project represents an additional $400M in residential, lab, and hotel construction over the next 12 months.
“The future of RTP starts today,” said Levitan.
I wanted to congratulate Scott Levitan and his team and do plan to interview him on Radio Nyra and Roku TV in a few weeks.
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH | |
Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
https://ncadv.org/2022DVAM
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Physical violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior as part of a much larger, systematic pattern of dominance and control. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. The devastating consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime.
Although there has been substantial progress in reducing domestic violence, an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute. This equates to more than 10 million abuse victims annually. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner, and 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have been severely physically abused by an intimate partner. Millions of Americans live in daily, silent fear within their own homes. In addition, every year millions of children are exposed to domestic violence. Domestic violence incidents affect every person within a home and can have long-lasting negative effects on children's emotional well-being, and social and academic functioning.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has compiled a list of helpful resources for parents and caregivers, children and teens, mental health providers, child welfare workers, law enforcement professionals, educators and school staff, and policy makers.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROCLAMATION
The Town of Morrisville recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Council Member Fender presented the proclamation to Seema Kak, Executive Director of Kiran, a domestic violence and crisis counseling agency based in Raleigh that serves South Asian victims of domestic violence across North Carolina.
We urge our community to become involved in efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence and show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical advocacy, services, and assistance to victims.
If you or someone you know needs to seek aid:
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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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Morrisville 101
Morrisville 101 is for ages 16+ and is Open for Registration. Registration closes on Friday, October 21.
Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/MSV101-2022
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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!
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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Oct 11 Council Meeting Highlights | |
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Highlights from the October 11, 2022 Morrisville Town Council meeting include:
- Proclamations
- Dominion Energy Franchise Agreement Renewal
- CAMPO FFY2024 Call for Projects
- Morrisville Veterans Memorial Update
- Church Street Park Project Updates
- Dog Park Update
- WCPSS / WTCC / TOM Partnership Update
- Small Business Program Work Session
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROCLAMATION
The Town of Morrisville recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Council Member Fender presented the proclamation to Seema Kak, Executive Director of Kiran, a domestic violence and crisis counseling agency based in Raleigh that serves South Asian victims of domestic violence across North Carolina.
We urge our community to become involved in efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence and show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical advocacy, services, and assistance to victims.
If you or someone you know needs to seek aid:
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FIRST RESPONDER PROCLAMATIONS
The Town of Morrisville presented proclamations to our first responders at Tuesday evening's Town Council Meeting.
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Deputy Fire Marshal Chorney, Deputy Fire Chief Lozinsky, Assistant Fire Marshal Mclaurin and Fire Marshal Eldridge accepted the Proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week from Council Member Rao.
Read the full proclamation at https://bit.ly/3RUZYYe and follow Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department this week for fire prevention safety tips.
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Morrisville Police Department's Sgt. Penland and Chief Acosta accepted the Proclamation recognizing National Crime Prevention Month from Mayor Pro Tem Johnson.
Read the full proclamation at https://bit.ly/3CQQOrg
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This Week in Morrisville: October 17th - 21st | |
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Meetings
Oct. 18 – 6:00 p.m. – Town Council Work Session
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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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Registration Now Open for Morrisville 101
Registration is now open for Morrisville 101 – our free, interactive citizens academy held for the residents of Morrisville.
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at community services
- Make connections with other civic-minded residents
- Gain knowledge and personal contacts to help you become an effective leader in the community
- Get an understanding of the big picture that’s needed to run for elected office in Morrisville
Morrisville 101 is for ages 16 and older. Registration closes on Friday, Oct. 21. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/MSV101-2022.
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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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Sustainability Program Shares Positive Developments for Solar Energy | The Town of Morrisville is committed to sustainable development and practices, and the Sustainability program is pleased to share the news that homeowners may soon have more options for installing their own solar panels. Last month, the N.C. State Supreme Court ruled in favor of homeowners involved in a dispute with their Homeowners’ Association about their ability to install solar panels on their roofs. The ruling may open the way for other homeowners to install their own solar panels. Additionally, Duke Energy is expected to offer another round of solar rebates in January 2023. Check here for updates. | |
Information Session on Solar Group Buying Program to be held on Oct. 18 | Solarize the Triangle will offer an information session for homeowners and faith-based organizations on its group buying program for solar energy on Oct. 18, from 7-8 p.m. The free, virtual event will help homeowners and faith-based groups learn how they can take advantage of incentives for solar energy, what the benefits of solar energy are, and how they can enroll for a free energy assessment. Click here to register for the virtual session. | |
Morrisville Joins Solarize the Triangle, Making Discounts on Solar Power Available for Residents | The Town of Morrisville has joined 10 other local communities in the Solarize the Triangle partnership, which will make discounts available on solar energy installations through a group buying program and the use of a federal tax credit. The more local residents and businesses that participate in the program, the greater the savings will be. Visit solarizemorrisville.org to learn more about the program or to sign up for a free energy evaluation. | |
Esports Gaming Set-Up and Play Sessions Open for Registration
Do you want to play your favorite game on a PC? Esports gaming set-up and play times are available for participants ages 12 to 17 at the Esports arena at the Wake Tech RTP Campus, 10908 Chapel Hill Road, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4 to 9 p.m. Over the course of four sessions, participants will learn how to set up an account (will need access to a personal email), and then will learn about playing modes, controls, and beginner strategies. Registration and additional details are available through ActiveNet for Overwatch and Rocket League.
We want to hear from you regarding Esports programming in the Town of Morrisville, including leagues, tournaments, games, game consoles, and more.
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Morrisville Senior Center Hosting Tour of Duplin Winery on October 19
The Morrisville Senior Center (MSC) is hosting a tour of the Duplin Winery in Rose Hill, NC for those ages 55 and older on October 19. The tour will leave the MSC, 4117 Davis Drive, at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. in The Bistro (paid on separate checks), and a production tour will begin at 1 p.m. A wine tasting is included. The cost is $33 for residents and $38 for non-residents. For more information and to register, click here.
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-Treat the Trail at Morrisville Community Park October 22
Wear your spookiest and cutest costumes and trick-or-treat the trail at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, from 3-6 p.m. Enjoy the decorated trail, get candy, and enjoy live music, sand art, a balloon artist, and a caricature artist. Several local businesses will be participating. Please click here for more information.
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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Diwali Celebration to Take Place October 22
Join us for the second annual Morrisville Diwali Celebration at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, on Oct. 22, from 12-3 p.m. The event is being held in partnership with The Triangle Area Hindu Temples Disaster Relief Committee. There will be artisan vendors, a variety of food trucks, independent food stalls selling Indian cuisine and snacks, music by DJ Chirag, and a cultural program featuring fashions, dance, and music from around India. Some parking will be available at Cedar Fork Elementary School, adjacent to the community center. Parking will also be available at Iron Mountain, 826 Church Street, and there will be a shuttle bus taking participants to the celebration.
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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 17
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 the Oct. 17 will include milling and paving on Somers Drive, Hemby Ridge Lane, Glade Valley Lane, Grand Liberty Boulevard, Bigbee Trail, La Jolla Lane, Leafycreek Drive, Hatchet Creek Court, and Southport Drive. 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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Morrisville Community Park Phase III Construction Updates | |
The Morrisville Community Park Phase III construction is taking shape.
The construction crew will be completing installation of stone for the trails next week, with plans to pour asphalt after that. Additionally, work will continue on installing the concrete approaches for the bridges and boardwalk, and the crew will work on installing the stone for the picnic shelter pad prior to the shelter equipment arriving. Work will also finish on polishing the tennis court retaining wall prior to the stone base installation for the tennis court surfacing.
Click here to read more on MCP Phase III.
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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
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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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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Lady of Lourdes
Visit with Lady of Lourdes Church in Apex!
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Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
Enjoyed Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day at Cedar Fork Elementary!
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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. | |
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GLOBAL AND NATIONAL UPDATES: | |
THE LATEST NEWS AND WEEK AHEAD | |
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Russia declared martial law in parts of Ukraine yesterday.
• Where? Four regions illegally claimed by Russian President Vladimir Putin after staged referendums last month — Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
• What this does: It could create legal cover for abuses by Russia’s military. But Moscow doesn’t entirely control the regions, so it’s not clear if it can fully implement the new rules.
Donald Trump knew his voter-fraud claims in Georgia were baseless, a judge said.
• The details: The former president was aware that numbers he was pushing related to the 2020 election were wrong — but he signed legal documents with them anyway, the judge said.
• How the judge knows: Emails that Trump’s allies and the House committee investigating the Capitol attack have been fighting over. The judge ruled yesterday that some of the messages must be made public.
• What else to know: The Jan. 6 committee is expected to ask Trump to testify soon.
The pregnancy drug Makena should be pulled from the market, experts said.
• What is it? Introduced in 2011, Makena is designed to reduce the risk of preterm birth, a leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S.
• What’s the problem? It doesn’t work, FDA experts said yesterday. The panel rejected arguments that it should remain available for high-risk groups including some Black women.
• What’s next? The FDA will decide whether to withdraw the drug in the coming months.
There’s a nationwide shortage of Adderall.
• Why? One of the largest producers of the ADHD medication has been experiencing “manufacturing delays,” the FDA said last week.
• How bad is it? Some pharmacies can’t fill prescriptions. People have been forced to go off the medication or switch treatments — both of which can make managing daily life difficult.
Oceans are warming faster than ever.
• The trend: The top mile or so of oceans around the world has been heating up since the 1950s, a new study found. But now it’s accelerating and reaching greater depths.
• Why this matters: It could cause more supercharged storms, devastate marine ecosystems, and upend the lives and livelihoods of millions of people.
Netflix will crack down on password-sharing early next year.
• How? You’ll have to pay a fee to share your account with someone who doesn’t live with you. These new “sub-accounts” cost about $3 in trials so far.
• What else? Netflix is launching a cheaper, ad-supported “basic” plan next month. It’s $6.99 a month and will have four to five minutes of ads an hour.
The asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs caused mile-high waves.
• How we know: Scientists were recently able to simulate, for the first time, what impact the asteroid had when it hit 66 million years ago.
• The impact: The “megatsunami” caused global flooding, the study found, and had 30,000 times more energy than the catastrophic 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean.
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President Biden Declares FEMA Declaration for North Carolina
President Joe Biden has approved an Emergency Declaration for North Carolina which will free up funds for hurricane relief.
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to North Carolina to supplement the state, tribal, and local response efforts to Hurricane Ian.
The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts related to Ian for all 100 North Carolina counties and the lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
FEMA can provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources needed to alleviate the impacts of Ian.
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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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PBS NC
- Fridays at 7 p.m. (premiere)
- Sundays at 4 p.m.
- Thursdays at 1:30 a.m.
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NC Channel
- Fridays at 8:30 p.m.
- Saturdays at 1:30 a.m.
- Sundays at 6 p.m.
- Mondays at 12 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
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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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TAHTS HEALTHFAIR
Registration for TAHTS HEALTHFAIR began Sept 1.
Fair is Oct. 22 at HSNC from 9 am to 1 pm!
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OCTOBER 22 Noon -3p Morrisville Diwali Celebration
OCTOBER 22 Morrisville Diwali Celebration from 12 pm to 3 pm at Cedar Fork Community Center!
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OCTOBER 22 Trick or Treat the Trail from 3pm to 6 pm!
October 29 Trick-or-Treating Offered at the Farmers' Market
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Oct 24th 2pm - BAPS Diwali Proclamation Signing
Oct 24th BAPS Diwali Proclamation Signing 2 pm at BAPS Morrisville.
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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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